Dehydrated pet food is made by gently removing moisture from whole food ingredients, preserving nutrients and flavor while offering shelf-stable convenience of a dry food.

The Honest Kitchen’s founder, Lucy Postins, wanted to create a pet food that was a close to homemade and fresh dog food as possible, but wanted it to be more convenient, affordable and shelf stable.

By gently dehydrating real, whole food ingredients, Lucy realized pet parents could simply add warm water to deliver a meal that is just as tasty and nutritious as "human food," without the time, cost, or hassle of cooking it from scratch.

Simply put, dehydration removes moisture while locking in natural nutrition, aromas, and taste. It delivers the same high-quality nutrition as fresh or homemade dog food, but with two major advantages:

• No refrigeration required – It stays fresh in your pantry!
• Minimal prep work – It’s ready in minutes, making it a more practical alternative to frozen or refrigerated fresh brands.
  

Wholemade is less processed than traditional kibble. Instead of being extruded at high temperatures, our recipes are gently dehydrated to help preserve the nutrients and flavor of our thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Just add warm water to create a fresh, wholesome meal with a softer texture dogs love.

Simply add warm water, stir and wait 3 minutes to let it rehydrate, and serve. It’s an easy way to serve the quality of fresh dog food at home.

If you’re hoping to skip the prep before each meal, you can refrigerate prepared dehydrated food for up to 3-4 days before serving. As human grade nutrition, we always recommend pet parents to treat our food “as you would your own” prepared meals.

Every Wholemade recipe is complete and balanced, so the best choice depends on your dog's unique needs:

• Whole Grain or Grain-Free – Choose based on your dog's grain preference.
• Life Stage – Tailored nutrition for puppies and seniors.
• Limited Ingredient – Ideal for dogs with food sensitivities or simpler dietary needs.
• Base Mix – Perfect for raw or homemade feeders who want to add their own protein.

We recommend a gradual 7–10 day transition:

• Start with a small amount mixed into current food
• Gradually increase THK while decreasing old food
• Monitor digestion and adjust as needed
  

Yes! Most of our recipes are complete and balanced for specific life stages and can be fed as a full diet when used as directed. Some recipes can also be used as toppers.

Many picky pets love The Honest Kitchen’s food because it smells and tastes like real, whole food (since it’s made with real, whole foods!). For very picky eaters, try adding warm water to enhance aroma or start with smaller portions mixed into their current food.

Fresh food delivery isn't the only way to feed fresh, minimally processed nutrition. Wholemade is dehydrated and shelf-stable, so you don't have to worry about thawing deliveries, making room in your fridge or freezer, or rushing to use it before it spoils. Just keep it in your cabinet, add warm water, and serve. Plus, it's often a more affordable way to feed human grade meals every day.