My dog Zola was recently the lucky recipient of some doggie treats from The Honest Kitchen. She thought the cookies and treats were great, so I thought I’d give a review to all my friends in GreatGreenPet-land.The Honest Kitchen is a private, family owned company located in San Diego, California. They are a company committed to quality canine and feline nutrition.

• All products and ingredients are 100% human food grade.
• All products are produced in an FDA approved human food producing facility.
• All meats are hormone and antibiotic free.

Zola got treats called “smooches” which are the cutest heart-shaped cookies that are chicken and cranberry flavored. She also loved the treats called “pecks” …these were little tiny treats (so Zola needed 4 or 5 at a time) and they were buffalo and blueberry flavored. They were a huge hit in our house and Zola is bugging me to buy her more ….. We found a big selection over at Only Natural Pet and also over at Amazon

In addition, every month, The Honest Kitchen donates a portion of their profits to a number of animal-welfare, humanitarian and environmental, charitable causes through the arm of their company called: Pawlanthropy.

My dog Zola was fortunate enough to get a generous box of goodies from Dogswell for testing and tasting purposes. She happily gobbled up every morsel! First there were cookies which Dogswell calls “Biscuits with Benefits” because they are not only cookies but they contain extra ingredients for fresh breath, happy hips or vitality. They are all wheat-free and corn-free. Theses biscuits are the perfect size for when your dog needs a bit of a treat and you need to give your dog some love! Dogswell also has a line of chew-like treats called “Jerky Treats” that were a big hit with Zola…(Zola is a big fan of chewy treats like pigs ears …and I think pig ears are disgusting so Dogswell may provide a compromise for the two of us) I feel better giving her these chicken breast jerky chews since they are fortified with added vitamins and supplements and they are made from all-natural, cage-free chicken breast. They come in a ton of different flavors.

Dogswell also has a full line of dry dog food and canned dog food. Zola tried both and loved the canned food. (Zola rarely gets canned food and it is always a treat for her) The flavors sound yummy such as: Lamb & Sweet Potato Stew, and Duck & Sweet Potato Stew which contains cage-free, human-grade duck and Antioxidents, Super-Fruits & Omega 3’s & 6’s.
The full line of Dogswell, biscuits, jerky treats, canned food and dry food is available at Dogswell and Amazon

Give your dog the best beginning possible, by feeding them organic dog food. Party Animal provides the best ingredients - all certified organic - and blended to make your dog drool when they see a can.  It tastes good and is fortified with natural vitamins and supplements every dog needs to live a long and healthy life.  Organic ingredients shouldn’t be used just for people, but man’s best friend too.

Party Animal organic food is available from The Haute Hound for $2.95 per can.

Wagatha’s Dog Biscuits are 100% certified organic, kosher, and all natural, with all human-grade ingredients. Made in Vermont with organic flours, extra virgin olive oil, eggs, milk, and fruits. Available in four varieties: Original, Wheat & Lactose Free Breakfast Biscuits, Wheat Free Cranberry Cheddar, and Wheat Free Tuscan Tomato & Herb. Available in 9 oz. or 16 oz. canisters. 2/$15 or 2/$25, respectively. Find them at New England Natural.

Karma Organic Dog Food USDA 95% Certified Organic Dog Food

I have been increasingly worried about mainstream dog food. I have tried off and on to switch my dog to an healthier organic brand from the Eukanuba that she has been eating since a puppy. But every time we try, no matter how long we gradually introduce (typically a month or so of very gradually increasing the percentage) she will start having some rather nasty digestive side effects I won’t get into. I am thinking of giving it another chance with Karma Organic Dog food as it looks so promising and I am tired of giving my money to the big corporate dog food companies that are more concerned about their bottom line than the safety of our pets.

Hopefully I am not just being suckered into a marketing scam but I am impressed that Karma seems to use such high quality ingredients, with No artificial preservatives, colors or additives. They also state ” All our foods are free from chemical additives of any kind, including preservatives such as Ethoxyquin and BHA/BHT, which are frequently found in pet foods but are banned from human use in many countries.” They claim to strive to make the healthiest dog food in the world, providing USDA-inspected chicken, turkey and lamb, whole grain rice and barley, fresh fruits and vegetables.

If anyone uses this brand or has any suggestions about another brand that might even be better I would be curious to hear from you.