Vet Resources
Nutrition backed by science. Trusted by vets.
Getting pets on the path to good health through good food.
Since day one, our mission has been to craft food that makes a meaningful difference in pets’ health. Over 20 years later, we’re proud of the positive impact we’ve had—and we’ve backed it up with research.
Explore our latest studies to see how human grade, whole food nutrition can support real health outcomes.
Recent Studies
In-Home AAFCO Feeding Trial
Skin & Coat Study
Our Portfolio Snapshot
Dog Food Overview
Cat Food Overview
"I have been feeding The Honest Kitchen to my patients and personal pets for over a decade. The quality of the food and dedication of the company to meet the highest level of excellence in every aspect of making the food is exceptional."
Dr. Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR*
"I have been feeding The Honest Kitchen to my patients and personal pets for over a decade. The quality of the food and dedication of the company to meet the highest level of excellence in every aspect of making the food is exceptional."
Dr. Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR*
Frequently Asked Questions
We have a rigorous development process to ensure proper formulation for pets. Our recipes are developed in collaboration with leading veterinarians, including board-certified veterinary nutritionists and PhD food scientists.
We ensure that ingredients serve a specific purpose and deliver a solid nutritional punch including appropriate levels of protein, fat and micronutrients.
Our Complete and Balanced recipes are formulated to meet the AAFCO dog food or cat food nutrient requirements and are rigorously tested at an independent ISO accredited laboratory during the product development, production and ongoing maintenance phases to ensure optimal nutrition.
We routinely review ingredients for quality, purpose and palatability and implement beneficial changes for dogs and cats.
Yes, we formulate our complete & balanced recipes to meet the nutrient profiles established by AAFCO. We have several recipes that are crafted for all life stages and adults.
Additionally, we've conducted in-home AAFCO feeding trials that exceeded the minimum required standards and highlighted that our recipes support overall wellness and heart health in dogs.
Learn more here.
Yes! We have a wide range of recipes that meet a variety of needs.
A few helpful links for review include:
For additional guidance, we recommend reaching out to our team at vets@thehonestkitchen.com.
Yes! We offer a discount both to vets and their clinics for personal use, as well as a wholesale discount for vets who sell our products to their clients through their offices.
To learn more, please contact our team at vets@thehonestkitchen.com.
*The views, advice and opinions expressed by Dr. Leilani Alvarez regarding The Honest Kitchen's products are her own and may not be representative of the views and opinions of her employer, Schwarzman Animal Medical Center or any other affiliated party.