Halo cat food review

My poor fur baby has digestion issues. Most foods leave him making messes when he uses the litter box, and when he goes he can clear the house from the smell. I’ve tried many different foods, and none of them really seemed to do much good. However, Halo seems to be treating him very well. His problems have disappeared it seems, and I will likely be feeding him this brand for the foreseeable future.

He also seems pleased with this flavor. I had tried a Merrick brand before which was alright, but he seemed hesitant to eat it, and he was avoiding his bowl. That doesn’t seem to be an issue with the Halo brand food, so I suppose it is more palatable. It’s also made in much smaller kibble sizes, and he doesn’t have any issues with vomiting or hairballs anymore either.

Ingredient wise, Halo strives to offer your cat the best food possible. They use only whole meat ingredients and no meat meal. A meat meal is typically a cheaper dehydrated food ingredient, while not necessarily bad, a whole meat diet is arguably better. Thus far, I’ve been quite pleased with their product, and the benefits of feeding our cat a higher quality food are already apparent. Halo gets 5 stars from me, and it’s likely a great choice if your cat is either a picky eater or they have some troubles with digestion.

Halo offers a 14 day money back guarantee
If your cat is a picky eater and you’re afraid of spending money on something they won’t eat, then Halo is worth a shot. If after using the product for 14 days your cat does not seem to be pleased with eating it, then you can contact the company for a full refund.

Review Bullet Points

Here’s the cliff notes for this food review if you don’t have time to read the whole thing. The information below includes the most important take aways for this brand, but if you’d like to read a full analysis of the ingredients and information on all of the flavors, then keep reading. If you’re good with just getting the most important bits however, then this section will help you out. If you’re looking for a grain free food, please note that not ALL recipes are grain free. Make sure to select ones that explicitly say “grain free” on the packaging. Grain free recipes will be noted in the flavors section.

Only whole meat ingredients
Good for digestion
No artificial ingredients

No antibiotics
Humanely sourced
Grain free (some recipes)

Small kibble size
Non GMO
14 day guarantee

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Halo Cat Food FAQ

Where is Halo cat food made?

Halo products are made in the United States. However, not all of their ingredients are sourced from the US. They get some of their ingredients from New Zealand, Europe and Canada. No products are from China though.

Is Halo good for sensitivie cats?

Halo is excellent for cats with digestive issues. If your pet has frequent diarrhea or ends up vomiting up a lot of foods, then this is worth a try. They actually have tested the digestibility of their foods in a lab.

Does Halo use artificital ingredients?

Halo doesn’t use any artificial colors, preservatives, antibiotics, meat meals, GMO products or growth hormones.

Is Halo cat food grain free?

Yes. Instead they use pea flour or potatoes which has less of a chance for allergy responses.

Is Halo cat food good for picky eaters?

Yes, this food seems to be more palatable than other brands. My cat ate it right away, and even if they don’t the company offers a money back guarantee so you won’t be out any money.

How does Halo humanley source ingredients?

Halo chooses to not work with factory farms or providers who do not use sustainable harvesting practices. All of their partners must meet certain standards set by the GAP and MSC.

Does Halo use human grade ingredients?

Yes, all of the products used in Halo’s foods are superior quality, and none of the leftovers that commonly get shoveled into pet foods.

Is Halo cat food good for cats with allergies?

Most Halo recipes center around one protein source. This is usually best for animals that have food sensitivities, and if your fur baby is having issues, then try choosing a recipe with the smallest ingredient list.

Halo Nutritional Breakdown

This section of the article is a little overview of the ingredients included in this food. While all of the flavors do vary, the quality and types of ingredients will be similar. The nutritional content will also be similar, but if you’d like to know the specifics for every recipe in this line, then that will be covered later on as well. This area is simply meant to help you gather an idea of what to expect from this food, and what some of these ingredients mean for your cat’s health. We’ll be using the Holistic Turkey and Turkey Liver recipe for this part of the review.

Protein	Fat	Fiber	Mositure	Ash	Taurine	Omega 3	Omega 6
32%	16%	5%	10%	7%	0.10%	1%	3.50%

Here we can see the nutritional breakdown for this recipe. A high quality food will offer a good ratio of protein and fats. You may notice that this food lists “ash”. All pet foods actually contain this to a degree, but most of them neglect to list it. Halo uses whole meat products, and that means the ash rating for their foods is significantly lower than other brands which use cheaper meat meals. This food offers and excellent amount of protein, a good sign of a quality food.

Halo Cat Food Ingredients

Nutritional analysis is great, but it’s also important to scrutinize the ingredients themselves. let’s take a look at what’s in this recipe, and what these products mean for your cat’s health.

Turkey
Turkey Liver
Dried Egg Product
Oatmeal
Dried Peas
Soy Protein
Turkey

Manufacturers are required to list the most prominent ingredient in a food item as the first ingredient. That means that whole turkey is the first and largest component of this food. For cats that are sensitive to certain proteins, turkey is typically a better choice than chicken and may be easier for them to digest.

Turkey Liver

Most foods, even high quality ones will have a meat meal as the second ingredient. While these aren’t horrible, it is still not as good as a whole meat product. Whole meat foods also contain less ash than processed meat meals, and organ meats like liver are a great addition to your cats diet.

Dried Egg Product

Eggs are a great all around food that provide excellent sources of protein and healthy fats to your cats died. The addition of eggs can be an excellent food source.

Oatmeal

Even cats need fiber in their diet, and adding oatmeal is an excellent alternative to something like corn or grain which can be an allergen for pets. It also contains greater sources of vitamins than grains, which are often used as fillers in cheaper food.

Dried Peas

Similar to the last ingredient, this product offers a healthier source of fiber for your cat than grains. It’s also high in protein and provides excellent nutritional benefits.

Soy Protein

This is likely the only questionable ingredient in this food. Many people don’t care for soy, mostly due to the fact that most of it is GMO. However, Halo uses only GMO free suppliers, so that may make it a non-issue here.

Full Ingredients List

turkey, turkey liver, dried egg product, oatmeal, dried peas, soy protein concentrate, pearled barleychicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural flavor, pea fiber, salmon oil, calcium sulfate, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, dicalcium phosphate, dried blueberries, dried, cranberries, carrots, dried sweet potato, salt, inulin, vitamins, potassium chloride, minerals, taurine, mixed tocopherols (preservative), l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C)

Okay, we’ve gone over the main ingredients above. These are the ones that are most prevalent in the food in question, and so the most important. However, there are some other ingredients here which are used to a lesser degree. Some of these will be familiar, such as carrots or sweet potatoes, often used as a healthier carbohydrate than grains. Here’s a look into the other stuff that’s here!

Salmon oil (Often included in foods for skin and hair health.)
calcium sulfate (Used to control acidity in food)
Dicalcium Phosphate (Calcium supplement)
Bacillus Coagulans (Naturally occurring microorganism which aids digestion.)
Taurine (An essentially ingredient for cat’s health. Added to all cat foods.)
Inulin (Natural additive that aids in digestion)

Halo Catfood Recipes

This section will give you some details about the differences of each recipe in this cat food line. While many flavors will be similar in nutritional content, one recipe may be better for your cat than others. This section may be useful for those who have an animal with food sensitives, as you’ll be able to quickly rule out any problem ingredients using this section of the review.

Halo Holistic Chicken and Chicken liver Ingredients

This is Halo’s standard chicken recipe. Please note that this flavor is not grain free, and it features barley. If you’d prefer a grain free variety, then make sure to select the flavor that says grain free on the packaging. Most pet parent who purchase a pricier food prefer to not have any grains.

Protein	Fat	Fiber	Mositure	Ash	Taurine	Omega 3	Omega 6
32%	16%	5%	10%	7%	0.10%	1%	3.30%

Ingredients

Chicken, Eggs, Pea Protein, Oats, Pearled Barley, Vegetable Broth, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Whole Peas, Chicken Liver, Salmon, Flax Seed, 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, Vitamins (Folic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Bitartrate, Niacin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Ascorbic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium longum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus plantarum

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Halo Holistic Chicken and Chicken Liver Grain Free Ingredients

This recipe is similar to the above, but it is grain free. I prefer to feed my cat grain free recipes, as grains are normally used as a cheap filler. The protein profile for the grain free version is also different. While there are additional proteins in the normal version, this one focuses on just one profile (chicken). This is typically better for sensitive animals, making it a better choice all around.

Protein	Fat	Fiber	Mositure	Ash	Taurine	Omega 3	Omega 6
32%	16%	5%	10%	7%	0.10%	1%	3.50%

Ingredients

Chicken, Eggs, Pea Protein, Vegetable Broth, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Whole Peas, Chicken Liver, Flax seed, Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Pea Fiber, Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Green Beans, Carrots, Blueberries, Alfalfa, Cranberries, Zucchini, Calcium Sulfate, DL- Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Inulin, Salt, Vitamins (Folic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Choline Bitartrate, Niacin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Ascorbic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Magnesium Proteniate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium longum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product.

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Halo Holistic Game Bird Medley Recipe Ingredients

This is the recipe that I feed my cat, and it’s been great for his digestion issues. It’s grain free, and it focuses on high quality proteins like duck and turkey rather than chicken. He seems to like this recipe a lot, and I’d recommend it. However, if your cat has allergies, then you may want to choose a recipe that focuses on a single protein, as this is normally where animals have issues.

Protein	Fat	Fiber	Mositure	Ash	Taurine	Omega 3	Omega 6
32%	13%	5%	10%	7.50%	0.10%	1%	3.00%

Ingredients

Turkey, peas, turkey liver, dried eggs, pea protein, vegetable broth, potatoes, pea fiber, tomato pomace, duck, flaxseed, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), quail, pheasant, calcium sulfate, salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dl-methionine, potassium chloride, taurine, sweet potatoes, apples, green beans, carrots, alfalfa, blueberries, cranberries, zucchini, monocalcium phosphate, salt, inulin, sodium selenite, l-carnitine, ascorbic acid (preservative), Vitamins [vitamin A acetate, Vitamin D3 supplement, Vitamin E supplement, Vitamin b12 supplement, choline bitartrate, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, biotin], Minerals [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganous sulfate, magnesium sulfate, copper sulfate, cobalt carbonate, calcium iodate, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, magnesium proteinate, cobalt proteinate], dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried bifidobacterium longum fermentation product, dried lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried enterococcus faecium fermentation product.

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Halo Holistic Wild Salmon and Whitefish Recipe Ingredients

This is the grain free version of Halo’s salmon and whitefish recipe. If you’d like to feed your cat a diet full of healthy proteins and fats, then this is a good choice. Salmon is an excellent ingredient, and this food features only whole salmon and no rendered products. It has surprisingly small amount of Omega 6 when compared to other recipes though.

Protein	Fat	Fiber	Mositure	Ash	Taurine	Omega 3	Omega 6
32%	13%	5%	10%	8%	0.10%	1%	2.20%

Ingredients

Salmon, whitefish, dried egg product, dried peas, dried, chickpeas, soy protein concentrate, dried potatoes, natural flavor, flaxseed, pea fiber, potato protein, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), calcium sulfate, dicalcium phosphate, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, dried blueberries, dried cranberries, dried carrots, dried sweet potatoes, salt, inulin, vitamins, potassium chloride, minerals, taurine, mixed tocopherols (preservative), l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), L-Carnitine

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Halo Holistic Seafood Medley Ingredients

This recipe is not grain free, and it does not seem to have a grain free counterpart. It is however marketed as Halo’s “sensitive stomach” recipe. They do not however tell you what makes it better than other foods for this purpose unfortunately. Many pet parents have however reported success with this recipe for kitties who have issues with vomiting.

Protein	Fat	Fiber	Mositure	Ash	Taurine	Omega 3	Omega 6
32%	16%	5%	10%	7%	0.10%	1%	3.50%

Ingredients

Salmon, Eggs, Pea Protein, Trout, Oats, Pearled Barley, Vegetable Broth, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Whole Peas, Tuna, Chicken Liver, Flax Seed, 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, Vitamins (Folic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Bitartrate, Niacin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Ascorbic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium longum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus plantarum.

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Halo Holistic Turkey and Turkey Liver Recipe Ingredients

This recipe is also marketed for sensitive stomachs, but it is not available as a grain free formula. It may be better than the fish sensitive stomach recipe though, because it focuses on only one protein source, which is of course turkey. This food contains both oatmeal and barley. In many cases this will not be an issue, but some cats could be sensitive to it. If your cat is having issues, then you may need to do some experimenting to find the best food for them.

Protein	Fat	Fiber	Mositure	Ash	Taurine	Omega 3	Omega 6
32%	16%	5%	10%	7%	0.10%	1%	3.50%

Ingredients

Turkey, turkey liver, dried egg product, oatmeal, dried peas, soy protein concentrate, pearled barleychicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural, flavor, pea fiber, salmon oil, calcium sulfate, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, dicalcium phosphate, dried blueberries, dried cranberries, carrots, dried sweet potato, salt, inulin, vitamins, potassium, chloride, minerals, taurinemixed tocopherols (preservative), l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C)

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Halo Holistic Wild Salmon and Whitefish Recipe Ingredients

If your cat would prefer a more limited diet, then this recipe could be a good fit. It focuses on one high quality protein, Salmon. It’s then supplemented with healthy fats and egg protein. This recipe is not grain free however, and if that’s a deal breaker for you then you’ll need to try one of the grain free varieties.

Protein	Fat	Fiber	Mositure	Ash	Taurine	Omega 3	Omega 6
32%	16%	5%	10%	7%	0.10%	1%	3.30%

Ingredients

Salmon, Eggs, Pea Protein, Oats, Pearled Barley, Vegetable Broth, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Whole Peas, Chicken Liver, Chicken, Flax Seed, 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, Vitamins (Folic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Bitartrate, Niacin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Ascorbic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium longum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus plantarum

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What about Halo wet cat food?

When I purchased the dry food for our cat there was a sale going on, and I also got a case of wet food to go with it for half price. I ended up getting the variety pack, and he seems pleased with all of the flavors included. If you can’t afford to feed your cat wet food all the time, then you can try mixing it with some dry to make it last a bit longer. It’s also a good choice for picky cats, because the wet food makes them more eager to eat. Here’s some of the more popular varieties they sell.