Ask the Dog Treat Expert

Hey Ricky!
Nice to hear from you again! You must have been reading my mind; I was going to write an article about this very topic. All Honest Kitchen food is great. However, if money is a concern I would go with Honest Kitchen Keen. It is the least expensive in their food line but is packed with the same nutritional benefits as their other food.

Marge, you are certainly spot-on with your curiosity of why you find kelp in dog treats. Kelp, more commonly known as seaweed or algae, is present in your pet’s food because of its vast health and nutritional value. Due to its many healing and holistic properties, kelp is considered a “super food”, much like pumpkin and blueberries. Digestion and natural detoxification are often listed as benefits of this plant. In addition to internal benefits, kelp is believed to improve dull coats, heal dry and flaky skin, and diminish doggie breath.

Peggy, I can completely relate to your confusion because in addition to learning about all these exciting new products, I also get to figure out where to fit them into an ever-crowded dog treat aisle in my family’s store. Let me preface my answer by acknowledging that the definition for "puppy treat" is wide open. For instance, an owner can use the dog’s daily kibble to entice their pet. In addition, giving your pooch either a puppy treat or regular treat serves the same function and neither will harm your dog in any manner.

Many dog owners have toiled with the difficult routine of opening their dog’s mouth, placing a pill behind the hump in the tongue, massaging the throat, etc. Sometimes this effort yields only a discarded tablet later found on the floor.