7mo ago
The End of the Pre-Dinner Whine I have two dogs — a Whoodle and a Newfypoo. Yes, I know — ridiculous names for dog breeds, but that’s what they are. Fletch, my Wheaten, has been picky since the day he was born. He’s almost ten now, sweet as they come and stubborn as a mule, but he’ll turn away most treats if they’re not to his liking. After years of testing everything from frozen to the raw-food revolution in dog food, I had settled on Stella & Chewy’s. But with it came what my family calls the “pre-dinner whine” Fletch’s nightly protest until he realizes he’s not getting human food. (We don’t cave, it never ends well.) A week ago, I decided it was time for a change. Enter The Honest Kitchen. The reviews promised miracles — chef-crafted, human-grade meals “even the pickiest pups will devour.” It sounded too good to be true, but I was desperate. One week later, I can confirm: devour is the word. No upset stomach, no side-eye, and — most importantly — no pre-dinner whine. Even Ferry, my Newfypoo (who would happily eat bricks), loves it. I will say it is stew and looks and smells like stew not ideal but those challenges are dwarfed by the fact that peace has been restored to dinner hour, and I’ve already ordered cases. For anyone living with a canine food critic, trust me, The Honest Kitchen is less dog food, more fine dining served with a side of serenity.
