Comments on: The Honest Kitchen Dog Food http://dogfoodchat.com/the-honest-kitchen-dog-food/ Dog Food Reviews - Get unbiased information. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:21:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Heidi http://dogfoodchat.com/the-honest-kitchen-dog-food/comment-page-3/#comment-60328 Heidi Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:19:41 +0000 http://dogfoodchat.com/?p=2096#comment-60328 You should know that the honest kitchen uses cooked (steamed) meats and fish in their raw diets. Steaming is steaming and doesn'tt leave a meat or fish raw. Also, consider that nobody checks statements of a company concerning processing methods or ingredient sources (e.g., country of origin) - EXCEPT if we're talking about a *certified* organic pet food (which the HK surely isn't at all). You should know that the honest kitchen uses cooked (steamed) meats and fish in their raw diets. Steaming is steaming and doesn’tt leave a meat or fish raw. Also, consider that nobody checks statements of a company concerning processing methods or ingredient sources (e.g., country of origin) – EXCEPT if we’re talking about a *certified* organic pet food (which the HK surely isn’t at all).

]]> By: Casey http://dogfoodchat.com/the-honest-kitchen-dog-food/comment-page-3/#comment-18472 Casey Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:23:44 +0000 http://dogfoodchat.com/?p=2096#comment-18472 The Honest Kitchen does mention the origins of their ingredients (http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/knowledge/our-ingredients/), but I'm not too crazy about the food. I'm sure Orijen is still better, with more meat content (all HK products at my local store looked like veggie powder). The only commercial raw diets I've seen that are really impressive are the ones from Ziwipeak; almost Prey Model-like. But, it would cost me over $5 per serving :P. The Honest Kitchen does mention the origins of their ingredients (http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/knowledge/our-ingredients/), but I’m not too crazy about the food. I’m sure Orijen is still better, with more meat content (all HK products at my local store looked like veggie powder). The only commercial raw diets I’ve seen that are really impressive are the ones from Ziwipeak; almost Prey Model-like. But, it would cost me over $5 per serving :P .

]]> By: Judy http://dogfoodchat.com/the-honest-kitchen-dog-food/comment-page-3/#comment-18418 Judy Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:58:27 +0000 http://dogfoodchat.com/?p=2096#comment-18418 I don't see where any ingredient was made in China. I do see Thailand and Phillipines, not China, though. Please be specific. Which ingredient is made in China? I don’t see where any ingredient was made in China. I do see Thailand and Phillipines, not China, though. Please be specific. Which ingredient is made in China?

]]> By: Joyce http://dogfoodchat.com/the-honest-kitchen-dog-food/comment-page-3/#comment-17935 Joyce Tue, 05 Oct 2010 02:17:02 +0000 http://dogfoodchat.com/?p=2096#comment-17935 We switched to HK after our dogs reacted negatively to a trusted brand we've been feeding them for years. Possibly a bad batch. After about a month on HK, our 8-year-old dogs actually look and act younger. They even smell better - I thought dogs just smelled the way they did - no, it's what they eat! We mainly use preference because we like to vary the protein but will likely try others so we can vary the base ingredients. We love how you respond quickly to customer questions and concerns. Keep up the good work. We switched to HK after our dogs reacted negatively to a trusted brand we’ve been feeding them for years. Possibly a bad batch. After about a month on HK, our 8-year-old dogs actually look and act younger. They even smell better – I thought dogs just smelled the way they did – no, it’s what they eat! We mainly use preference because we like to vary the protein but will likely try others so we can vary the base ingredients. We love how you respond quickly to customer questions and concerns. Keep up the good work.

]]> By: Karin http://dogfoodchat.com/the-honest-kitchen-dog-food/comment-page-2/#comment-17689 Karin Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:53:02 +0000 http://dogfoodchat.com/?p=2096#comment-17689 With Honest Kitchen you are not only paying for the only food that the FDA has approved the use of the term "Human-grade ingredients" on the box (even though others use it), but you're also paying for one of the most socially responsible dog food companies that I know of. When you calculate the price per pound after rehydration, this food compares to Orijen, Horizon, Evo and others at about $2 a pound (depending on the flavor). $2 a pound for human-grade dehydrated raw pet food? Sign me up! I can't even feed myself that healthy for that cheap. With Honest Kitchen you are not only paying for the only food that the FDA has approved the use of the term “Human-grade ingredients” on the box (even though others use it), but you’re also paying for one of the most socially responsible dog food companies that I know of. When you calculate the price per pound after rehydration, this food compares to Orijen, Horizon, Evo and others at about $2 a pound (depending on the flavor). $2 a pound for human-grade dehydrated raw pet food? Sign me up! I can’t even feed myself that healthy for that cheap.

]]> By: Kim http://dogfoodchat.com/the-honest-kitchen-dog-food/comment-page-2/#comment-17227 Kim Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:34:49 +0000 http://dogfoodchat.com/?p=2096#comment-17227 I have performance dogs that eat home cooked and THK. Great product, once hydrated is not that expensive. I currently have a puppy on Thrive, Embark and Orijen kibble. The combination has worked very well. I have performance dogs that eat home cooked and THK. Great product, once hydrated is not that expensive. I currently have a puppy on Thrive, Embark and Orijen kibble. The combination has worked very well.

]]> By: Rick http://dogfoodchat.com/the-honest-kitchen-dog-food/comment-page-2/#comment-17042 Rick Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:29:00 +0000 http://dogfoodchat.com/?p=2096#comment-17042 Honest Kitchen products are now China free Nutrition Note: Celery contains folate which is essential for the production and maintenance of new cells as well as providing Potassium which helps control our nerves and muscles. It is a natural source of calcium, magnesium and vitamin. ( The Honest Kitchen will source celery from North America beginning August, 2010. Previously, celery was sourced from US operated farms in China, Europe and North America.) http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/knowledge/our-ingredients/ Honest Kitchen products are now China free

Nutrition Note: Celery contains folate which is essential for the production and maintenance of new cells as well as providing Potassium which helps control our nerves and muscles. It is a natural source of calcium, magnesium and vitamin.

( The Honest Kitchen will source celery from North America beginning August, 2010. Previously, celery was sourced from US operated farms in China, Europe and North America.)

http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/knowledge/our-ingredients/

]]> By: Susan http://dogfoodchat.com/the-honest-kitchen-dog-food/comment-page-2/#comment-16978 Susan Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:58:28 +0000 http://dogfoodchat.com/?p=2096#comment-16978 @Peggy - I am just about to switch my 8 month old pup to something new. But new is not yet defined. I was leaning toward HK. I've called them and were very helpful. They're sending some taste sample of Embark to see if Bodhi will like it. I'm also looking at Orijen and hoping to add that to the Embark. How much Orijen are you mixing with the feed for your senior dog? To anywone - My pup is a picky eater so I'm at a lost. He's on Merrick's Puppy Plate but has not developed a firm stool in the last couple of months. I think that's been long enough. The vet recommends switching to adult formula. I've also tried Castor & Pollux and Blue. Help anyone? @Peggy – I am just about to switch my 8 month old pup to something new. But new is not yet defined. I was leaning toward HK. I’ve called them and were very helpful. They’re sending some taste sample of Embark to see if Bodhi will like it.
I’m also looking at Orijen and hoping to add that to the Embark. How much Orijen are you mixing with the feed for your senior dog?

To anywone – My pup is a picky eater so I’m at a lost. He’s on Merrick’s Puppy Plate but has not developed a firm stool in the last couple of months. I think that’s been long enough. The vet recommends switching to adult formula. I’ve also tried Castor & Pollux and Blue. Help anyone?

]]> By: Peggy http://dogfoodchat.com/the-honest-kitchen-dog-food/comment-page-2/#comment-16088 Peggy Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:42:25 +0000 http://dogfoodchat.com/?p=2096#comment-16088 @ Jess - Actually,the Honest Kitchen people have been very responsive to everyone's questions and concerns on their facebook page. if you have a question, you might want to add them there or just email them to get an answer. I have found most of the info im looking for on their website. Here specially are where all their ingredients come from: http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/knowledge/our-ingredients/ currently, my older dog (with bad genetics such as bad teeth and prone to being overweight) is on a mix on Orijen and Embark from THK and have lost 2 lbs since last month starting this new diet. He LOVES it and can't get enough. My other dog whose had the best genes and beautiful won't touch his Embark but loves his kibble which includes Orijen and Blue Buffalo. @ Jess – Actually,the Honest Kitchen people have been very responsive to everyone’s questions and concerns on their facebook page. if you have a question, you might want to add them there or just email them to get an answer. I have found most of the info im looking for on their website. Here specially are where all their ingredients come from: http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/knowledge/our-ingredients/

currently, my older dog (with bad genetics such as bad teeth and prone to being overweight) is on a mix on Orijen and Embark from THK and have lost 2 lbs since last month starting this new diet. He LOVES it and can’t get enough.
My other dog whose had the best genes and beautiful won’t touch his Embark but loves his kibble which includes Orijen and Blue Buffalo.

]]> By: Jess http://dogfoodchat.com/the-honest-kitchen-dog-food/comment-page-2/#comment-15925 Jess Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:16:27 +0000 http://dogfoodchat.com/?p=2096#comment-15925 Everybody has been getting on Great Life for not giving out the information where it is made. Well the same can be said for this product. I was just on their website and they well not disclose that information. I really have an issue with a company who makes up cock and bull story for not giving out that information. You won't see me feeding this product NO WAY!!!! Everybody has been getting on Great Life for not giving out the information where it is made. Well the same can be said for this product. I was just on their website and they well not disclose that information. I really have an issue with a company who makes up cock and bull story for not giving out that information. You won’t see me feeding this product NO WAY!!!!

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