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Halo Holistic Healthy Weight Small Breed Grain-Free Wild Salmon & Whitefish Dry Dog Food

Halo Holistic Healthy Weight Small Breed Grain-Free Wild Salmon & Whitefish Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Tampa Florida us-flag
Parent company
Halo, Purely for Pets Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.19
Primary proteins

    Ingredients

    Salmon Whitefish Dried Egg Product Chickpeas Dried Lentils Dried Peas Pea Protein Soy Protein Concentrate Flaxseed Pea Fiber Natural Flavor Dicalcium Phosphate Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) Calcium Sulfate Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product Dried Blueberries Dried Cranberries Dried Carrot Dried Sweet Potato Calcium Carbonate Salt Inulin Vitamins Potassium Chloride Minerals Taurine Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative) L-Carnitine.

    Breed sizes

    size-1 Toy
    size-2 Small
    size-3 Medium
    size-4 Large
    size-5 Giant

    Overall Score

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    58%

    Ratings

    ? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 40%
    ? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 50%
    ? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 47%
    ? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 56%
    ? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 88%
    ? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
    ? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 100%

    Estimated Nutrient Content

    To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.

    Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.

    Guaranteed Analysis

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    Protein: 27%

    Fat: 12%

    Fiber: 5%

    Moisture: 10%

    Ash: 0%

    Carb: 46%

    Dry Matter Analysis

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    Protein: 30%

    Fat: 13.33%

    Fiber: 5.56%

    Ash: 8%

    Carb: 51.11%

    Calorie Weighted Basis

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    Protein: 26.43%

    Fat: 28.53%

    Carb: 45.03%

    Our Review

    Pros
    • Contains a limited number of ingredients
    Cons
    • High in carbohydrates
    • Low in moisture
    • Contains plant-based proteins

    Recall History

    The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Halo since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

    Halo - Cat Food (10/26/2015) -+
    Date:10/26/2015
    Company Name:Halo, Purely for Pets Inc.
    Product Description:Cat Food
    Recall Reason:Reports of mold

    Ingredient Review

    Our review of Halo Holistic Healthy Weight Small Breed Grain-Free Wild Salmon & Whitefish Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

    The first ingredient is Salmon Whitefish Dried Egg Product Chickpeas Dried Lentils Dried Peas Pea Protein Soy Protein Concentrate Flaxseed Pea Fiber Natural Flavor Dicalcium Phosphate Chicken Fat. N/A

    The second ingredient is Mixed Tocopherols. Mixed tocopherols are a form of vitamin E. These antioxidants are used as a natural preservative. In pet food, mixed tocopherols help to prevent spoilage and oxidization.

    The third ingredient is Calcium Sulfate. Calcium sulfate is an inorganic calcium salt with the formula CaSO4, that is also known as calcium sulphate. The calcium sulfate in pet food is an additive that is used to stabilize or firm other ingredients, and as a drying agent to prevent excess moisture buildup that could lead to spoilage.

    The fourth ingredient is L-Carnitine. Carnitine is a quaternary ammonium compound involved in metabolism in most mammals, plants, and some bacteria. Carnitine exists as one of two stereoisomers. Both are biologically active but only l-carnitine naturally occurs in animals and d-carnitine is toxic as it inhibits the activity of the l-form.

    When we analyzed the ingredients in Halo Holistic Healthy Weight Small Breed Grain-Free Wild Salmon & Whitefish Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

    Price Analysis

    Price per lb

    Product Price

    $4.95

    Market Price avg.

    $3.69

    % From the Avg

    +34%

    Price per 100 kcal

    Product Price

    $0.31

    Market Price avg.

    $0.34

    % From the Avg

    -7%

    Price per day

    Product Price

    $0.19

    Market Price avg.

    $0.20

    % From the Avg

    -6%

    Halo Holistic Healthy Weight Small Breed Grain-Free Wild Salmon & Whitefish Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dry dog food.

    Nutritional Analysis

    Because smaller dogs have higher metabolisms compared to their medium, large, and giant cousins, foods made for small breeds may have higher calorie density. Small dog breed foods also often have smaller kibble size for their smaller mouths.

    With that in mind, we’ve compared Halo Holistic Healthy Weight Small Breed Grain-Free Wild Salmon & Whitefish Dry Dog Food to the other 1801 dry dog food recipes in our database:

    DM Protein

    DM Protein

    Product info

    30%

    All Products avg.

    30.14%

    % From the Avg

    -0%

    DM Fat

    DM Fat

    Product info

    13.33%

    All Products avg.

    15.9%

    % From the Avg

    -16%

    DM Fiber

    DM Fiber

    Product info

    5.56%

    All Products avg.

    5.46%

    % From the Avg

    +2%

    DM Carb

    DM Carb

    Product info

    51.11%

    All Products avg.

    47.61%

    % From the Avg

    +7%

    Analysis Overview

    Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.

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