Halo is a company dedicated to creating exceptional food that dogs love and pet parents trust. We pride ourselves on the quality of our pet nutrition products. Our recipes are designed and formulated by an experienced and respected animal nutritionist, and we consult with veterinarians to ensure we continue to offer the best pet food we can. We recognize the concern with grain-free diets and the possible link to a disease called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and we share those concerns and take them very seriously. We are pleased to say that the Halo brand was not listed in the FDA report released June 27, 2019, identifying sixteen brands associated with DCM.
Our dog foods not only contain the nutrients recognized as essential for dogs, but we also supplement them with nutrients such as taurine to support heart health. We offer both grain-free and whole-grain diets, which are formulated to meet and exceed the essential nutrient levels recommended by AAFCO. In addition, Halo tests our products to ensure their nutrient profile is to our standard. We will continue to investigate this matter, and, we will always strive to provide the best nutrition for pets.
Related Links:
- Halo FAQs
- “Are Peas and Potatoes Problematic?” by Dr. Sarah Dodd
Kathy Sparrow
I can’t find small cans of chicken flavor wet food for dogs. Have you stopped selling them? Are you going out of business? I can’t find them in stores or online.
admin
Hi Kathy,
Are you looking for the adult recipe? If so, we do still make them . Have you tried Petco, Petsmart, Amazon and/or Chewy?
Andria Orme
I appreciate your statement regarding the heart issues and dog food. As my dog recently switched from one of the listed brands to Halo. My dog started having seizures about a month ago and it got pretty bad. He is doing ok, but I’m still worried about what he eats.
Ninoska M Saukerson
I can’t find Halo Holistic Lamb and Lamb Liver Recipe for Adult Dogs. It is not longer available in Halo web site. I can’t find them in any stores or online.
admin
Hi Ninoska! Thank you for reaching out to us. Unfortunately, the Halo Holistic Lamb and Lamb Liver Recipe for Adult Dogs has been discontinued. We are so sorry for the inconvenience. Have you tried the Halo Holistic Chicken & Chicken Liver recipe?
Lexi L
Actually Halo was listed at least 3 separate times in Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs Complaints Submitted to FDA-CVM January 1, 2014 – April 30, 2019.
A 4 year old Great Dane got DCM and CHF with possible Taurine deficit (it wasn’t measured).
An 11 year old mutt was eating Halo Salmon Dry Recipe around the time he was diagnosed with DCM and CHF.
AND a 5 year old Coton de had to be EUTHANIZED from DCM and CHF after eating the Halo Dry Vegan Food mixed with fresh/cooked peas for 2 years….
You were ABSOLUTELY named on FDA.gov! Denying ownership and accountability is not what we want to see with our dog’s lives at stake! You had a chance to say something and you blew it with a lie.
admin
Hi Lexi,
Allow us to clarify. We are pleased to share that the Halo brand was not listed in the FDA report released June 27, 2019 identifying the top sixteen brands associated with DCM. However, out of 524 cases reported to the FDA between January 1, 2014 and April 30, 2019, two cases listed only Halo pet food. Three other cases reported feeding another company’s food in addition to Halo. Our top priority is your pets’ health. At this time, the FDA has not been able to pinpoint the exact cause or link it to a specific ingredient and yet we will continue to investigate this matter, and we will always strive to provide the best nutrition for pets.
LAURA CENTOLA
Hi, I started using the puppy grain free chicken because I thought Halo wasn’t on the list, but now finding out you are has me concerned. Is Halo made with the Pea and lentil that is the issue? What is used to substitute for the grain free? Thank you.
admin
Hi Laura,
As mentioned, we are pleased to say that the Halo brand was not listed in the FDA report released June 27, 2019, identifying sixteen brands associated with DCM with the most cases. However, out of 524 cases reported to the FDA between January 1, 2014 and April 30, 2019, two cases listed only Halo pet food. The FDA has not been able to pinpoint the exact cause or link it to a specific ingredient and yet we will continue to investigate this matter, and we will always strive to provide the best nutrition for pets. We do offer both grain-free and whole-grain diets, which are formulated to meet and exceed the essential nutrient levels recommended by AAFCO.
Laura Palka
Thank you VERY much for tackling this subject. I’m in the process of changing my dogs’ food and have been very impressed with Halo, but wanting to know how you felt about this scare. Thank you thank you thank you.
Laura Centola
I started using the Halo grain free puppy wet chicken a couple of months ago mainly because your site said Halo wasn’t listed as the brands reported by the FDA. After reading that Halo was listed in 2 cases, I am very concerned and would like to know what ingredients are being used to replace the grains? I wish there were more choices for wet puppy food that is not grain free.
Thanks
Jeffre Treadwell
I’m really confused…I have been a Halo client for about 8 years now. I give my dogs Chicken Stew and have for years. I’ve noticed the unavailability and it has pissed me off!!!! I go thru 35 13.2 oz cans a week. I used to buy the 22 oz for my Giant Schnauzer. I have called y’all three times and have never gotten a response back. UNACCEPTABLE. This morning..I order from chewy.com, I noticed the chicken stew is a new formula, but not in stock yet. WTF???? WHAT IS Y’ALL’S PROBLEM… I’m seriously leaving Halo for another brand.
CIndy
What is going on? I cannot find Halo Wet Chicken food anywhere? When I order they say out of stock. Please explain..
admin
Hi Cindy! Can you let us know which recipe exactly are you lookin for? Wet or dry? Cat or dog?
Kelly Wright
We discovered Halo just by accident really. Was the best thing that ever happened.
My shih tzu really needed a quality food (breed prone to MAJOR skin allergies).
For the last few years it had been a miracle food when my dog did not have his food it was so obvious. He would be lethargic, apathetic, just not himself.
He is now going on 13 years old, he still acts like he did as a puppy. We walk every night, he is playful, and it’s a direct result of his diet.
However, as of late he is having anal gland issues, his skin is a mess, he’s got this weird popping noise when he turns a certain way.
The only change has been the formula (which I just found out). I had a feeling something was up because you can’t find it anywhere except online and petco. It use to be available at Sprouts and they didn’t want to sell you out but, I could tell while talking to one of their employees they let you guys go for a reason they didn’t say it but they didn’t need to.
I know we D.I.N.K.S are fun to poke fun at cause our dogs are our kids and it’s funny but, guys these dogs are the only kids Gods gonna give me so don’t mess around with their food PLEASE!
Otherwise, we have been forever grateful to you for the time we have been given with our baby because of your wonderful food.
admin
Hi Kelly! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Can you tell us which recipe you are referring to?
Karen Emerson
I’ve been buying Halo for more years then I can remember .And I’m no longer receiving any monthly coupons like I always have ! Plus I’m getting really worried that more and more stores like PetSmart and Petco hardly get any in any more ,I buy a lot of it each month for my three cats and my Dog that are my babies ,I have grown kids .But these babies mean the world to me .I need to know if its still the same food and its still made in The U.S,A And the same quality .This is very Important to me ,I looked for years for a good brand with way too many trips and returns to pet stores .PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO GET BACK TO ME .
Olivia Von Pein
Hi Karen, we are working on updating our website so that is why coupons are unavailable. If you contact the office we can mail you coupons for the inconvenience caused. (800) 426-4256. Thanks for reaching out.