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AvoDerm vs. Health Extension

In this comparison article for AvoDerm vs Health Extension, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare AvoDerm and Health Extension, we'll use up-to-date nutritional and price information.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the best pet food brand for your pet. Factors such as ingredient quality, guaranteed analysis, product safety, brand history, and cost are among the most important factors to consider.

Throughout this Health Extension vs AvoDerm comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our AvoDerm Review Page or Health Extension Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: Health Extension vs. AvoDerm

According to AAFCO, all pet food labels must provide a guaranteed analysis of nutrient content. The analysis must provide guaranteed minimum percentages of crude protein and crude fat, and maximum percentages of crude fiber and moisture.

All percentages used in this comparison are averages reported on a dry matter basis.

AvoDerm Dog Food vs. Health Extension Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	AvoDerm	Health Extension
Crude Protein	28.1%	27.6%
Crude Fat	15.4%	16.5%
Crude Fiber	6.6%	5.1%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	AvoDerm	Health Extension
Crude Protein	38.2%	40.2%
Crude Fat	23.4%	28.0%
Crude Fiber	9.1%	6.7%

Crude Protein Comparison For Dog Food

Dogs require twenty-two amino acids to sustain life. Twelve of these amino acids are synthesized naturally, the remaining ten are consumed. Protein is the nutrient which provides some or all of these ten essential amino acids.

As you can see, Health Extension and AvoDerm guarantee a similar amount of crude protein. For wet dog foods, Health Extension typically provides a little more protein (about 2.06% more).

Crude Fat Comparison For Dog Food

Like protein, fats are an essential part of a dog's body. Fats are needed for the proper development and function of the canine body.

AvoDerm and Health Extension both provide roughly the same amount of crude fat. For wet dog foods, Health Extension provides more fat (about 4.64% more).

There is a relatively insignificant difference between the crude fiber content of the two brands. For wet dog foods, AvoDerm typically provides a little more fiber (about 2.36% more).

AvoDerm Cat Food vs. Health Extension Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	AvoDerm	Health Extension
Crude Protein	36.7%	38.6%
Crude Fat	20.6%	18.3%
Crude Fiber	5.7%	6.7%

Wet/Canned Cat Food	AvoDerm	Health Extension
Crude Protein	53.7%	54.6%
Crude Fat	18.0%	20.3%
Crude Fiber	7.4%	6.3%

Crude Protein Comparison For Cat Food

Cats require twenty-two amino acids to sustain life. Eleven of these amino acids are synthesized naturally, the remaining eleven are consumed. Protein is the nutrient which provides some or all of these eleven essential amino acids.

Both brands provide roughly the same amount of crude protein. With regards to wet cat food, Health Extension and AvoDerm also provide roughly the same amount of crude protein.

Crude Fat Comparison For Cat Food

There are many ways in which dietary fat contributes to the overall health of our feline friends. Here is a short list of benefits provided by fats (not exhaustive):

Help transport nutrients across cell membranes
Fats produce metabolites, which help control inflammation
Maintain healthy blood pressure
Slow the growth of yeast infections
Fats improve the taste/texture of food.

If you look at the average percentages of crude fat, you'll notice that AvoDerm typically guarantees 2.22% more fat. This is a fairly small difference between AvoDerm and Health Extension, but still worth mentioning. In addition, Health Extension wet cat foods also provide more fat than AvoDerm wet foods.

AvoDerm Pet Food Ingredients vs. Health Extension Pet Food Ingredients

AvoDerm and Health Extension both use the following controversial ingredients in many of their products:

Beet Pulp

Canola Oil

Pea Protein

Tomato Pomace

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by AvoDerm.

White Rice

Avocado Meal

Dried Tomato Pomace

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Health Extension.

Liver

Garlic

Buffered Garlic

We believe that certain pet food ingredients are linked to adverse health affects; these ingredients are classified as harmful.

AvoDerm and Health Extension both use the following harmful ingredients in many of their products:

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Here are some of the harmful ingredients used only by Health Extension.

Added Color

Product Safety: Recall History of AvoDerm & Health Extension?

According to our records, neither brand has issued any product recalls. Therefore, consumers have no reason to question the safety of AvoDerm or Health Extension pet food products.

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	AvoDerm	Health Extension
Per Pound	$2.72	$2.99
Per Calorie	$0.0018	$0.0018

Dry Cat Food	AvoDerm	Health Extension
Per Pound	$4.04	$2.74
Per Calorie	$0.0024	$0.0016

Wet Dog Food	AvoDerm	Health Extension
Per Pound	$5.11	$3.61
Per Calorie	$0.0103	$0.0084

Wet Cat Food	AvoDerm	Health Extension
Per Pound	$6.27	$6.66
Per Calorie	$0.0159	$0.0138

The average cost-per-lb is heavily influenced by the varying amounts of moisture present in each brand's food products (wet vs. dry food, dry vs. freeze-dried food, etc). However, the average cost-per-kcal eliminates the influence of moisture. Therefore, the average cost-per-kcal is the better metric to consider.

If you'd like to calculate the average cost-per-day or cost-pet-year of feeding AvoDerm or Health Extension, input your pet's weight into our cost analyzer widget.

Averages price data can identify whether or not there exists a significant price difference between two brands. However, the actual price that you'll pay for AvoDerm or Health Extension will depend on your shopping habits.

Pet owners who use our price comparison feature typically save more than 25% off retail prices for AvoDerm and Health Extension. In addition, we currently have some great coupons for our readers.

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Where To Buy AvoDerm Pet Foods

You can purchase AvoDerm pet foods from the following stores:

34 Recipes In-Stock Today

12 Recipes In-Stock Today

35 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy Health Extension Pet Foods

You can purchase Health Extension pet food products from these retailers:

44 Recipes In-Stock Today

38 Recipes In-Stock Today

3 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	AvoDerm	Health Extension
Dry Dog Food	21 Recipes	15 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	10 Recipes	15 Recipes
Dog Treats	3 Treats	19 Treats
Dry Cat Food	6 Recipes	2 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	15 Recipes	13 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	2 Treats