Dog Scout says “Thank you”
Dear honest kitchen:
I just wanted to update you on my 9-year-old mixed breed, Bailey. After some blood work and several urinalyses which were “very dilute”
my vet said Bailey could be at the beginning stages of kidney disease. Research pointed me toward
better dog food, higher quality protein, lower phosphorous, etc. Fellow Dog Scouts pointed me toward
Keen, which I had heard of after receiving a sample in our Dog Scout goody bag from Dog Scouts of
America Texas Mini Camp last year. Several dog scout members since started their dog on Honest
Kitchen products. I also received a lot of valuable input from THK by e-mail. Thank you.
Well, Bailey has been on Keen for about 7 or 8 weeks now and the last urinalysis came back normal
as did his bloodwork, which improved on lots of levels. My vet even said he was sure it was because
I watch his food so closely and use a good quality product.
I’m so happy I could dance. Honest Kitchen has done so much for Bailey and me–Thank you!
Donna D. – Texas
Flaxseed – One of nature’s most perfect foods.
Ever wondered where we get our certified organic flaxseed from? Here’s an actual photo of one of the flax fields in full bloom! So beautiful!
“Our organic flax is grown here in North Dakota, where 95% of US flax happens to be grown. Our supplier told me that when the flax is in bloom in mid-August, the fields from a distance look like a rippled lake,” says Laurette Sipe, our resident herbalist and director of operations and purchasing.
“The pods are quite ingenious, where the shell holds about 7-11 flax seeds, a great example of nature at her finest. The seeds inside the pods are amazingly shiny – and are sliced not milled using ultra-sharp blades, which helps to prevent leaking of the valuable golden oil inside each one.”
Flaxseed has often been referred to as “nature’s most perfect food”. It is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, vital for healthy skin, coat, heart, joints and kidneys. Flaxseed also contains lignans which are potent cancer fighters and antioxidants. Loaded with vitamins and phytonutrients, flax offers a great supply of fiber and protein, too!
Flax offers a nice ratio of healthy fats to protein, as well as both soluble and insoluble fiber and, in addition, some essential minerals, according to Laurette. And since our flax is grown organically, therefore, it is likely higher in minerals than conventionally grown.
Flaxseed contains alpha-linolenic acid(ALA) and omega-3 fatty acids. Essential Fatty Acids are important in the development and maintenance of a healthy brain, liver, heart and immune system. Animals cannot survive without them and this is why they are referred to as essential fatty acids. However, dogs are not efficient at converting ALA to EPA and DHA so a variety of sources of fats is recommended for our dogs to make sure they get the essential fatty acids they require.
I have tried Keen and the dogs are doing very well on it even our dog with the sensitive stomach…
I have tried Keen and the dogs are doing very well on it even our dog with the sensitive stomach. Having three large dogs this is priced very well for us. Thank you.
P.S. We have tried all of your products!
The dogs love the Keen. I can’t give them enough of it…
I believe that they are doing extremely well right now because I am able to provide a good raw diet to nurse them back to health. The dogs love the Keen. I can’t give them enough of it.
