vs
Halo vs Dr. Tim's

Halo vs. Dr. Tim's

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

Guaranteed Analysis: Dr. Tim's vs. Halo

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.

Halo Dog Food vs. Dr. Tim's Dog Food

Dry Dog FoodHaloDr. Tim's
Crude Protein28.1%34.5%
Crude Fat15.9%19.8%
Crude Fiber5.8%4.8%

Crude Protein Comparison For Dog Food

Protein is an extremely important part of your dog's diet. Without sufficient protein, dogs can develop a wide-range of serious health problems.

Our analysis shows that Dr. Tim's guarantees 6.40% more protein than Halo dry dog food recipes.


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.

According to our data, Dr. Tim's guarantees 3.95% more fat than Halo. Although this difference is relatively small, it's still a notable difference.


Dr. Tim's and Halo both provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber.

Halo Cat Food vs. Dr. Tim's Cat Food

Dry Cat FoodHaloDr. Tim's
Crude Protein35.4%41.1%
Crude Fat16.3%24.4%
Crude Fiber5.6%3.6%
Wet/Canned Cat FoodHaloDr. Tim's
Crude Protein49.2%40.9%
Crude Fat31.6%22.7%
Crude Fiber6.8%4.5%

Crude Protein Comparison For Cat Food

Protein is an extremely important part of your cat's diet. Without sufficient protein, cats can develop a wide-range of serious health problems.

There is a relatively large difference between the protein content of Dr. Tim's and Halo. On average, Halo dry cat food recipes contain 5.76% less protein than Dr. Tim's recipes. In addition, Halo wet cat foods also provide more protein than Dr. Tim's wet foods.


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.

When you look at the average percentages of crude fat for dry cat food, it's clear that Dr. Tim's provides significantly more fat. On average, Dr. Tim's guarantees about 8.18% more protein than Halo. Similarly, Halo wet cat foods provide significantly more protein than Dr. Tim's wet foods.


There is a relatively insignificant difference between the crude fiber content of the two brands. For wet cat foods, Halo typically provides a little more fiber (about 2.23% more).

Halo Pet Food Ingredients vs. Dr. Tim's Pet Food Ingredients

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

Canola Oil
Pea Protein
Soybean Protein Concentrate
Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Dr. Tim's.

Corn Flour
Powdered Cellulose

Product Safety: Recall History of Halo & Dr. Tim's?

Halo has been recalled once.

  • Oct. 26, 2015: Mold

According to our records, Dr. Tim's has never been recalled.

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog FoodHaloDr. Tim's
Per Pound$4.23$2.92
Per Calorie$0.0026$0.0018
Dry Cat FoodHaloDr. Tim's
Per Pound$5.23$4.37
Per Calorie$0.0031$0.0023
Wet Cat FoodHaloDr. Tim's
Per Pound$7.46$6.39
Per Calorie$0.0149$0.0128

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 Halo or Dr. Tim's, 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 Halo or Dr. Tim's will depend on your shopping habits.

Pet owners who use our price comparison feature typically save more than 25% off retail prices for Halo and Dr. Tim's. In addition, we currently have some great coupons for our readers.


Disclosure: PawDiet has an affiliate relationship with stores featured (or linked-to) in this article. We are compensated for referring customers. Thank you for shopping with our retail partners!

Where To Buy Halo Pet Foods

You can purchase Halo pet foods from the following stores:


44 Recipes In-Stock Today

24 Recipes In-Stock Today

45 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy Dr. Tim's Pet Foods

You can purchase Dr. Tim's pet food products from these retailers:


24 Recipes In-Stock Today

18 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

ProductHaloDr. Tim's
Dry Dog Food15 Recipes11 Recipes
Wet Dog Food14 RecipesNone
Dog Treats5 Treats1 Treats
Dry Cat Food11 Recipes1 Recipes
Wet Cat Food23 Recipes1 Recipes
Cat TreatsNoneNone

Top Rated Halo Recipes

Dog Food
Halo
Adult Dog Holistic Wild Salmon & Whitefish Recipe
Check Price
Dog Food
Halo
Adult Dog Chicken Stew
Check Price
Cat Food
Halo
Grain Free Indoor Cat Healthy Weight Holistic Chicken & Chicken Liver Recipe
Check Price
Cat Food
Halo
Adult Cat Salmon Stew
Check Price

Top Rated Dr. Tim's Recipes

Dog Food
Dr. Tim's
Dry Dog Food Fusion Ultra Athlete Dog Formula
Check Price
Dog Food
Dr. Tim's
Dry Dog Food Momentum Highly Active Dog Formula
Check Price
Cat Food
Dr. Tim's
Dry Cat Food Chase All Life Stages Cat Formula
Check Price
Cat Food
Dr. Tim's
Canned Cat Food Nimble Chicken & Vegetable Pate
Check Price