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Halo vs. Hound & Gatos

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

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

Dry Dog Food	Halo	Hound & Gatos
Crude Protein	28.1%	30.9%
Crude Fat	15.9%	19.8%
Crude Fiber	5.8%	3.2%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	Halo	Hound & Gatos
Crude Protein	44.0%	47.3%
Crude Fat	30.3%	36.4%
Crude Fiber	7.9%	6.8%

Crude Protein Comparison For Dog Food

Protein is an extremely important part of your dog's diet. Without sufficient protein, dogs can develop a wide-range of serious health problems.

According to our data, Hound & Gatos guarantees 2.74% more protein than Halo. Although this difference is relatively small, it's still a notable difference. In addition, Hound & Gatos wet dog foods also provide more protein than Halo wet foods.

Crude Fat Comparison For Dog Food

Fats are an absolutely vital component of a balanced canine diet. Not only do fats provide energy, but they also serve important roles in the normal development and function of your dog's body. For example, fats help dogs produce prostaglandins, which reduce inflammation among many other significant functions.

There is a small difference between the fat content of Hound & Gatos and Halo. We can see that Hound & Gatos guarantees about 3.93% more fat than Halo. In addition, Hound & Gatos wet dog foods also provide more fat than Halo wet foods.

According to our average data, Hound & Gatos typically provides less fiber than Halo. However, this difference is relatively small and doesn't represent a significant difference between the two brands. For wet dog foods, Halo and Hound & Gatos provide roughly the same amount of fiber.

Halo Cat Food vs. Hound & Gatos Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	Halo	Hound & Gatos
Crude Protein	35.4%	32.2%
Crude Fat	16.3%	19.6%
Crude Fiber	5.6%	2.8%

Wet/Canned Cat Food	Halo	Hound & Gatos
Crude Protein	49.2%	47.7%
Crude Fat	31.6%	39.4%
Crude Fiber	6.8%	4.5%

Crude Protein Comparison For Cat Food

Protein is an extremely important part of your cat's diet. Without sufficient protein, cats can develop a wide-range of serious health problems.

If you look at the average percentages of crude protein, you'll notice that Halo typically guarantees 3.13% more protein. This is a fairly small difference between Halo and Hound & Gatos, but still worth mentioning. For wet cat foods, Halo and Hound & Gatos provide roughly the same amount of 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):

Fats help with the digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Reduce inflammation associated with arthritis
Slow the growth of yeast infections
Prevent or reduce the likelihood of certain heart problems.
Aid in the development of the retina and visual cortex.

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

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

Canola Oil

Pea Protein

Soybean Protein Concentrate

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 Hound & Gatos.

Menadione Sodium Bisulfate Complex

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

Halo has been recalled once.

Oct. 26, 2015: Mold

According to our records, Hound & Gatos has never been recalled.

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	Halo	Hound & Gatos
Per Pound	$4.23	$4.35
Per Calorie	$0.0026	$0.0024

Dry Cat Food	Halo	Hound & Gatos
Per Pound	$5.23	$6.40
Per Calorie	$0.0031	$0.0034

Wet Dog Food	Halo	Hound & Gatos
Per Pound	$5.46	$5.47
Per Calorie	$0.0107	$0.0095

Wet Cat Food	Halo	Hound & Gatos
Per Pound	$7.46	$6.90
Per Calorie	$0.0149	$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 Halo 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 Halo 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 Halo and Hound & Gatos. 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 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	Halo	Hound & Gatos
Dry Dog Food	15 Recipes	5 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	14 Recipes	10 Recipes
Dog Treats	5 Treats	None
Dry Cat Food	11 Recipes	3 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	23 Recipes	12 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	None