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Originally Posted by AMD  Oh Thanks!! I'll contact them and see if I can get a free sample, because she is not going to eat this NV.  The Honest Kitchen is considered raw right? |
No, it's not really considered raw, but you may find it an acceptable alternative. This is a quote from the Honest Kitchen's website. I've deleted a couple of paragraphs that weren't relevant to this discussion.
"Our food bridges the gap between raw, homemade and commercial, ‘kibbled’ pet foods. We start with fresh, raw ingredients and gently dehydrate them so that almost all the valuable vitamins, minerals and enzymes remain. Dehydration makes food completely safe even for pups, and senior pets with compromised immune systems. Our finished products are nutritious, delicious, and healthy – some even call them gourmet!
Because dehydration takes place at moderate temperatures, the majority of our ingredients are still considered raw.
The only exceptions are the meats and eggs, which are dehydrated at high enough temperatures to kill any bacteria present and are therefore essentially considered 'cooked'. This ensures that all finished products maintain their ‘human edible’ status, which is required by our manufacturing facility.
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