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AvoDerm vs. Hound & Gatos

In this comparison article for AvoDerm vs Hound & Gatos, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare AvoDerm and Hound & Gatos, 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 Hound & Gatos 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 Hound & Gatos Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: Hound & Gatos 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. Hound & Gatos Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	AvoDerm	Hound & Gatos
Crude Protein	28.1%	30.9%
Crude Fat	15.4%	19.8%
Crude Fiber	6.6%	3.2%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	AvoDerm	Hound & Gatos
Crude Protein	38.2%	47.3%
Crude Fat	23.4%	36.4%
Crude Fiber	9.1%	6.8%

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.

If you look at the average percentages of crude protein, you'll notice that Hound & Gatos typically guarantees 2.79% more protein. This is a fairly small difference between Hound & Gatos and AvoDerm, but still worth mentioning. In addition, Hound & Gatos wet dog foods also provide more protein than AvoDerm wet foods.

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.

The table shows that AvoDerm provides far less fat than Hound & Gatos. The difference in fat content is roughly 4.38%. In addition, Hound & Gatos wet dog foods also provide more fat than AvoDerm wet foods.

According to our data, AvoDerm guarantees 3.42% more fiber than Hound & Gatos. Although this difference is relatively small, it's still a notable difference. In addition, AvoDerm wet dog foods also provide more fiber than Hound & Gatos wet foods.

AvoDerm Cat Food vs. Hound & Gatos Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	AvoDerm	Hound & Gatos
Crude Protein	36.7%	32.2%
Crude Fat	20.6%	19.6%
Crude Fiber	5.7%	2.8%

Wet/Canned Cat Food	AvoDerm	Hound & Gatos
Crude Protein	53.7%	47.7%
Crude Fat	18.0%	39.4%
Crude Fiber	7.4%	4.5%

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.

Our analysis shows that AvoDerm guarantees 4.44% more protein than Hound & Gatos dry cat food recipes. In addition, AvoDerm wet cat foods also provide more protein than Hound & Gatos wet foods.

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.

As you can see, Hound & Gatos and AvoDerm guarantee a similar amount of crude fat. For wet cat foods, Hound & Gatos provides significantly more fat (about 21.41% more).

There is a small difference between the fiber content of AvoDerm and Hound & Gatos. We can see that AvoDerm guarantees about 2.96% more fiber than Hound & Gatos. In addition, AvoDerm wet cat foods also provide more fiber than Hound & Gatos wet foods.

AvoDerm Pet Food Ingredients vs. Hound & Gatos Pet Food Ingredients

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

Beet Pulp

Canola Oil

White Rice

Pea Protein

Avocado Meal

Tomato Pomace

Dried Tomato Pomace

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

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

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

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Here are some of the harmful ingredients used only by Hound & Gatos.

Menadione Sodium Bisulfate Complex

Product Safety: Recall History of AvoDerm & Hound & Gatos?

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

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	AvoDerm	Hound & Gatos
Per Pound	$2.72	$4.35
Per Calorie	$0.0018	$0.0024

Dry Cat Food	AvoDerm	Hound & Gatos
Per Pound	$4.04	$6.40
Per Calorie	$0.0024	$0.0034

Wet Dog Food	AvoDerm	Hound & Gatos
Per Pound	$5.11	$5.47
Per Calorie	$0.0103	$0.0095

Wet Cat Food	AvoDerm	Hound & Gatos
Per Pound	$6.27	$6.90
Per Calorie	$0.0159	$0.0114

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 Hound & Gatos, 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 Hound & Gatos 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 Hound & Gatos. 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 Hound & Gatos Pet Foods

You can purchase Hound & Gatos pet food products from these retailers:

19 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	AvoDerm	Hound & Gatos
Dry Dog Food	21 Recipes	5 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	10 Recipes	10 Recipes
Dog Treats	3 Treats	None
Dry Cat Food	6 Recipes	3 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	15 Recipes	12 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	None