Pre- and Probiotics are mainly used to help improve your dog’s intestinal tract. But it is also useful for alleviating a number of ailments affecting skin, eyes, or nose. Flaxseed/ Fish/salmon oils are important sources of omega-3 fatty acids and are vital to a dog’s immune and nervous system. They aid in battling allergies and arthritis and many vets recommend them for inflamed skin conditions as it can reduce swelling. Fiber supplements are great if your dog suffers from chronic constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and other gastrointestinal tract issues. There are many varieties available so do check with your vet before giving them to your dog. Multivitamins are a good staple to have in your dog’s pantry if you’re unsure if your dog…
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5 tips to help your dog live longer
We all want our dogs to live a long and healthy life, but are we doing enough to help them achieve this? Here are 5 tips you can adhere to help your dog attain longevity. Put him on a diet An overweight or obese dog is much more likely to develop health problems, so keeping your dog trim and fit is one of the best ways to increase his or her lifespan. Your vet can assess your dog’s body condition and let you know how many calories he or she needs. Together with your vet, you can figure out a feeding plan that should include high quality pet food such as The Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Raw food and the type of treats your pooch needs….
5 things about keeping your Honest Kitchen fresh
All Honest Kitchen dehydrated foods have about 12 months’ shelf life and should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. We don’t recommend refrigerating our food because this can introduce moisture. do hydrate the food prior to freezing it into pre-made portions. All Honest Kitchen treats are naturally shelf-stable and also have about 12 months’ storage life. All Honest Kitchen dehydrated foods come with a “tear out and keep” card with the date of manufacture printed on. Picture credit to: Patrick Mahaney Once rehydrated, any Honest Kitchen leftovers should be treated like raw food and refrigerated up to 48 hours or discarded. Always store your Honest Kitchen pet food in its original bag as it is made to retain…
Elimination Diet for Food Allergies
Elimination diets are typically used to identify the types of food substances that a person or animal may be intolerant of; all suspected foods are removed from the diet and reintroduced one at a time. picture credit: http://www.doggygoo.com/uploads/Always%20Itchy.jpg There are several ways to conduct an elimination diet or a feeding trial to figure out what it is your pet is allergic to. Here’s a sample template that The Honest Kitchen recommends: Week One Start with an extremely simplified diet first, then gradually add other ingredients one at a time. The Honest Kitchen advises a diet of 50% cooked ground turkey and 50% cooked mashed sweet potatoes. You should notice some reduction in itching and/or diarrhea. Week Two If itching and/or diarrhea persist, replace…
Pet Weight Loss with The Honest Kitchen
Pet obesity is a rising trend in today’s society – in fact, veterinarians estimate that nearly half the pet population in the world is overweight. There are two main causes of obesity: food intake and the lack of exercise. Even if your pets are not eating more than they should, most pet foods are becoming increasingly higher in calories. Feeding Low Fat Foods The Honest Kitchen’s Preference base-mix recipe is naturally low in fat – 6.0% only – with 12% of protein and 333 calories per cup, pet owners have the freedom to choose the ideal source of protein to be added in together. Preference is made with ingredients such as dehydrated sweet potatoes, organic alfalfa, spinach, pumpkin, organic kelp, honey and other nutritious ingredients. It’s…
About The Honest Kitchen supplement: Pro Bloom
By Charmaine Ng Did you know that cats and dogs are lactose intolerant? The only time these animals are able to digest lactose is when they are babies and their bodies contain the enzyme lactase (which is needed to break down lactose). As our pets grow up, it’s normal for their bodies to stop producing lactase and thus, they become lactose intolerant. But the good news is that there is one kind of milk your pets can drink without fear of vomiting or gastrointestinal upset. Pro Bloom is The Honest Kitchen’s very own formulation of natural goat’s milk fortified with probiotics and digestive enzymes, designed to nourish and nurture your kitty and pup. It’s ideal for growing pets and general immune support at the…
3 Easy Recipes to Bake with The Honest Kitchen Pet Food
By Charmaine Ng Your box of The Honest Kitchen pet food is not only healthy; it’s also very versatile. While it can be served with water, it can also be served with cooked food . And on top of that, it can be used to prepare healthy, delicious treats for your furry friends. Here are what you can make at home. Feel free to use any flavour of dehydrated food, whether it’s Zeal, Thrive or Embark, or even Preference. Before you begin, make sure your dog is not allergic to any of the ingredients used. Pork and Cheddar Cheese Cookies Ingredients 1 cups dehydrated food 250g minced pork 100g grated cheddar cheese 1 egg 1/2 cup water Instructions Pre-heat your oven to…
3 Easy Recipes to go with The Honest Kitchen Pet Food
By Charmaine Ng Bored of simply mixing your dog’s The Honest Kitchen dehydrated food with just water? We’ve got three easy recipes to spice up his or her daily meals. Before you begin, make sure your dogs aren’t allergic to any of the ingredients suggested. *The recipes are catered for one large breed dog. You can choose to halve the recipe or simply refrigerate the excess. Be reminded that it should stay fresh for up to four days maximum in the fridge. Beef Broth with Apple, Carrot and Eggs Ingredients 1/2 granny smith apple 1/2 medium sized carrot 250g beef cubes (you can use any cut of beef or even minced beef) 1 egg Instructions Wash and chop apple. Remove all seeds and core….
How to feed The Honest Kitchen dehydrated pet food
Not sure what to do with your new box of The Honest Kitchen’s dehydrated pet food? Don’t fret, we’re going to teach you just how much to feed your dog or cat, and what you need to do before serving it to your precious pet. #1 Find out how much your pet needs to eat a day Below are the recommended feeding guidelines for you to use as reference, the actual intake depends on the age, size and activity level of your pets and you may tweak it to suit your pet’s dietary needs. For complete dog diets (e.g Embark, Zeal, Thrive, Force): Embark Force Thrive Zeal For base-mix dog diets (Preference): Preference For complete cat…
Why choose dehydrated food?
Why feed your pet dehydrated food If you’ve been keeping up with our blog, then you must’ve come to a conclusion about the different diets available for our furballs here in Singapore. If you need further convincing that a dehydrated diet is best for your pet, here are 5 reasons why. #1 It’s a good go-between choice for Fido If you want to avoid overly-synthetic foods like kibble and canned wet food, but don’t want to run the risk of accidentally poisoning your four-legged friend by feeding raw, then it’s quite obvious the dehydrated food is your best choice. The moment you re-hydrate the food, it becomes biologically appropriate food with about 70% water (unless you want to add more). #2 It’s a…