The Honest Kitchen Force
November 23, 2009
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The Honest Kitchen Force Dog Food
The Honest Kitchen is a private, family owned company located in the up-and-coming East Village near Downtown San Diego.
“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.”
They offer four completely gluten-free, grain-free diets and all our products are guaranteed 100% wheat free.
The Honest Kitchen Force Dog Food
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The Honest Kitchen Force dog food is designed for dogs with sensitive stomachs and chronic ailments related to the consumption of glutinous grains. It’s good for dogs of all life stages. Based the nutritional profile of the Force dog food, this is a high quality food.
The Honest Kitchen Force Dog Food: First Five Ingredients Analysis:
- Hormone-free chicken
- Organic Flaxseed
- Potatos
- Celery
- Sweet Potatoes
Hormone-Free Chicken is the first ingredient, and accounts for the majority of the protein in this food.
Organic Flaxseed is the second ingredient, and is considered a high quality seed that is rich in Omega 3′s which help support your dog’s joint health.
Potato is the third ingredient in the food and provides carbohydrates for your dog.
Celery & Sweet Potato’s are the fourth and fifth ingredients found in the Force. Celery is particularly high in vitamin K, while sweet potato’s offer energy in the form of carbohydrates, and are high in vitamin A and a number of other vitamins and minerals.
Please share your experiences with The Honest Kitchen’s Force Dog Food by posting a comment below!
The Honest Kitchen Force Dog Food – Full Ingredients List:
Hormone-free chicken, organic flaxseed, potatoes, celery, sweet potatoes, apples, alfalfa, organic kelp, honey, zucchini, green beans, cabbage, bananas, papayas, basil, garlic and rosemary.
The Honest Kitchen Force Dog Food – Guaranteed Analysis:
| Crude Protein, min. | 21.94% |
| Crude Fat, min. | 14.61% |
| Crude Fiber, max. | 5.5% |
| Moisture, max. | 6.78% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids, min. | 3.39% |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids, min. | 2.66% |
| DHA (Docosohexaenoic Acid) min. | 0.02% |
*Pertains to the food as it comes out of the box – dehydrated, but still with a small amount of natural moisture present.
The Honest Kitchen Force Dog Food – Daily Feeding Guidelines:
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.
| Dog’s Weight | Amount Per Day (Dry) | |
|---|---|---|
| Less Active | More 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 |
A full standard US Measuring Cup of dehydrated food (which is 8 oz by volume or 4 oz by weight) will hydrate to make about 1lb of fresh food.
Half to one cup of extra meat or other ingredients may be mixed in with each cup of food, once hydrated. Please contact us if you would like guidance in deciding what to add, we are happy to help.
Preference feeding guidelines
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Just a heads up people! I just found out that the honest kitchen uses ingredients from china, thailand, and the philippines. It’s not all a US product. So beware!
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/
Hey Rick-congratulations!!!! Did you really have to post this message on every formula that Honest kitchen makes??? Don’t get me wrong-it is an excellent food but,holy crap!!!!!