Best Dry Cat Food Reviews » Halo http://catfoodreviews.com Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:22:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Halo’s Sensitive Cat Food – Wholesome Turkey dry cat food http://catfoodreviews.com/halos-sensitive-cat-food-%e2%80%93-wholesome-turkey-dry-cat-food/ http://catfoodreviews.com/halos-sensitive-cat-food-%e2%80%93-wholesome-turkey-dry-cat-food/#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:59:03 +0000 admin http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=733

The Good


First ingredient is a named meat ingredient. Minimal Grain Content Quality Ingredients

The Bad


Minimal Meat Content

Full Review

Halo

Halo's Sensitive Cat Food– Seafood Medley dry cat food formula is also designed for cats with sensitive digestive systems. Four of the first five ingredients are protein-based, with other ingredients including Apples, Blueberries, Taurine and Alfalfa. The Guaranteed Analysis of this formula includes 32% protein and 16% fat.
 

Halo Review

We are going to take a look at the first five ingredients of Halo. The first five ingredients are a good indication of the quality of cat food. The ingredients before the first fat source usually make up the vast majority of the cat food.
 

    Turkey, Pea Protein, Whole Dried Eggs, Oats, Pearled Barley, Vegetable Broth, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Pea Flour, Turkey Liver, Salmon, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Pea Fiber, Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Blueberries, Green Beans, Carrots, Cranberries, Zucchini, Alfalfa, Inulin, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Salt, Folic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Bitartrate, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Longum, Enterococcous Faecium, Lactobacillus Plantarum, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite.

    First Five Ingredients Analysis:

    1. Turkey
    2. Pea Protein
    3. Whole Dried Eggs
    4. Oats
    5. Pearled Barley
    Turkey - unspecified turkey. Not a complete AAFCO description.

    Pea Protein - Protein that derives from peas

    Oats - No AAFCO Definition Available. Pearled Barley - consists of at least 80 percent sound barley and must not contain more than 3 percent heat-damaged kernels, 6 percent foreign material, 20 percent other grains or 10 percent wild oats.

    Crude Protein - 32.0% Min

    Crude Fat - 16.0% Min

    Crude Fiber - 6.5% Max

    Moisture - 10.0% Max

    Ash – 6.5% Max

    Omega 6 Fatty Acids - 3.1% Min*

    Omega 3 Fatty Acids - .45% Min*

    Taurine - 0.1% Min

    Lactobacillus Acidophilus - 120,000,000 CFU/lb Min*

    Bifidobacterium Longum - 120,000,000 CFU/lb Min*

    Lactobacillus Plantarum - 120,000,000 CFU/lb Min*

    Enterococcous Faecium - 120,000,000 CFU/lb Min*

    *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Nutrient Profiles

Halo Consumer Ratings

Are you a consumer of Halo? If so please take the time to rate Halo. This will make it easier for people who are looking to purchase Halo.

Rating (out of 10)

Overall Ingredients


This score is based on ALL ingredients
 7

First Five Ingredients


This score is based on the first five ingredients
 6

Protein Content


This score is based on the total meat protein content
 5

Grain Content


More Grains = Lower score and No Grains= 10
 10

Total

 7

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The Good


First ingredient is a named meat ingredient

Quality Ingredients

The Bad

Full Review

Halo

Halo's Sensitive Cat Food– Seafood Medley dry cat food formula is also designed for cats with sensitive digestive systems. Four of the first five ingredients are protein-based, with other ingredients including Apples, Blueberries, Taurine and Alfalfa. The Guaranteed Analysis of this formula includes 32% protein and 16% fat.
 

Halo Review

We are going to take a look at the first five ingredients of Halo. The first five ingredients are a good indication of the quality of cat food. The ingredients before the first fat source usually make up the vast majority of the cat food.
 

    Salmon, Pea Protein, Whole Dried Eggs, Trout, Oats, Pearled Barley, Vegetable Broth, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Pea Flour, Tuna, Chicken Liver, Chicken, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Pea Fiber, Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Blueberries, Green Beans, Carrots, Cranberries, Zucchini, Alfalfa, Inulin, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Salt, Folic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Bitartrate, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Longum, Enterococcous Faecium, Lactobacillus Plantarum, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite.

    First Five Ingredients Analysis:

    1. Salmon
    2. Pea Protein
    3. Whole Dried Eggs
    4. Trout
    5. Oats
    Salmon - (Fish Meal) - the clean, dried, ground tissue of un-decomposed whole fish or fish cuttings, either or both, with or without the extraction of part of the oil.

    Pea Protein - Protein that drives from peas

    Trout - (Fish Meal) - the clean, dried, ground tissue of un-decomposed whole fish or fish cuttings, either or both, with or without the extraction of part of the oil.

    Oats - No AAFCO Definition Available. Pearled Barley - consists of at least 80 percent sound barley and must not contain more than 3 percent heat-damaged kernels, 6 percent foreign material, 20 percent other grains or 10 percent wild oats.

    Crude Protein - 32.0% Min

    Crude Fat - 16.0% Min

    Crude Fiber - 6.5% Max

    Moisture - 10.0% Max

    Ash – 6.5% Max

    Omega 6 Fatty Acids - 3.1% Min*

    Omega 3 Fatty Acids - .45% Min*

    Taurine - 0.1% Min

    Lactobacillus Acidophilus - 120,000,000 CFU/lb Min*

    Bifidobacterium Longum - 120,000,000 CFU/lb Min*

    Lactobacillus Plantarum - 120,000,000 CFU/lb Min*

    Enterococcous Faecium - 120,000,000 CFU/lb Min*

    *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Nutrient Profiles

Halo Consumer Ratings

Are you a consumer of Halo? If so please take the time to rate Halo. This will make it easier for people who are looking to purchase Halo.

Rating (out of 10)

Overall Ingredients


This score is based on ALL ingredients
 7

First Five Ingredients


This score is based on the first five ingredients
 5

Protein Content


This score is based on the total meat protein content
 4

Grain Content


More Grains = Lower score and No Grains= 10
 8

Total

 6

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The Good


Minimal Meat Content

The Bad


First ingredient is a named meat ingredient

Grain Free

Quality Ingredients

Full Review

Halo

Halo's Indoor Cat Food – Wild Salmon dry cat food formula is also designed for the specific nutritional needs of indoor cats. Three of the first five ingredients are protein-based. Other ingredients include Pea Fiber, Sweet Potatoes, Apples and Green Beans. The Guaranteed Analysis of this formula includes 33% protein and 18% fat.
 

Halo Review

We are going to take a look at the first five ingredients of Halo. The first five ingredients are a good indication of the quality of cat food. The ingredients before the first fat source usually make up the vast majority of the cat food.
 

    Salmon, Pea Protein, Whole Dried Eggs, Oats, Vegetable Broth, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Pea Flour, Chicken Liver, Chicken, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Pea Fiber, Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Blueberries, Green Beans, Carrots, Cranberries, Zucchini, Alfalfa, Inulin, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Salt, Folic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Bitartrate, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Longum, Enterococcous Faecium, Lactobacillus Plantarum, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite.

    First Five Ingredients Analysis:

    1. Salmon
    2. Pea Protein
    3. Whole Dried Eggs
    4. Oats
    5. Vegetable Broth
    SAlmon - No AAFCO definition available

    Pea Protein - No AAFCO definition available.

    Whole Dried Eggs - No AAFCO definition available.

    Oats - presumably ground cleaned oats with hulls removed (ground oat groats). Not an AAFCO definition.

    Crude Protein - 33.0% Min

    Crude Fat - 18.0% Min

    Crude Fiber - 6.5% Max

    Moisture - 10.0% Max

    Ash – 6.5% Max

    Omega 6 Fatty Acids - 3.1% Min*

    Omega 3 Fatty Acids - .50% Min*

    Taurine - 0.1% Min

    Lactobacillus Acidophilus - 120,000,000 CFU/lb Min*

    Bifidobacterium Longum - 120,000,000 CFU/lb Min*

    Lactobacillus Plantarum - 120,000,000 CFU/lb Min*

    Enterococcous Faecium - 120,000,000 CFU/lb Min*

    *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Nutrient Profiles

Halo Consumer Ratings

Are you a consumer of Halo? If so please take the time to rate Halo. This will make it easier for people who are looking to purchase Halo.

Rating (out of 10)

Overall Ingredients


This score is based on ALL ingredients
 7

First Five Ingredients


This score is based on the first five ingredients
 6

Protein Content


This score is based on the total meat protein content
 5

Grain Content


More Grains = Lower score and No Grains= 10
 10

Total

 7

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The Good


First ingredient is a named meat ingredient

Grain Free

Quality Ingredients

The Bad


Minimal Meat Content

Full Review

Halo

Halo's Indoor Cat Food - Wholesome Chicken dry cat food formula is designed for indoor cats with special nutritional needs. This formula helps to prevent the accumulation of hair in a cat's stomach, and does not include corn, wheat or gluten ingredients. The first five ingredients are Chicken, Pea Protein, Eggs, Oats and Vegetable Broth. The Guaranteed Analysis of this formula includes 33% protein and 18% fat.
 

Halo Review

We are going to take a look at the first five ingredients of Halo. The first five ingredients are a good indication of the quality of cat food. The ingredients before the first fat source usually make up the vast majority of the cat food.
 

    Chicken, Pea Protein, Whole Dried Eggs, Oats, Vegetable Broth, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Pea Flour, Chicken Liver, Salmon, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Pea Fiber, Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Blueberries, Green Beans, Carrots, Cranberries, Zucchini, Alfalfa, Inulin, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Salt, Folic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Bitartrate, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Longum, Enterococcous Faecium, Lactobacillus Plantarum, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite.

    First Five Ingredients Analysis:

    1. Chicken
    2. Pea Protein
    3. Whole Driend Eggs
    4. Oats
    5. Vegetable Broth
    Chicken - the clean combination of flesh and skin with or without accompanying bone, derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken or a combination thereof, exclusive of feathers, heads, feet and entrails.

    Pea Protein - No AAFCO definition available.

    Whole Dried Eggs - No AAFCO definition available.

    Oats - presumably ground cleaned oats with hulls removed (ground oat groats). Not an AAFCO definition.

    Crude Protein - 33.0% Min

    Crude Fat - 18.0% Min

    Crude Fiber - 6.5% Max

    Moisture - 10.0% Max

    Ash – 6.5% Max

    Omega 6 Fatty Acids - 3.1% Min*

    Omega 3 Fatty Acids - .50% Min*

    Taurine - 0.1% Min

    Lactobacillus Acidophilus - 120,000,000 CFU/lb Min*

    Bifidobacterium Longum - 120,000,000 CFU/lb Min*

    Lactobacillus Plantarum - 120,000,000 CFU/lb Min*

    Enterococcous Faecium - 120,000,000 CFU/lb Min*

    *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Nutrient Profiles

Halo Consumer Ratings

Are you a consumer of Halo? If so please take the time to rate Halo. This will make it easier for people who are looking to purchase Halo.

Rating (out of 10)

Overall Ingredients


This score is based on ALL ingredients
 7

First Five Ingredients


This score is based on the first five ingredients
 6

Protein Content


This score is based on the total meat protein content
 5

Grain Content


More Grains = Lower score and No Grains= 10
 10

Total

 7

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Halo brand cat food is owned and marketed by Halo Pets, Inc. The Halo Pet company was first founded by Andi Brown, who had a pet cat that was experiencing significant health problems. The cat's name was “Spot”, and Spot became a “mascot” for the Halo Pet company. Indeed, one of Halo's signature formulas is is called “Spot's Stew”, and is available in several different flavor variations. Andi Brown and Spot provided the inspiration for the company, and it has continued to grow over many years of operation. As a matter of fact, celebrity Ellen DeGeneres None of Halo's pet food products were involved in the 2007 pet food recalls, for which Halo Pets received a lot of positive press.

Halo Dry Cat Food Reviews

Halo brand cat food is available in several different canned flavor variations, as well as four different dry cat food formulas. Halo's dry cat food formulas are available in a 3lb bag and a 6lb bag. One of the formulas, which is the Sensitive Cat – Wholesome Turkey formula, is available in a 1lb trial size bag. The 1lb trial-size bag usually retails for about $4.29 to $5.99. The 3lb bag usually retails from $9.99 to $17.99, and the 6lb bag usually retails from $19.99 to $27.99.

Halo Dry Cat Food Formulas:

  1. Halo's Indoor Cat Food – Wholesome Chicken dry cat food formula is designed for indoor cats with special nutritional needs. This formula helps to prevent the accumulation of hair in a cat's stomach, and does not include corn, wheat or gluten ingredients. The first five ingredients are Chicken, Pea Protein, Eggs, Oats and Vegetable Broth. The Guaranteed Analysis of this formula includes 33% protein and 18% fat.
  2. Halo's Indoor Cat Food – Wild Salmon dry cat food formula is also designed for the specific nutritional needs of indoor cats. Three of the first five ingredients are protein-based. Other ingredients include Pea Fiber, Sweet Potatoes, Apples and Green Beans. The Guaranteed Analysis of this formula includes 33% protein and 18% fat.
  3. Halo's Sensitive Cat Food – Wholesome Turkey dry cat food formula is able to be fed to cats that are in all life stages. This formula is designed to supplement a cat's digestive system and skin health. The first five ingredients are Turkey, Pea Protein, Eggs, Oats and Barley. Other ingredients include Salmon, Turkey Liver, Cranberries and Zucchini. The Guaranteed Analysis of this formula includes 32% protein and 16% fat.
  4. Halo's Sensitive Cat Food– Seafood Medley dry cat food formula is also designed for cats with sensitive digestive systems. Four of the first five ingredients are protein-based, with other ingredients including Apples, Blueberries, Taurine and Alfalfa. The Guaranteed Analysis of this formula includes 32% protein and 16% fat.

Halo Dry Cat Food Consumer Ratings

Customer opinion of Halo's dry cat food products is mostly positive. The lack of filler ingredients was an important selling point for many consumers, as was the lack of corn and wheat ingredients. The only possible negative aspect of the product seems to be that some cats do not care for the taste of some Halo dry cat food formulas. However, as each of Halo's two formulas (Indoor Cat and Sensitive Cat) are available in two different flavors, this seems to find favorable versatility with many cat owners.

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