Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Based on Company's Understanding of SEC's Interpretation (Detail)

v2.4.0.8
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Based on Company's Understanding of SEC's Interpretation (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 28, 2014
Jun. 29, 2013
Jun. 28, 2014
Jun. 29, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]        
Net income (loss) $ 5,334 $ 14,406 $ 14,011 $ 22,019
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Foreign currency translation 339 (92) 426 (699)
Total comprehensive income (loss) 5,673 14,314 14,437 21,320
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 647 681 1,137 1,367
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company 5,026 13,633 13,300 19,953
Parent [Member]
        
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]        
Net income (loss) (14,535) (11,517) (29,266) (28,473)
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Foreign currency translation 339 (92) 426 (699)
Total comprehensive income (loss) (14,196) (11,609) (28,840) (29,172)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 647 681 1,137 1,367
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company (14,843) (12,290) (29,977) (30,539)
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
        
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]        
Net income (loss) 19,869 25,923 43,277 50,492
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Foreign currency translation 0 0 0 0
Total comprehensive income (loss) 19,869 25,923 43,277 50,492
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 0 0 0 0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company 19,869 25,923 43,277 50,492
Eliminations [Member]
        
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]        
Net income (loss) 0 0 0 0
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Foreign currency translation 0 0 0 0
Total comprehensive income (loss) 0 0 0 0
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 0 0 0 0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0