Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Income including noncontrolling interest	$ 14,181	$ 567
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation	(2,035)	859
Total comprehensive income	12,146	1,426
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	172	137
Comprehensive income attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company	$ 11,974	$ 1,289