Stirring up the petfood industry - The Honest Kitchen provides natural & organic pet food products that promote nutritional awareness, environmental responsibility, and a sustainable community. We aim to create a stir and provoke change - in individual animals and the pet industry as a whole. We operate with foresight, thoughtfulness, insight and integrity, and will be accountable for all that we do.
At The Honest Kitchen, we believe that our selection of fresh wholesome, human grade foods are much better than the cooked mixture of by-products, fillers and other processed ingredients being served to many unfortunate pets, day after day.
We offer four completely gluten-free, grain-free diets and all our products are guaranteed 100% wheat free.
All our grains are certified organic. Our meats are hormone, antibiotic free and our fruits and vegetables are guaranteed non GMO. Our Quinoa is certified fair-frade.
We love what we do, and we hope your animal companions will love it, too! We take pride in preparing fresh, healthy products that make a meaningful difference in pets' lives and in our world.
The Honest Kitchen is a privately owned business incorporated in the State of California. The company was founded in 2002.
Mission Statement
The Honest Kitchen provides natural pet food products that promote nutritional awareness, environmental responsibility, and a sustainable community. We aim to create a stir and provoke change - in individual animals and the pet industry as a whole. We operate with foresight, thoughtfulness, insight and integrity, and will be accountable for all that we do.
Quality Controls
Our products are manufactured in a human food facility here in California. The facility makes bakery mixes, breakfast cereals and other products for human consumption. The Honest Kitchen’s diets are the only products it makes, for pets.
Our manufacturing facility is registered with the Food and Drug Administration, and the Department of Health and Human Services for Certified Organic products.
All our products are guaranteed human food grade. All our vendors are suppliers to the human food industry. Our inbound raw ingredients are routinely screened and tested for Standard Plate Count, Yeast & Mold, Coliform, E Coli Salmonella and pesticide residues.
Our company is committed to continually upgrading to Certified Organic and fair trade ingredients where possible.
All our grains, kelp and flax are certified organic. Our meats are hormone, antibiotic free and our fruits and vegetables are guaranteed non GMO. Our Quinoa is certified fair-trade.
Hydration Each dry-measured cup should be mixed with 1 to 1.5 cups of warm water, and will yield about 1lb of fresh food. The fresh food consistency will resemble oatmeal or stew.
Weight
Dry Measured Cups
Yield When Hydrated
4 oz.
Holds about 1 cup
Makes about 1 lb of fresh food
4 lbs
Holds about 16 to 17 cups
Makes about 16 to 17 lbs of fresh food
10 lbs
Holds about 40 to 43 cups
Makes about 40 to 43 lbs of fresh food
Hydrate with fresh, warm water. After hydration, a process that takes just 5 to 10 minutes, these foods should be consumed right away. Any leftover food should be treated like fresh food, and refrigerated up to 48 hours or discarded.
The following daily amounts (DRY quantity) should be adjusted to suit your individual dog’s requirements, which vary according to age, breed and level of daily activity.
Feeding Recomendations
Dog's Weight
Amount Per Day (Dry)
Less Active
Very Active
Up to 10 lbs
1/2 Cup
1 Cup
Up to 30 lbs
1 Cup
2 Cups
Up to 50 lbs
2 Cups
4 Cups
Up to 70 lbs
2 1/4 Cups
4 1/2 Cups
Up to 90 lbs
2 3/4 Cups
5 1/2 Cups
Health Verve is a stand-alone diet. Additional foods can be added to these suggested serving sizes if desired. If you choose to add ingredients, we suggest adding about half a cup of home-prepared ingredients for each dry-measured cup of food. For convenience, all our feeding guidelines are based on dry-measured cups.
Storage Dehydrated foods should be stored in a cool, dry place. Our products have a shelf life of twelve months or more, depending upon ambient temperature and humidity. The date of manufacture is printed on all packages.The containers should be closed tightly between meals. We recommend thoroughly cleaning and drying our re-usable buckets, prior to refilling.
Invigor - Dog Supplement - Does your older dog or cat need a pick me up? Assuming you’re feeding a wholesome diet, Invigor, our natural antioxidant supplement for pets, is the next step to help improve your pet’s overall constitution.
Certified organic kelp
astragalus
hawthorne berries
olive leaf
spirulina
watercress
Crude Protein (min.) 12.2%
Crude Fat (min.) 1.1%
Crude Fiber (max.) 12.7%
Moisture (max.) 6.7%
Potassium (min.) 1.6%
(max.) 1.8%
Carbohydrates: N/A
Calorie Content: N/A
We recommend dividing the following amounts into two daily servings, and mixing Invigor directly with your pet's food.
Weight
Amount Per Day
Up to 10 lbs.
1/2 Teaspoon
Up to 30 lbs.
1 Teaspoon
Up to 50 lbs.
2 Teaspoons
Up to 70 lbs.
2 1/4 Teaspoons
Up to 90 lbs.
2 3/4 Teaspoons
If feeding Verve, Force or Embark, the Honest Kitchen's dehydrated diets for dogs. Invigor may be soaked in warm water along with the food if desired. Alternatively, sprinkle Invigor directly onto food just before serving.
Invigor is made with 100% human food grade ingredients. It contains no animal feed grade ingredients and is made in a USDA inspected facility, but is intended for your pet to eat, not you!
1. Nicole B on 7/9/2008, said:
I mix it right in with the food and my dog eats it without problems.
Plus, who can beat the ingredients! Great product!
The only thing better would be if it came in a wider or shorter container (still same amount) but right now it's hard to get at toward the end.
2. Karla on 6/23/2008, said:
So far it is OK. I haven't really seen dramtic changes in Lola yet.
Hydration Each dry-measured cup should be mixed with 1 to 1.5 cups of warm water, and will yield about 1lb of fresh food. The fresh food consistency will resemble oatmeal or stew.
Weight
Dry Measured Cups
Yield When Hydrated
4 oz.
Holds about 1 cup
Makes about 1 lb of fresh food
4 lbs
Holds about 16 to 17 cups
Makes about 16 to 17 lbs of fresh food
10 lbs
Holds about 40 to 43 cups
Makes about 40 to 43 lbs of fresh food
Hydrate with fresh, warm water. After hydration, a process that takes just 5 to 10 minutes, these foods should be consumed right away. Any leftover food should be treated like fresh food, and refrigerated up to 48 hours or discarded.
The following daily amounts (DRY quantity) should be adjusted to suit your individual dog’s requirements, which vary according to age, breed and level of daily activity.
Health Verve is a stand-alone diet. Additional foods can be added to these suggested serving sizes if desired. If you choose to add ingredients, we suggest adding about half a cup of home-prepared ingredients for each dry-measured cup of food. For convenience, all our feeding guidelines are based on dry-measured cups.
Storage Dehydrated foods should be stored in a cool, dry place. Our products have a shelf life of twelve months or more, depending upon ambient temperature and humidity. The date of manufacture is printed on all packages.The containers should be closed tightly between meals. We recommend thoroughly cleaning and drying our re-usable buckets, prior to refilling.
Thrive - Naturally gluten-free, Quinoa is a valuable source of complete protein. It contains every single amino acid and is especially well-endowed with the amino acid lysine, which is essential for tissue growth and repair. In addition to protein, quinoa features a host of other health-building nutrients.
Hydration Each dry-measured cup should be mixed with 1 to 1.5 cups of warm water, and will yield about 1lb of fresh food. The fresh food consistency will resemble oatmeal or stew.
Weight
Dry Measured Cups
Yield When Hydrated
4 oz.
Holds about 1 cup
Makes about 1 lb of fresh food
4 lbs
Holds about 16 to 17
Makes about 16 to 17 lbs of fresh food
10 lbs
Holds about 40 to 43
Makes about 40 to 43 lbs of fresh food
Hydrate with fresh, warm water. After hydration, a process that takes just 5 to 10 minutes, these foods should be consumed right away. Any leftover food should be treated like fresh food, and refrigerated up to 48 hours or discarded.
The following daily amounts (DRY quantity) should be adjusted to suit your individual dog’s requirements, which vary according to age, breed and level of daily activity.
Feeding Recomendations
Dog's Weight
Amount Per Day (Dry)
Less Active
Very Active
Up to 10 lbs
1/2 Cup
1 Cup
Up to 30 lbs
1 Cup
2 Cups
Up to 50 lbs
2 Cups
4 Cups
Up to 70 lbs
2 1/4 Cups
4 1/2 Cups
Up to 90 lbs
2 3/4 Cups
5 1/2 Cups
Storage Dehydrated foods should be stored in a cool, dry place. Our products have a shelf life of twelve months or more, depending upon ambient temperature and humidity. The date of manufacture is printed on all packages.The containers should be closed tightly between meals. We recommend thoroughly cleaning and drying our re-usable buckets, prior to refilling.
Hydration Each dry-measured cup should be mixed with 1 to 1.5 cups of warm water, and will yield about 1lb of fresh food. The fresh food consistency will resemble oatmeal or stew.
Weight
Dry Measured Cups
Yield When Hydrated
4 oz.
Holds about 1 cup
Makes about 1 lb of fresh food
4 lbs
Holds about 16 to 17
Makes about 16 to 17 lbs of fresh food
10 lbs
Holds about 40 to 43
Makes about 40 to 43 lbs of fresh food
Hydrate with fresh, warm water. After hydration, a process that takes just 5 to 10 minutes, these foods should be consumed right away. Any leftover food should be treated like fresh food, and refrigerated up to 48 hours or discarded.
The following daily amounts (DRY quantity) should be adjusted to suit your individual dog’s requirements, which vary according to age, breed and level of daily activity.
Feeding Recomendations
Dog's Weight
Amount Per Day (Dry)
Less Active
Very Active
Up to 10 lbs
1/2 Cup
1 Cup
Up to 30 lbs
1 Cup
2 Cups
Up to 50 lbs
2 Cups
4 Cups
Up to 70 lbs
2 1/4 Cups
4 1/2 Cups
Up to 90 lbs
2 3/4 Cups
5 1/2 Cups
Storage Dehydrated foods should be stored in a cool, dry place. Our products have a shelf life of twelve months or more, depending upon ambient temperature and humidity. The date of manufacture is printed on all packages.The containers should be closed tightly between meals. We recommend thoroughly cleaning and drying our re-usable buckets, prior to refilling.
Embark - The Honest Kitchen's brand new premium recipe for all life stages. This gourmet puppy and dog food diet is made with limited carbohydrates and high protein to support muscle structure and function, and promote lean body mass.
Hydration Each dry-measured cup should be mixed with 1 to 1.5 cups of warm water, and will yield about 1lb of fresh food. The fresh food consistency will resemble oatmeal or stew.
Weight
Dry Measured Cups
Yield When Hydrated
4 oz.
Holds about 1 cup
Makes about 1 lb of fresh food
4 lbs
Holds about 16 to 17
Makes about 16 to 17 lbs of fresh food
10 lbs
Holds about 40 to 43
Makes about 40 to 43 lbs of fresh food
Hydrate with fresh, warm water. After hydration, a process that takes just 5 to 10 minutes, these foods should be consumed right away. Any leftover food should be treated like fresh food, and refrigerated up to 48 hours or discarded.
The following daily amounts (DRY quantity) should be adjusted to suit your individual dog’s requirements, which vary according to age, breed and level of daily activity.
Feeding Recomendations
Dog's Weight
Amount Per Day (Dry)
Less Active
Very Active
Up to 10 lbs
1/2 Cup
1 Cup
Up to 30 lbs
1 Cup
2 Cups
Up to 50 lbs
2 Cups
4 Cups
Up to 70 lbs
2 1/4 Cups
4 1/2 Cups
Up to 90 lbs
2 3/4 Cups
5 1/2 Cups
Storage Dehydrated foods should be stored in a cool, dry place. Our products have a shelf life of twelve months or more, depending upon ambient temperature and humidity. The date of manufacture is printed on all packages.The containers should be closed tightly between meals. We recommend thoroughly cleaning and drying our re-usable buckets, prior to refilling.
Keen - Keen is the newest in our line of natural, dehydrated human-grade foods for dogs. It has been developed as a penny-conscious recipe for sensitive hounds who deserve good food.
Hydration Each dry-measured cup should be mixed with 1 to 1.5 cups of warm water, and will yield about 1lb of fresh food. The fresh food consistency will resemble oatmeal or stew.
Weight
Dry Measured Cups
Yield When Hydrated
4 oz.
Holds about 1 cup
Makes about 1 lb of fresh food
4 lbs
Holds about 16 to 17
Makes about 16 to 17 lbs of fresh food
10 lbs
Holds about 40 to 43
Makes about 40 to 43 lbs of fresh food
Hydrate with fresh, warm water. After hydration, a process that takes just 5 to 10 minutes, these foods should be consumed right away. Any leftover food should be treated like fresh food, and refrigerated up to 48 hours or discarded.
The following daily amounts (DRY quantity) should be adjusted to suit your individual dog’s requirements, which vary according to age, breed and level of daily activity.
Feeding Recomendations
Dog's Weight
Amount Per Day (Dry)
Less Active
Very Active
Up to 10 lbs
1/2 Cup
1 Cup
Up to 30 lbs
1 Cup
2 Cups
Up to 50 lbs
2 Cups
4 Cups
Up to 70 lbs
2 1/4 Cups
4 1/2 Cups
Up to 90 lbs
2 3/4 Cups
5 1/2 Cups
Storage Dehydrated foods should be stored in a cool, dry place. Our products have a shelf life of twelve months or more, depending upon ambient temperature and humidity. The date of manufacture is printed on all packages.The containers should be closed tightly between meals. We recommend thoroughly cleaning and drying our re-usable buckets, prior to refilling.
I mix this with Embark and Force so I don't really know how much the dogs like it by itself. I like the ingredients.
2. Candie on 10/23/2009, said:
I try to be very well informed regarding dog food ingredients, i'm a pet groomer and boarding kennel owner and often discuss pet foods with clients.
This is the best product i've found for our 2 dachshunds and small poodle, no one has itchy skin anymore. Not even the Chinese Crested.
Very convenient to use, it smells wonderful.
3. Carol on 7/29/2009, said:
My dog, who has a nervous and sensitive gut, is thriving on Honest Kitchen products! He eagerly eats them. I like Keen for the soothing properties of the oatmeal; Rowdy just likes the taste!
4. Joan on 5/25/2009, said:
My dog would not even try this food at all
5. Martha on 5/20/2009, said:
Puppy really loved the flavor, and I don't mind the he gets some good quality grain in his diet.
Preference - A meat-free, grain free diet,designed as a nutritionally balanced base, to create custom meals for any canine. This diet is also free of potatoes and flax! Use Preference as a base, mixed with your own choice of meat, fish or other protein.
Alfalfa
Sweet Potatoes
Cabbage
Celery
Apples
Spinach
Organic Kelp
Coconut
Bananas
Zucchini
Honey
Vitamins and minerals Preference contains the following, 100% human food grade, vitamin-mineral premix: tricalcium phosphate, choline chloride, zinc amino acid chelate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, potassium chloride, iron amino acid chelate, copper amino acid chelate.
Protein (min.) 12.0%
Fat (min.) 5.0%
Fiber (max.) 10.0%
Moisture (max.) 8.9%
Calcium (min.) 1.51%
(max.) 1.60%
Phosphorus (min.) 0.64%
(max.) 0.68%
Magnesium (min.) 0.22%
(max.) 0.25%
Sodium (min.) 0.20%
(max.) 0.26%
Carbohydrates 63.6%
Calorie Content: 3510 calories per kg.
Hydration Each dry-measured cup should be mixed with 1 to 1.5 cups of warm water, and will yield about 1lb of fresh food. The fresh food consistency will resemble oatmeal or stew.
Weight
Dry Measured Cups
Yield When Hydrated
4 oz.
Holds about 1 cup
Makes about 1 lb of fresh food
4 lbs
Holds about 16 to 17
Makes about 16 to 17 lbs of fresh food
10 lbs
Holds about 40 to 43
Makes about 40 to 43 lbs of fresh food
Hydrate with fresh, warm water. After hydration, a process that takes just 5 to 10 minutes, these foods should be consumed right away. Any leftover food should be treated like fresh food, and refrigerated up to 48 hours or discarded.
The following daily amounts (DRY quantity) should be adjusted to suit your individual dog’s requirements, which vary according to age, breed and level of daily activity.
Feeding Recomendations
Dog's Weight
Amount Per Day of Meat: Preference (Dry)
Less Active
More Active
Up to 10 lbs Up to 30 lbs Up to 50 lbs Up to 70 lbs Up to 90 lbs
1/4: 1/4 cup 1/2: 1/2 cup 1 : 1 cup 1 1/8: 1 1/8 cup 1 1/3: 1 1/3 cup
up to up to up to up to up to
1/3 : 1/6 cup 2 /3: 1/3 cup 1 1/3 : 2/3 cup 1 1/2: 3/4 cup 2 : 1 cup
Preference requires the addition of protein to create a balanced meal.
Storage Dehydrated foods should be stored in a cool, dry place. Our products have a shelf life of twelve months or more, depending upon ambient temperature and humidity. The date of manufacture is printed on all packages.The containers should be closed tightly between meals. We recommend thoroughly cleaning and drying our re-usable buckets, prior to refilling.
My dogs love this and its good just to even mix in with their dry food for a little extra.
2. Sandra on 6/17/2009, said:
My dog, who will eat the kitchen sink, would not touch this with a ten foot pole.
3. Lorrie on 12/17/2008, said:
I'm tempted to eat this!
4. Carol on 11/28/2008, said:
My Australian Shepherd Tillie eats Preference with her kibble. The combination has brought her to optimal health. We are so pleased with all the HK products.
5. Jan on 8/19/2008, said:
I like it and the convenience, but my dogs aren't crazy about it.
