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The Best Dog Foods for Huskies and Ingredients To Look For
The Best Dog Foods for Huskies and Ingredients To Look For
The Honest Kitchen

The Siberian husky was first brought to Alaska from Russia during the gold rush of 1909, when hard-working sled dogs were needed to haul gold through the unforgiving wilderness. Today,...

The Best Dog Food for Boston Terriers: A Complete Guide
The Best Dog Food for Boston Terriers: A Complete Guide
The Honest Kitchen

With their big eyes, flat faces, and built-in tuxedo jackets, the Boston terrier is certainly a unique breed. But where they may lack in size, they make up big time...

How To Choose the Best Dog Food for Your Cockapoo
How To Choose the Best Dog Food for Your Cockapoo
The Honest Kitchen

A cross between a cocker spaniel and a miniature poodle, the cockapoo is an excellent companion dog with a happy disposition. Boasting a fun-loving personality and all the fluffiness of...

Chicken Meal: What Is It and Should You Feed It to Your Pets?
Chicken Meal: What Is It and Should You Feed It to Your Pets?
The Honest Kitchen

If you've ever looked closely at the ingredients on pet food labels, you've almost certainly seen "chicken meal" listed as a main ingredient in many commercial pet foods. In fact,...

The Ultimate Guide to Feeding Your Australian Shepherd
The Ultimate Guide to Feeding Your Australian Shepherd
The Honest Kitchen

Did you know that Australian shepherds were the 12th most popular dog breed in the U.S. in 2022? If you’re familiar with these incredible canines, this probably doesn’t come as...

The Ultimate Guide to Feeding Your Pomeranian
The Ultimate Guide to Feeding Your Pomeranian
The Honest Kitchen

Weighing in at anywhere from three to seven pounds, Pomeranians are a true “toy breed” and the smallest of all Nordic dog breeds. Pomeranians are known for being curious and...

How To Support a Natural Diet for Your Cat
How To Support a Natural Diet for Your Cat
The Honest Kitchen

Obesity and behavioral problems are common in cats, and are often tied to not only how much they eat, but how they are fed, according to a 2020 study. One...

Everything You Need To Know About Non-GMO Dog Food
Everything You Need To Know About Non-GMO Dog Food
The Honest Kitchen

If you’ve been wondering about GMO ingredients in dog food, you’ve come to the right place.  When you better understand what GMO ingredients are and what the research shows about...

Organic Cat Treats: What Does It Mean & Other Healthy Treat Options
Organic Cat Treats: What Does It Mean & Other Healthy Treat Options
The Honest Kitchen

Even when it’s time for treats, many cat lovers are looking for a tasty and healthy option to reward their kitty without adding unnecessary or unhealthy ingredients into their diet. ...

Dog Joint Pain: Signs, Treatment, and Prevention
Dog Joint Pain: Signs, Treatment, and Prevention
The Honest Kitchen

Do you ever feel a twinge in your back as you stand up from the couch or wake up with sore knees after going for a jog the day before?...

Dachshund’s Nutritional Needs: The Best Foods for Your Long-Bodied Dog
Dachshund’s Nutritional Needs: The Best Foods for Your Long-Bodied Dog
The Honest Kitchen

Who doesn't love a weiner dog? The dachshund’s long, slinky-like spine and stubby limbs certainly set them apart from other breeds — but it's their boisterous personality and fierce loyalty...

Best Food for Chihuahuas: A Complete Guide To Feeding Your Tiny Toy Dog
Best Food for Chihuahuas: A Complete Guide To Feeding Your Tiny Toy Dog
The Honest Kitchen

Weighing less than six pounds, the Chihuahua is one of the world's smallest dog breeds. Still, if you have one, you know first-hand that these pint-sized pups make up for...

Giant Appetites, Giant Meals: The Top Dry Foods for Large Dogs
Giant Appetites, Giant Meals: The Top Dry Foods for Large Dogs
The Honest Kitchen

Massive paws. Slobbery kisses. Big, wagging tails. There's a lot to love about large breed dogs. And if you have one in your home, of course you want to make...

Nourishing Your Lab: A Guide to the Best Dog Foods for Labrador Retrievers
Nourishing Your Lab: A Guide to the Best Dog Foods for Labrador Retrievers
The Honest Kitchen

In the world of dog breeds, there is a lot of variation in things like size, temperament, and lifespan, but something else often asked is whether certain breeds need a...

Cat with food looking out of window
Healthy and Appealing Cat Food Toppers
Liz Palika

Feline friends are often finicky eaters. Some will only eat a particular trusted food, while others may eat a variety of foods but are unwilling to try anything new. This...

Why You Shouldn’t Look for “Organic” Dog Treats (And What To Give Your Dog Instead)
Why You Shouldn’t Look for “Organic” Dog Treats (And What To Give Your Dog Instead)
The Honest Kitchen

You already understand the importance of feeding your dog quality food, but what about treats? Unfortunately, feeding your dog poor-quality treats could negate many of the benefits of nutritious food....

8 Best Dog Food Toppers for Tastier Mealtimes
8 Best Dog Food Toppers for Tastier Mealtimes
The Honest Kitchen

Whether you're looking for a way to get your picky dog to eat or want to make mealtimes more fun for your pup, dog food toppers can be a great...

Immunity Boosters for Dogs: The Best Ways to Keep Your Pup Healthy
Immunity Boosters for Dogs: The Best Ways to Keep Your Pup Healthy
The Honest Kitchen

Most of us think about our immune system on a pretty regular basis. We want to know what to do to protect our bodies against germs, bacteria, and viruses. This...

Can Dogs Eat Rice? Tips and Benefits of Rice for Your Dog
Can Dogs Eat Rice? Tips and Benefits of Rice for Your Dog
The Honest Kitchen

Rice can be a great and nutritious ingredient to add into your dog’s diet. However, like with many ingredients, the quality and type of rice makes a difference. Below, we'll...

What To Look for in a Skin and Coat Dog Food
What To Look for in a Skin and Coat Dog Food
The Honest Kitchen

Healthy skin and coat are often signs of good overall health and wellness in a dog. If your pup's fur feels soft when you pet them — and if their...

What To Look for in a Healthy Dog Food
What To Look for in a Healthy Dog Food
The Honest Kitchen

These days, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of dog food brands on the market. Of course, you want to serve the healthiest food to your dog...

Best Cat Food for a Healthy Coat: 7 Best Foods for Fur and Skin
Best Cat Food for a Healthy Coat: 7 Best Foods for Fur and Skin
The Honest Kitchen

Have you noticed that your cat’s fur isn’t looking as shiny and thick as it once did? Maybe there are white flakes on your cat’s skin, and their fur is...

A Guide to Healthy Cat Food: What To Look for and What To Avoid
A Guide to Healthy Cat Food: What To Look for and What To Avoid
The Honest Kitchen

Whether you’ve brought home a new kitten for the first time or have an older cat struggling to maintain a healthy weight, cat food is usually at the top of...

What Is Natural Dog Food? Overview, Examples, and Tips
What Is Natural Dog Food? Overview, Examples, and Tips
The Honest Kitchen

As a responsible pet owner, you likely want the best for your pet. Pet food is one area where you have quite a bit of control, yet many commercially made...

Healthy Meat for Dogs: Beef, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Lamb, Fish, or Duck?
Healthy Meat for Dogs: Beef, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Lamb, Fish, or Duck?
The Honest Kitchen

Most dog owners are well aware that dog food contains a protein source. In fact, many commercially made kibble foods actually list the protein source as one of the main...

Human Grade vs. Feed Grade Pet Food: Which One Is Right for Your Pet?
Human Grade vs. Feed Grade Pet Food: Which One Is Right for Your Pet?
The Honest Kitchen

Human grade pet food is safe for human consumption every step of the processing stage. But is it better than feed grade? Find out more here.

The Dog Lover’s Guide to Human Grade Dog Food
The Dog Lover’s Guide to Human Grade Dog Food
The Honest Kitchen

Brands claiming to sell human grade dog food are popping up all over these days. However, very few of these brands actually meet human grade standards. As the world's first...

The Cat Lover’s Guide to Human Grade Cat Food
The Cat Lover’s Guide to Human Grade Cat Food
The Honest Kitchen

Your cat relies on you for their nutritional well-being. As a cat owner, you know the importance of providing your cat with high-quality food. Yet many cat owners get confused...

What Can I Feed My Cat?
What Can I Feed My Cat?
The Honest Kitchen

One of the most important jobs you have as a cat owner is feeding your cat. Your cat relies on you for all their nutritional needs, and the foods you...

7 Benefits of Human Grade Cat Food
7 Benefits of Human Grade Cat Food
The Honest Kitchen

For cat parents, feline friends are valued members of the family, so what they consume is of the utmost importance. Whether your cat prefers freeze-dried raw food, fresh food, wet...

dog pumpkin
The Perks of Feeding your Dog Pumpkin
The Honest Kitchen

Do you want to feed your dog a food that supports healthy digestion, a strong immune system, great eyesight, and a lustrous coat? If so, then consider adding pumpkin to...

Are Dehydrated Foods Good for Dogs? The Pros & Cons
Are Dehydrated Foods Good for Dogs? The Pros & Cons
Dr. Leilani Alvarez

It's no secret that diet and nutrition are key to your dog's ongoing health and wellness — but how can you know whether your dog's food is right for them?...

coconut oil
How Much Coconut Oil To Give Your Dog + 5 Ways To Try It
Dr. Leilani Alvarez

Many people tout the benefits of coconut oil for their own health and well-being, claiming it does everything from reducing inflammation to improving cognition. But what about coconut oil for...

Best Fruits & Vegetables To Feed Your Dog and Which To Avoid
Best Fruits & Vegetables To Feed Your Dog and Which To Avoid
The Honest Kitchen

Spring and summer bring many fresh fruits and vegetables into your kitchen. You may feel tempted to feed some of these to your dog as a healthy treat — but...

When To Change Your Cat’s Food: 4 Easy Tips for Switching Cat Food
When To Change Your Cat’s Food: 4 Easy Tips for Switching Cat Food
The Honest Kitchen

  Cats can be finicky eaters, so it can be tempting to keep your feline friend on the same food indefinitely. After all, who wants to deal with the hassle...

Top Tips for Choosing the Best Cat Food
Top Tips for Choosing the Best Cat Food
The Honest Kitchen

What is the best food for your cat? Every cat needs something different depending on age, activity level, health issues, and other factors. To make matters even trickier, cats have...

Best Vitamins and Supplements for a Healthy Dog
Best Vitamins and Supplements for a Healthy Dog
Dr. Leilani Alvarez

Many commercially produced dog foods fortify their recipes with added nutrients to ensure your pup gets the nutrients they need. These pet foods, including The Honest Kitchen’s, are formulated to...

8 Healthy Treat Options for Dogs
8 Healthy Treat Options for Dogs
The Honest Kitchen

Even the most health-conscious dog parent wants to reward their pet for good behavior — or simply boost their mood with a treat. However, not all dog treats are created...

6 Diet Recommendations for Indoor Cats
6 Diet Recommendations for Indoor Cats
Dr. Leilani Alvarez

As you tend to the needs of your indoor cat, you need to make sure your cat’s diet is up to par. Whether you choose dry food or wet food,...

grain free
Grain Free and Cats: Is Grain Free Food Bad for Cats?
Dr. Leilani Alvarez

Cat owners who are looking more closely at their cat's diet and researching healthy choices will likely come across information about grain free cat diets, as well as some strong...

High-Moisture Diets: Benefits of Adding Water to Your Dog’s or Cat’s Food
High-Moisture Diets: Benefits of Adding Water to Your Dog’s or Cat’s Food
The Honest Kitchen

Today's dog and cat foods are often served up kibble-style, which often uses extreme heat and pressure to pack pet food into hard round pellets. And while this kind of...

Cat drinking goat's milk
Cats and Goat Milk: Everything You Need to Know
Dr. Leilani Alvarez

We’ve all seen movies where someone gives a cat a bowl of cow's milk or cream. Although this is classic imagery, cow's milk actually isn’t the best food for most...

cat sensitive stomach
Why Your Cat Has a Sensitive Stomach [According to Veterinarians]
Dr. Leilani Alvarez

If you’re like many cat owners, when your cat develops a sensitive stomach, you start checking the ingredients list on their food or scrutinizing the human food you gave them....

What Popular Nut Butters Can Your Dog Safely Eat? [+ Some Nutty Treats]
What Popular Nut Butters Can Your Dog Safely Eat? [+ Some Nutty Treats]
Pam Hair

Most of us like peanut butter. And what happens when people, especially kids, like a food? They share it with their dogs. And thankfully, most dogs enjoy peanut butter almost...

dog yogurt
Dogs and Yogurt: Can They Have It? And How Much?
Liz Palika

Yogurt has gone a long way from being an edgy health food! Today, you will find yogurts in the fridge in most households. When you consider the fact that yogurts...

Dog Food Serving Size: How Much To Feed Your Dog
Dog Food Serving Size: How Much To Feed Your Dog
Liz Palika

Your pet means the world to you and you want to ensure they remain happy and healthy. Therefore, it’s wise to learn more about dog food serving size and how...

dog banana
Can Dogs Eat Bananas? Yes, In Moderation
Amy Tokic

If you are a dog parent, you have quickly learned that certain fruits and vegetables - such as onions, garlic, mushrooms, avocados, and grapes - are toxic and dangerous for...

Home Remedies For Preventing and Treating Hot Spots On Your Dog
Home Remedies For Preventing and Treating Hot Spots On Your Dog
Dr. Leilani Alvarez

You may be dealing with hot spots on dogs (or moist dermatitis) in your home and wondering what to do about it. You’ve come to the right place to learn...

dog avocado
Can Dogs Eat Avocado? Benefits and Risks
Amy Tokic

If you have been keeping an eye on healthy food trends, you could not have missed the hype around avocados. Today, this fruit is one of the most appreciated for...