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.
Maestro & Symphony (our dogs) gives five paws !!! (smile)
2. Brooke on 4/28/2009, said:
We love the Honest Kitchen! The dogs love it and the humans can feel good about it!
3. Debra on 3/16/2009, said:
The best food ever.
4. Carolanne on 12/1/2008, said:
My dogs can't get enough
5. Susan on 11/6/2008, said:
My dog loves this product!
6. Patrice on 10/28/2008, said:
My dog won't touch it, she likes the Embark but not Force.
7. Phyllis on 9/16/2008, said:
Dogs wouldn't eat it.
8. Gina on 8/13/2008, said:
This is obviously a VERY high quality food. My only concern is for health teeth as there is no "kibble" for him to crunch and therefore help maintain teeth and gum health. Any suggestions?
9. Carol on 7/7/2008, said:
My Australian Shepherd thrives on the Honest Kitchen foods! It took two years of eating only homecooked to get his gut straightened out - and he is doing beautifully on HK now. Force and Verve are also great values, too.
