The Honest Kitchen Released Fish-Based Dog Food
The new Fish Whole Food Clusters offer a chicken-free protein option for dogs with sensitivities.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Aquariums
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The Honest Kitchen has launched its new Fish Whole Food Clusters dog food, a recipe featuring salmon and whitefish. The product is designed to provide a nutritious alternative for dogs that cannot consume chicken.
Why it matters
The product addresses the growing demand for chicken-free pet food options, offering an alternative for dogs suffering from common poultry allergies or sensitivities.
The clusters are formulated with ingredients including salmon, whitefish, carrots, and kelp. The food is available in both grain-free and whole-grain versions, excluding corn, wheat, soy, and artificial additives.
The players
The Honest Kitchen
The Honest Kitchen is a producer of pet food and treats that emphasizes human-grade ingredients in its formulations.
Petco
Petco is a leading national retailer providing pet products, services, and veterinary care across the United States.
PetSmart
PetSmart is a major pet supply retailer that operates a wide network of physical stores and grooming facilities nationwide.
The details
Ingredients are cold-pressed into bite-sized clusters that are then roasted and gently dehydrated to maintain quality. The versatile food can be served to dogs as a complete meal, a food topper, or as a standalone treat.
Timeline
September 21, 2026: Product announcement and website availability.
October 1, 2026: Full retail launch at major pet stores.
Culture Shift
This release reflects the broader shift toward premiumization and ingredient transparency within the pet nutrition market. Consumers increasingly seek the same health-conscious attributes in pet food that they prioritize in their own diets, such as whole ingredients and the avoidance of common fillers.
Dog owners seeking chicken-free meal options can purchase the product starting in early October at major pet supply retailers. The versatile serving options allow pet owners to integrate the food as a topper or treat according to their existing daily feeding routines.
The takeaway
Owners should check the product labels for grain-free or whole-grain options to ensure the selection aligns with their dog's specific dietary needs. This product provides a convenient way to rotate proteins in a pet's diet while avoiding artificial flavors or preservatives.
Further reading
For more information on pet nutrition, visit our Aquariums section.
More information
View the complete ingredient list and nutritional information on The Honest Kitchen website.
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