Ingredient #1Top
Turkey
Turkey is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade CListed ingredientsDehydrated
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The Honest Kitchen Limited Ingredient Turkey Dehydrated – The Honest Kitchen
Editor ingredient insight
The Honest Kitchen Limited Ingredient Turkey Dehydrated starts with turkey, then parsnips, navy beans, coconut, and pumpkin.
It is worth considering for adult dogs that do better on turkey than chicken and prefer a softened, rehydrated meal over hard kibble.
It discloses 24.5% protein, 18.5% fat, 4,550 kcal/kg, 1.96%/1.18% calcium/phosphorus, 0.15% taurine, and 4.21% omega-6s, so it is calorie-dense for its portion size.
I would be cautious for legume-sensitive, weight-prone, pancreatitis-prone, or fat-sensitive dogs.
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 24.5%Fat 18.5%Other 57%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type
Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.
Protein positionLower
This food is on the lower side for crude protein among dehydrated foods.
Fat positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude fat among dehydrated foods.
Calorie densityHigher
This food is on the higher side for calorie density among dehydrated foods. The same serving can provide more energy, so check portion guidance.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.96%
Phosphorus1.18%
Crude fiber7%
Omega-30.45%
Omega-64.21%
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradeMixed
Ingredient #1 · TurkeyTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · parsnipsUpper
Produce SupportIngredient #3 · navy beansLower
Whole Plant ProteinIngredient #2Upper
parsnips
parsnips reads as a produce-side supporting ingredient. It adds a recipe-supporting role rather than acting as a core protein driver. It reads as an upper-tier carb and fiber source.
Ingredient #3Lower
navy beans
navy beans is a whole plant-protein ingredient. It is not a processed protein concentrate, but when it appears near the top it can still weaken the animal-protein-led structure. It reads as an lower-tier plant protein booster.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Turkey — Primary positive ingredientsparsnips — Neutral ingredientsnavy beans — Caution ingredientscoconut — Neutral ingredientspumpkin — Neutral ingredientsparsley — Neutral ingredientstricalcium phosphate — Neutral ingredientsminerals [potassium chloride, iron amino acid chelate, zinc amino acid chelate, copper amino acid chelate, potassium iodide, sodium selenite] — Support positive ingredientstaurine — Support positive ingredientsvitamins [vitamin E supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5), vitamin D3 supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2)] — Support positive ingredientscholine chloride. — Support positive ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Whole plant protein source in the top 3
Animal protein · Turkey (#1)
Plant protein · navy beans (#3)
The crude protein number may include influence from whole plant ingredients.
This is not the same as processed protein boosting, but it is not purely meat-led.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
TaurineHeart support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Turkey supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. navy beans contribute plant protein alongside carbohydrates and fiber among the leading ingredients. Total crude protein is not a measure of meat-derived protein alone.
coconut add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
What works well in this food
- When fed by mixing with water, it can be gentler on digestion for dogs that struggle with harder kibble textures.
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat.
- Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.
Check before feeding
- Phosphorus is 1.2% on the label, at or above 1%. Senior dogs or dogs with kidney concerns should have phosphorus restriction reviewed with a veterinarian before using it as a staple food.
- Fresh meat carries a moisture variable. When whole plant protein sources are also high in the list, part of the crude-protein number may come from those plant ingredients.
- Whole plant protein sources can contribute to crude protein, so the animal-protein share still needs a closer read.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is lower, fat is higher, and calorie density is higher. This combination provides more energy per gram. Compare it when smaller portions need to supply calories, and adjust grams first for a dog prone to weight gain. Higher calories do not establish a higher animal-protein share.
Consider it first when
- Dogs that avoid harder kibble because of dental discomfort
- Public-data-first comparison
- Baseline shortlist building
Choose another food first when
- You want a stronger ingredient-quality story first
- You need dog-specific fit instead of public-review screening
High calorie density remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart turkey alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
The Honest Kitchen background
Founded in 2002 in the United States.
Disclosure confidence C1
Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.
Recall information
This brand has a confirmed public recall history.
May 12, 2026