All of the dehydrated raw dog food products from Honest Kitchen are formulated to meet the AAFCO nutrient profiles for dogs and you don't have to add anything to make them 'complete'. However, the original idea behind these diets was as a base for a raw or other home made diet and to facilitate that, they are somewhat 'lite' in terms of fat and protein, so that your own choice of raw, or cooked, meat can be added, if desired.
It is entirely a matter of personal choice (and your dog's taste!) whether you add in extra meat and other ingredients, or not. Most people with younger and more active dogs like to mix in the additional meat, and those with senior or overweight animals usually prefer to feed the organic dog food alone.
Please call or email if you would like to discuss what is right for your dog, or if you have any questions regarding our organic dog food products.
DIETS:
VERVE- The original recipe! This food is ideal for adult maintenance and for dogs who do
well with some grain in their diets. Verve is a low fat, low calorie formula,
with beef as the protein source.
Verve is a combination of 100% human food grade organic rolled barley, organic rolled rye, beef, organic rolled oats, organic flaxseed, carrots, alfalfa, potatoes, eggs, spinach, red and green bell peppers, apples, chicory, parsley, cranberries, rosemary, peppermint, vitamins and minerals.
Complete AAFCO nutrient profile available upon request.
For more info see out list of ingredients.
For serving suggestions see our feeding guidelines.
FORCE- Force is a delicious offering for adult dogs who are intolerant of grains. Force is formulated with moderate protein, higher fat and total calories, with a moderate level of carbohydrates
This food is made from 100% human food grade chicken, organic flaxseed, potatoes, celery, cabbage, sweet potatoes, zucchini, green beans, apples, honey, alfalfa, kelp, yogurt, bananas, papayas, basil, garlic, rosemary, vitamins and minerals.
Complete AAFCO nutrient profile available upon request.
For more info see out list of ingredients.
For serving suggestions see our feeding guidelines.
EMBARK- Embark is a brand new recipe for all life stages. This diet is made with limited carbohydrates and high protein to support muscle structure and function, and promote lean body mass. It is particularly suited to puppies and more active dogs and is ideal for those who are intolerant of grains.
This food is made from 100% human food grade turkey, organic flaxseed, potatoes, celery, spinach, carrots, coconut, apples, organic kelp, eggs, sesame seeds, bananas, cranberries, rosemary, vitamins and minerals.
The Honest Kitchen's dehydrated foods must be hydrated with warm water, before serving. Each bucket of food will make just over 4 times its weight in fresh food, when hydrated.
Our foods hydrate as follows:
Weight
4 oz (Trial Size)
Dry Measured Cups
About 1 cup
Yield when hydrated
Makes about 1 lb of fresh food
4 lbs
Holds about 16 (Verve) to 17 (Embark & Force) cups
Makes about 16 to 17 lbs of fresh food.
10 lbs
Holds about 40 (Verve) to 43 (Embark & Force) cups
Makes about 40 to 43 lbs of fresh food
Feeding Guidelines (all foods)
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.
Up to 10 lbs....................................1/2 Cup
Up to 30 lbs.................................... 1 Cup
Up to 50 lbs.................................... 2 Cups
Up to 70 lbs.................................... 2 1/4 Cups
Up to 90 lbs.................................... 2 3/4 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.