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VeRUS vs. Holistic Select

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

Guaranteed Analysis: Holistic Select vs. VeRUS

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.

VeRUS Dog Food vs. Holistic Select Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	VeRUS	Holistic Select
Crude Protein	25.6%	31.4%
Crude Fat	14.4%	15.9%
Crude Fiber	4.4%	5.8%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	VeRUS	Holistic Select
Crude Protein	39.2%	54.5%
Crude Fat	27.4%	27.3%
Crude Fiber	10.0%	4.5%

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.

There is a relatively large difference between the protein content of Holistic Select and VeRUS. On average, VeRUS dry dog food recipes contain 5.83% less protein than Holistic Select recipes. In addition, Holistic Select wet dog foods also provide more protein than VeRUS 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 relatively insignificant difference between the crude fat content of the two brands. With regards to wet dog food, VeRUS and Holistic Select also provide roughly the same amount of crude fat.

Both brands provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber. For wet dog foods, VeRUS provides more fiber (about 5.50% more).

VeRUS Cat Food vs. Holistic Select Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	VeRUS	Holistic Select
Crude Protein	35.6%	37.0%
Crude Fat	22.2%	18.1%
Crude Fiber	3.3%	4.3%

Wet/Canned Cat Food	VeRUS	Holistic Select
Crude Protein	44.4%	47.3%
Crude Fat	31.8%	30%
Crude Fiber	5.2%	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.

As you can see, VeRUS and Holistic Select guarantee a similar amount of crude protein. For wet cat foods, Holistic Select typically provides a little more protein (about 2.84% 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):

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.

Holistic Select dry recipes contain 4.07% less fat than VeRUS dry recipes. This difference in fat content is a notable difference between VeRUS and Holistic Select. For wet cat foods, VeRUS and Holistic Select provide roughly the same amount of fat.

VeRUS and Holistic Select both provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber. With regards to wet cat food, VeRUS and Holistic Select also provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber.

VeRUS Pet Food Ingredients vs. Holistic Select Pet Food Ingredients

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

Pea Protein

Tomato Pomace

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Holistic Select.

Canola Oil

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 VeRUS.

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Here are some of the harmful ingredients used only by Holistic Select.

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite

Product Safety: Recall History of VeRUS & Holistic Select?

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

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	VeRUS	Holistic Select
Per Pound	$3.16	$3.33
Per Calorie	$0.0020	$0.0020

Wet Dog Food	VeRUS	Holistic Select
Per Pound	$4.57	$4.87
Per Calorie	$0.0093	$0.0086

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 VeRUS or Holistic Select, 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 VeRUS or Holistic Select will depend on your shopping habits.

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

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Where To Buy VeRUS Pet Foods

You can purchase VeRUS pet foods from the following stores:

19 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy Holistic Select Pet Foods

You can purchase Holistic Select pet food products from these retailers:

16 Recipes In-Stock Today

14 Recipes In-Stock Today

16 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	VeRUS	Holistic Select
Dry Dog Food	8 Recipes	16 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	14 Recipes	3 Recipes
Dog Treats	None	None
Dry Cat Food	1 Recipes	3 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	13 Recipes	5 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	None