Halo Spot's Stew Sensitive Dry Cat Food

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	3 lbs	$16.24	$12.99
	6 lbs	$24.99	$19.99

	Seafood Medley
	Wholesome Turkey

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What is Halo Spot's Stew Natural Sensitive Cat Formula (Dry Food)?

Halo's Sensitive Cat Formula of Spot's Stew is an all natural dry cat food that does not have any rendered ("recycled") meat or meat meals, which are legally unfit for human consumption. See the differences between real meat and meat meal. Unlike most other cat foods, Spot's Stew is made under the same standards as human food. Spot's Stew Sensitive Cat Formula is made with real USA-raised turkey (Wholesome Turkey recipe) and salmon, tuna, and trout (Seafood Medley recipe), USA-grown vegetables and fruits, natural preservatives, and vitamins and minerals. Halo Spot's Stew contains no corn or wheat, which makes it an ideal pet food for cats with food allergies. The natural and real ingredients make Spot's Stew one of the healthiest pet foods available for all pets, regardless of their size or breed. Through our own research, we've found Spot's Stew to be one of the best pet foods and our experts agree by giving it the highest rating. This cat food contains no junk ingredients, which means you can feel good each time you feed your cat Spot's Stew.

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  Halo Dry Cat Food (Close up)
  Wholesome Turkey Recipe (Bag)
  Seafood Medley Recipe (Bag)

For: Cats

Benefits:
•	#1 ingredient is real turkey (Wholesome Turkey recipe) and real salmon, tuna and trout (Seafood Medley recipe)
•	No rendered meats or meat meals whatsoever
•	100% nutritionally complete by AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) standards
•	No corn, wheat or wheat gluten
•	No toxic chemicals or artificial preservatives
•	Cats love the delicious taste of real meat, fish, and whole ingredients
•	Made in the USA in USDA-approved facilities
•	No pet food recalls

What's the Difference Between Real Meat and Meat Meal?
Real Meat	Meat Meal
Can be sold and used for human or pet food	Legally unfit for human consumption
Subject to human ingredient safety standards	Less strict animal food safety standards
Does not contain "4-D" animal byproducts	May contain "4-D" animal byproducts: Diseased animals Animals that were dying prior to butchering Animals that were dead prior to butchering Disabled animals (may carry more infections)
No rendered or recycled meats	Contains rendered ingredients
Meets FDA safety and quality standards for human food	Not subject to quality testing or nutrient level standards. The quality may also vary widely from batch to batch

How it works:
Just like us, pets require exercise and good nutrition to maintain healthy lives. Halo's holistic approach to natural pet food results in using only the finest quality ingredients to create deliciously healthy food your pets will love to eat. Using real whole ingredients helps to support your pet's immune system and keep your pet strong to fight against diseases.

Spot's Stew includes probiotics, also known as live bacteria to help restore bacterial balance in the intestines. It also includes prebiotics which are special forms of fiber that stimulate growth and function of beneficial bacteria in the intestine. Prebiotics also block disease-causing bacteria from growing inside your pet.

Cautions: None

Directions:

• Most pets require 7 to 10 days to adjust to new pet food. Below is a general guideline on how to transition your cat from the old food to Halo.

• Days 1-3 75% old food, 25% Halo (if feeding a combo: 50% canned and 50% dry)

• Days 4-5 50% old food, 50% Halo (if feeding a combo: 50% canned and 50% dry)

• Days 6-7 25% old food, 75% Halo (if feeding a combo: 25-50% canned and 50-75% dry)

• Days 8+ 100% Halo (25-50% canned and 50-75% dry Halo)

Tip: If you have a cat with a sensitive stomach, transition even more slowly (over 2 to 3 weeks) to avoid digestive upset.

Suggested Feeding Amounts:

Pet	Weight	Cups
Cats: (Feed kittens up to twice the amount recommended for adult cats)	5 - 10 lbs	1/3 - 1/2 cup
	10 - 15 lbs	1/2 - 2/3 cup
Dogs:
Horses:

Storage: Store in a cool dry place and protect from moisture.

Halo Spot's Stew Natural Sensitive Cat Formula Dry Food (Seafood Medley):

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.

Guaranteed Analysis	Amount
Crude Protein	32.0% (Min)
Crude Fat	16.0% (Min)
Crude Fiber	6.5% (Max)
Moisture	10.0% (Max)
Ash	6.5% (Max)
Taurine	0.1% (Min)
Omega 6 Fatty Acids*	3.1% (Min)
Omega 3 Fatty Acids	0.45% (Min)

Calorie Content ME (calculated): 4,440 kcal/kg, 444 kcal/cup
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles

Halo Spot's Stew Natural Sensitive Cat Formula Dry Food (Wholesome Turkey):

Ingredients

Turkey, Eggs, Pea Protein, Oats, Pearled Barley, Vegetable Broth, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Whole Peas, Turkey 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.

Guaranteed Analysis	Amount
Crude Protein	32.0% (Min)
Crude Fat	16.0% (Min)
Crude Fiber	6.5% (Max)
Moisture	10.0% (Max)
Ash	6.5% (Max)
Taurine	0.1% (Min)
Omega 6 Fatty Acids*	3.1% (Min)
Omega 3 Fatty Acids	0.45% (Min)

Calorie Content ME (calculated): 4,450 kcal/kg, 445 kcal/cup
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles

Halo Spot's Stew Sensitive Dry Cat Food 5 5 2 2

Good results. Oliver, my wonderful 12 year-old Devon Rex, has allergies. This sometimes causes his fur to thin and fall out. He developed food allergies years ago and I tried several different brands of cat food that didn't work. Oliver ended up bald on his back and part of his tail. But now, after being on Spot's Stew for a month, his fur is starting to grow back. His eyes also seem to produce less discharge. He, along with my other 2 Devons and a Sphynx, are doing well on this food, and I'm very pleased. They weren't crazy about the taste at first, but they became accustomed to it and eat it without hesitation. :-) I will definitely continue using Spot's Stew. 07/30/2011

Best food for cats with urinary problems I have rescued 3 cats . Victor has a bad kidney problem. I have spent numerous amounts of money on Vet. visits .I always buy the top brand of food for him and the other cats. My Vet said the food made from grain was alot of the problem Grain products are the major cause of his problem. Since using Halo his problem seems to have disappeared. He and the other cats are very particular about the food they eat. All 3 love the Halo! Cat owners can save money in the long run with this product ,because you won't have the Vet Bills. and your Babies will be so much happier. 09/16/2010

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Is this a good formula for cats that tend to suffer from constipation?

My cat became constipated after I (gradually) switched to a new food (they stopped making her old food). I switched to Purina pro plan for sensitive stomachs and her problem resolved, but I would prefer to feed her your food. Do you think it would keep her regular?

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Vicki

- Long Island, NY

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Because Spot's Stew formula contains probiotics and prebiotics, this product should help with your pet's regularity. If you switch to this food, remember to follow the instructions to introduce the new food gradually over a 7 to 10 day period of time.

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Gary, Dir. of Pharmacy Services

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How many calories/cup in Spot's Stew Seafood Medley dry catfood?

6 months ago

Nancy

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The calorie content ME (calculated) is: 4,440 kcal/kg, 444 kcal/cup for the Seafood Medley.

6 months ago

Abby, PetMed Pro

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how does this compare to Hill's Prescription Diet d/d?

6 months ago

Joana

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does halo come in larger size pieces

i heard that cats wont gulp larger size pieces. i want them to chew their food to scrape plaque off their teeth and slow down their eating (they puke when they inhale their food)

9 months ago

lennilenape

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2 of my 4 cats tend to eat quickly and also vomit. I asked my vet about it, and was told that it's due to sensitive systems and/or allergies rather than the speed at which they eat. Some cats just tend to puke more than others. My cats puked just as much eating the larger sized dental kibble as on the small. However, since I switched to Halo's Spot's Stew, there has been a marked decline in how often the 2 sensitive kitties vomit. That's because they are eating good quality food. 1 of them pukes about once a week now, and the other about once every 2 weeks. Before I switched to Halo's, it was almost daily.

9 months ago

Sparky

- Orlando, FL

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Best cat food for Kidney Stones?

My Sasha has both calcium and magnesium crystals in her urine along with a 1/2 cm calcium stone. Do you have any products that would help eliminate this problem?

1 year, 3 months ago

Nettie

- PCB, Florida

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Nettie, the most important “treatment” for cats with urinary tract problems is to increase daily water intake. Research has proven that urinary signs occur less often and are much less severe in cats that eat exclusively canned food. Current studies reveal no change in signs based on varying the magnesium or "ash" content of the food. Many veterinarians used to focus on the ash content of food for the prevention of crystal development, however, all leaders in this field now agree that diets intended to minimize the production of urinary crystals have no scientific rationale in the management of this condition. The best recommendation for cats with urinary issues is to increase their daily water intake. Try some of the following:

* Feed exclusively canned food. This has been proven to be the most effective way to increase water intake in cats. When compared to many commercial canned cat foods, Halo canned cat foods have a very high moisture (water) content and are exceptionally well suited to cats with urinary problems.

* Increase the frequency of feeding. Cats fed several times each day drink more than cats fed only one meal.

* Add additional water or broth to your cat's food. If you have a cat that absolutely refuses canned food, adding water to dry food can be hugely beneficial.

* Try ice cubes or ice chips as "treats"
Use unique water bowls or provide free flowing water fountains to stimulate your cat's interest in drinking.

In addition to increasing your cat's daily water intake, the feeding of a "pH neutral" diet that avoids extremes of urine pH were also proven to be of benefit. When cats eat a "natural" diet of rodents or other small prey, their urine pH will be in the region of 6.3. For best urinary health, it is best to maintain this pH and Halo foods were designed with this in mind.

1 year, 2 months ago

Abby, PetMed Pro

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