Brock (Black & Tan Shep) was diagnosed with allergies around 2yrs of age. I never did any allergy testing but he seemed to be allergic to beef and some environmental things as well. I switched around to several different foods and my vet put him on prednisone as well. The prednisone help but I was not happy when i read the ill effects of long-term usage of the prednison so I research and found honest kitchen! I am happy to say he almost never itches anymore and the only symptoms of his allergies are a little bit of irritated eyes and that’s it!!!! My pack of 6 eats HK and have never been to the vet as of yet for any illnesses. LOVE the food!
Brock (Black & Tan Shep) was diagnosed with allergies around 2yrs of age. I never did any allergy testing but he seemed to be allergic to beef and some environmental things as well. I switched around to several different foods and my vet put him on prednisone as well. The prednisone help but I was not happy when i read the ill effects of long-term usage of the prednison so I research and found honest kitchen! I am happy to say he almost never itches anymore and the only symptoms of his allergies are a little bit of irritated eyes and that’s it!!!! My pack of 6 eats HK and have never been to the vet as of yet for any illnesses. LOVE the food!
Chewy’s Thankful for Force
Dear THK,
My dog Chewy had been suffering from skin problems, toe nail loss, and avoidance of his food for several months. We were seeing a new vet who kept giving him antibiotics, steroids, and anti-fungal. She was even suggesting that he was suffering from Lupus. After nothing was working, I decided to see if this was a food allergy. I was telling this to a friend of mine who told me about The Honest Kitchen and she ordered Chewy a box of Force.
I have never seen a dog SO excited to eat his food! Chewy had a complete turn around with his ailments as well as returning to his old, happy, playful self. I believe it was your food that gave me back my dog. For this, I am very thankful. You have wonderful products!!
Sincerely,
J. & Chewy
October 2011
My little girl Midnight had some minor ongoing problems, but she really took a turn for the worse a few years ago when I went on vacation for a week in August and left her home with a babysitter. The babysitter took her to a vet since she thought Midnight had an eye infection. They started treating her for allergies with a special shampoo, pills, and antibiotics. When I got home, I had clumps of hair all over my house and Midnight was practically bald. I dealt with a vet for about 6 months, but nothing they did made a difference. I always thought diet was the key so I started exploring different options. I tried a few foods at the pet store but was not seeing results so I turned to the internet to see if I could find a solution. I stumbled upon The Honest Kitchen’s website and figured I would give it a try. The cost of the food did not deter me since I figured it was less than I was paying in vet fees and medicine. Within a couple of days, Midnight was more at peace. She was no longer waking me up every night with her scratching, licking, and crying. The return of her hair has been a slow process, but you can see from the pictures it is coming back!!!! Best of all she loves her Zeal. She likes it with a scrambled egg and a teaspoon of olive oil…..I cannot fix it fast enough for her and she would eat 4 times a day if I would let her. Thank you for making a difference in Midnight’s life!!
My little girl Midnight had some minor ongoing problems, but she really took a turn for the worse a few years ago when I went on vacation for a week in August and left her home with a babysitter. The babysitter took her to a vet since she thought Midnight had an eye infection. They started treating her for allergies with a special shampoo, pills, and antibiotics. When I got home, I had clumps of hair all over my house and Midnight was practically bald. I dealt with a vet for about 6 months, but nothing they did made a difference. I always thought diet was the key so I started exploring different options. I tried a few foods at the pet store but was not seeing results so I turned to the internet to see if I could find a solution. I stumbled upon The Honest Kitchen’s website and figured I would give it a try. The cost of the food did not deter me since I figured it was less than I was paying in vet fees and medicine. Within a couple of days, Midnight was more at peace. She was no longer waking me up every night with her scratching, licking, and crying. The return of her hair has been a slow process, but you can see from the pictures it is coming back!!!! Best of all she loves her Zeal. She likes it with a scrambled egg and a teaspoon of olive oil…..I cannot fix it fast enough for her and she would eat 4 times a day if I would let her. Thank you for making a difference in Midnight’s life!!
- Georgina
Thrive, Ruby, Thrive!
“I have attached a picture of our 1yr old English Bulldog as testament to the nutritional value of Thrive dog food, Ruby has been on Thrive since day one and well…..a pictures worth a thousand words. Keep up the good work, RH
Olivia’s Road To Recovery
The following post was written by LIFE+DOG magazine contributor Kate Smargiasso in July, 2011, following a two-month journey of recovery after rescuing Olivia from the streets of Houston. The Honest Kitchen sponsored part of her recovery by sending Zeal, Invigor (an immunity supplement) and Sparkle (skin & coat supplement)
“It has been over two joyous months now since we’ve had Miss Olivia in our lives. What a fun, HAPPY and super excited girl she is. It’s so good to see this girl run around and enjoy life as compared to the state she was in when we rescued her. From literally not having any hair and missing a layer of skin in many areas, to a blonde bombshell…what an amazing daily transformation we have witnessed. I was so excited when I saw her white tipped tail grow in – love those!
Pictures speak a thousand words so below is her first day “BEFORE” picture, as well as her current up-to-date “AFTER” picture. I guarantee this is the same sweet dog and no, I have not retouched the photos.
As I lay here typing with all of my four-legged babies sleeping next to me, Olivia is having a puppy dream. I wonder if she’s dreaming of her sad homeless days or her current “let’s play everyone” life. I hope it’s the later and that she’s been able to lock those sad memories into an area she never has to access again.
It’s quite amazing how a dog can forgive. I’ve heard too many abuse stories to where I am amazed that some dogs will ever trust again, but they do. Dogs do not hold a grudge, they will not judge you and will always be there whenever you need them – no questions asked. Human beings can learn a multitude of things from animals, including forgiveness, compassion, unconditional love and so many other positive traits. I hope that people are listening and paying attention to our furry educators as they are excellent teachers.
The fact that Olivia was able to recover so quickly was due to an excellent diet, of course great vetting and loads of love and support. I talk about proper nutrition often and will continue to do so since I wholeheartedly believe it can make such a large difference in your animal’s overall health. Sure, you can feed your dog a run of the mill food and it will survive and hopefully live a long life. However, if you feed an excellent food, like The Honest Kitchen (who graciously sponsored Olivia’s entire road to recovery), you will see an amazing difference in not only their skin and coat, but in the brightness of eyes, their ease of ability to digest, increased energy levels, etc.
Humans can survive on junk food—fast food and the many other terrible things we can put into our bodies—but when we’re on an excellent nutritional diet we feel better, look better and live healthier lives. It’s no different with our four- legged friends!
Also, skin allergies, excessive scratching, ear rubbing and other irritations could be the direct cause of a food allergy. You should discuss all options with your trusted veterinarian to determine what’s right for you and your pet.
Read, learn, and educate yourself on everything you need to know about our beloved animals and how to help them reach their peak of physical and mental wellness. They depend on responsible people to better their lives and you know they would do the same for us if they could.
Also some great news – Olivia received second place in SNAP’s (Spay-Neuter Assistance Program) Tales of Two Cities contest. Thank you to everyone who voted for her. We are both very appreciative!”
- Kate Smargiasso
