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Halo vs. AvoDerm

In this comparison article for Halo vs AvoDerm, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare Halo and AvoDerm, 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 AvoDerm vs Halo comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our Halo Review Page or AvoDerm Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: AvoDerm vs. Halo

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.

Halo Dog Food vs. AvoDerm Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	Halo	AvoDerm
Crude Protein	28.1%	28.1%
Crude Fat	15.9%	15.4%
Crude Fiber	5.8%	6.6%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	Halo	AvoDerm
Crude Protein	44.0%	38.2%
Crude Fat	30.3%	23.4%
Crude Fiber	7.9%	9.1%

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, AvoDerm and Halo guarantee a similar amount of crude protein. For wet dog foods, Halo provides more protein (about 5.87% 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 Halo both provide roughly the same amount of crude fat. For wet dog foods, Halo provides more fat (about 6.91% more).

There is a relatively insignificant difference between the crude fiber content of the two brands. With regards to wet dog food, AvoDerm and Halo also provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber.

Halo Cat Food vs. AvoDerm Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	Halo	AvoDerm
Crude Protein	35.4%	36.7%
Crude Fat	16.3%	20.6%
Crude Fiber	5.6%	5.7%

Wet/Canned Cat Food	Halo	AvoDerm
Crude Protein	49.2%	53.7%
Crude Fat	31.6%	18.0%
Crude Fiber	6.8%	7.4%

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. For wet cat foods, AvoDerm provides more protein (about 4.55% more).

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.

The table shows that Halo provides far less fat than AvoDerm. The difference in fat content is roughly 4.29%. In addition, Halo wet cat foods also provide more fat than AvoDerm wet foods.

Halo Pet Food Ingredients vs. AvoDerm Pet Food Ingredients

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

Canola Oil

Pea Protein

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

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

Soybean Protein Concentrate

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

Beet Pulp

White Rice

Avocado Meal

Tomato Pomace

Dried Tomato Pomace

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

Product Safety: Recall History of Halo & AvoDerm?

Halo has been recalled once.

Oct. 26, 2015: Mold

According to our records, AvoDerm has never been recalled.

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	Halo	AvoDerm
Per Pound	$4.23	$2.72
Per Calorie	$0.0026	$0.0018

Dry Cat Food	Halo	AvoDerm
Per Pound	$5.23	$4.04
Per Calorie	$0.0031	$0.0024

Wet Dog Food	Halo	AvoDerm
Per Pound	$5.46	$5.11
Per Calorie	$0.0107	$0.0103

Wet Cat Food	Halo	AvoDerm
Per Pound	$7.46	$6.27
Per Calorie	$0.0149	$0.0159

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 Halo or AvoDerm, 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 Halo or AvoDerm will depend on your shopping habits.

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

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Where To Buy Halo Pet Foods

You can purchase Halo pet foods from the following stores:

44 Recipes In-Stock Today

24 Recipes In-Stock Today

45 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy AvoDerm Pet Foods

You can purchase AvoDerm pet food products from these retailers:

34 Recipes In-Stock Today

12 Recipes In-Stock Today

35 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	Halo	AvoDerm
Dry Dog Food	15 Recipes	21 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	14 Recipes	10 Recipes
Dog Treats	5 Treats	3 Treats
Dry Cat Food	11 Recipes	6 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	23 Recipes	15 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	None