Dog Food Review: Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Grain-Free Turkey – Real Pros & Cons

 

© Text & Photos by Yoo Yun



Today I’m sharing our experience with the Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Grain-Free Turkey recipe.
With more pet parents focusing on high-quality food, I know how confusing the options can be.
After trying various types of food for Louie, I chose this one—and here’s what I’ve learned.



What Is Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Grain-Free Turkey?

Yes, the name is a bit long—but it’s for good reason!
The Honest Kitchen is a well-known brand worldwide, and their dehydrated dog food line is one of their signature products.

Louie eats the grain-free turkey recipe.
Although he’s not allergic to grains, I personally believe grain-free meals better suit his digestion.
We chose turkey because his allergy test showed very low sensitivity to this protein.



What Makes This Dog Food Special?

✅ Dehydrated Formula

Fresh, whole ingredients are ground and gently dehydrated to preserve nutrients.

✅ Grain-Free

No grains = easier digestion for sensitive stomachs.
Safe for both adult and senior dogs.

✅ Main Protein: Turkey

Turkey is gentle on the digestive system and less likely to trigger allergies.
It’s a great option for dogs with food sensitivities.

✅ Simple Prep

Just mix with water and wait a few minutes.
Even when I used room-temperature water by accident, it rehydrated beautifully.



What Does It Look Like?

At first glance, the food looks like powder—but you’ll see colorful bits of real veggies in it.
I mix 15g of food with 50ml of warm water for Louie.

After soaking, the mix thickens and becomes textured with visible turkey and vegetables.
Louie’s meals always look hearty and fresh.



Honest Review: Pros & Cons

✔ Pros

  • Human-grade ingredients you can trust

  • Nutrient preservation through gentle dehydration

  • No grains, easy on digestion

  • Easy preparation: just add water

  • Great for travel: light, compact, and ready anywhere

  • Space-saving storage: easy to portion in zipper bags

✖ Cons

  • Wait time: Needs ~3 minutes to fully absorb water

  • Cost: Premium-quality food with a matching price point



Louie’s Feeding Story

Louie used to eat freeze-dried kibble, which required breaking into pieces—a time-consuming task.
But now, he eats Honest Kitchen on his own. I used to sit beside him and hand-feed extras like freeze-dried wagyu.

These days, I simply float a piece of wagyu in his bowl and he waits for it to soften—so smart and so independent!



Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for human-grade, minimally processed food with clean ingredients,
The Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Grain-Free Turkey is a great option to try.

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