Dog Food Popular Choice
The Honest Kitchen Wholemade Grain-Free Chicken Dehydrated Dog Food

The Honest Kitchen Wholemade Grain-Free Chicken Dehydrated Dog Food

By The Honest Kitchen 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
8.1 /10
Quality
7.5
Value
7.8
Design
8.0
Function
8.2
Durability
7.7

In a Nutshell

  • High-quality, nutritious dehydrated dog food.
  • Recent recipe change led to smell issues and picky eaters.
  • Great for pets with sensitive diets and health benefits.
  • Ease of use and convenience appreciated.

Quick Verdict

The Honest Kitchen Wholemade Grain-Free Chicken Dehydrated Dog Food is well-received for its quality and nutritional value. However, some users report issues with a changed recipe leading to a stale smell and picky pets.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 89%
Would Buy Again 89%
Avg Lifespan N/A

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • High Quality (3)

    Users appreciate the quality and nutritional value of the food.

  • Ease of Use (2)

    Mixing with water is convenient and easy.

  • Versatile (1)

    Can be used as a topper or a full meal.

Cons

  • Smell Issues (3) major

    Recent recipe change led to a stale smell that pets dislike.

  • Recipe Change (2) major

    Some users complained about the product not tasting as good as before due to the new recipe.

Quality Trend: Declining

Recent changes in the recipe have led to complaints about a stale smell and reduced palatability for some dogs.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Pet owners with picky eaters or pets with sensitive diets — The food's nutritional value and high quality make it suitable for pets with dietary restrictions.

Skip If

  • Owners who prioritize flavor consistency — Recent changes in the recipe may affect taste and smell, leading to picky eaters.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan N/A

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 Mix with water for better palatability.

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

4.3
9 reviews
5★
67%
4★
0%
3★
11%
2★
11%
1★
11%
nutrition (3) usually simple (2) smell issues (2)

Common Questions

How do I prepare the dehydrated dog food?

Mix with water, and it rehydrates to a more palatable texture

Is the new grain-free chicken recipe the same as before?

No, the new recipe has a stale smell and different taste, some dogs refuse to eat it

Highlighted Reviews

— BONNIE

"Our dogs love The Honest Kitchen. Ordering from Chewy is so easy and always comes as stated"

— Lawrence

"I have been a loyal supporter of The Honest Kitchen dog food for many years. Just recently I received a 4lb box of their grain free chicken. Unfortunately they definitely altered the recipe. It smells different, stale and like wet cardboard. Unfortunately, my dog would not even lick the spoon af..."

Bottom Line

If you're looking for a dehydrated dog food that offers high-quality ingredients and nutritional benefits, The Honest Kitchen is a strong contender. Just be aware of the potential issues with the changed recipe and the resulting smell.

8.1 /10
Excellent