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Halo · Holistic Healthy Grains · Wild-Caught Salmon and Whitefish Recipe

Dry food · Adult Maintenance

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Furry PI's verdict

The label tells a weaker story than the front of the pack suggests for Halo Holistic Healthy Grains. It contains whitefish. To be fair, salmon leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

  • Contains whitefish, a lower-quality ingredient.
  • A high carbohydrate load for an obligate carnivore — a cat's natural prey is almost carb-free.
  • A modest share of calories comes from protein.

What works

  • Salmon leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
  • Includes genuinely beneficial ingredients such as salmon and pork.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein33%
Fat17%
Fiber5%
Moisture9%
Ash*8%
Carbs (estimated)*28%

Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is Halo Holistic Healthy Grains grain-free?
No — the label lists oats, brown rice and barley.
What are the first ingredients in Halo Holistic Healthy Grains?
The label opens with salmon, whitefish and oats. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
None appear on the ingredient list.

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