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Halo vs Whole Paws

Halo vs. Whole Paws

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

Guaranteed Analysis: Whole Paws 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. Whole Paws Dog Food

Dry Dog FoodHaloWhole Paws
Crude Protein28.1%29.8%
Crude Fat15.9%17.3%
Crude Fiber5.8%3.3%
Wet/Canned Dog FoodHaloWhole Paws
Crude Protein44.0%40.5%
Crude Fat30.3%23.6%
Crude Fiber7.9%7.5%

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, Halo and Whole Paws guarantee a similar amount of crude protein. For wet dog foods, Halo typically provides a little more protein (about 3.56% 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.

Halo and Whole Paws both provide roughly the same amount of crude fat. For wet dog foods, Halo provides more fat (about 6.69% more).


If you look at the average percentages of crude fiber, you'll notice that Halo typically guarantees 2.48% more fiber. This is a fairly small difference between Halo and Whole Paws, but still worth mentioning. For wet dog foods, Halo and Whole Paws provide roughly the same amount of fiber.

Halo Cat Food vs. Whole Paws Cat Food

Dry Cat FoodHaloWhole Paws
Crude Protein35.4%33.3%
Crude Fat16.3%18.5%
Crude Fiber5.6%7.0%
Wet/Canned Cat FoodHaloWhole Paws
Crude Protein49.2%46.1%
Crude Fat31.6%23.3%
Crude Fiber6.8%5.5%

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.

According to our data, Halo guarantees 2.02% more protein than Whole Paws. Although this difference is relatively small, it's still a notable difference. In addition, Halo wet cat foods also provide more protein than Whole Paws 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.

There is a small difference between the fat content of Whole Paws and Halo. We can see that Whole Paws guarantees about 2.26% more fat than Halo. In addition, Halo wet cat foods also provide more fat than Whole Paws wet foods.


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

Halo Pet Food Ingredients vs. Whole Paws Pet Food Ingredients

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

Canola Oil
Pea Protein

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

Soybean Protein Concentrate
Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Whole Paws.

Poultry Giblets
Powdered Cellulose

Product Safety: Recall History of Halo & Whole Paws?

Halo has been recalled once.

  • Oct. 26, 2015: Mold

According to our records, Whole Paws has never been recalled.


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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

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Where To Buy Whole Paws Pet Foods

You can purchase Whole Paws pet food products from these retailers:


Type Of Pet Foods Available

ProductHaloWhole Paws
Dry Dog Food15 Recipes5 Recipes
Wet Dog Food14 Recipes7 Recipes
Dog Treats5 Treats8 Treats
Dry Cat Food11 Recipes3 Recipes
Wet Cat Food23 Recipes8 Recipes
Cat TreatsNoneNone

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