The Honest Kitchen Fish Recipe Grain-Free Dehydrated Dog Food
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The Honest Kitchen Grain-Free Fish Recipe Dehydrated Dog Food is a grain-free, gluten-free recipe made with wild-caught, Marine Stewardship Council-certified white fish and antioxidant-rich produce — including Pacific cod and pollock caught off the coast of Alaska. It’s high in protein and low in fat. And since it doesn't contain common allergens like flaxseed, white potatoes, grains or gluten, it’s a good choice dogs with food sensitivities.
Key Benefits- Grain-free dehydrated dog food made with wild-caught white fish is a high-protein, low-calorie food, for adult dogs of all breeds and sizes
- Contains no flaxseed, white potatoes, grains or gluten, common allergy triggers
- Made with minimally processed, dehydrated, whole-food ingredients in the USA, with no ingredients from China
- No by-products, preservatives or GMO ingredients
- Easy to prepare, simply mix food with warm water, stir well, wait 3 minutes and then serve with love!
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Item Number50126
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LifestageAdult
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Breed SizeSmall Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds
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Food FormDehydrated
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Special DietHigh-Protein, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Human-Grade, Pea-Free, Non-GMO, Chicken-Free, Natural, Flax-Free
Dehydrated White Fish, Dehydrated Sweet Potatoes, Dehydrated Eggs, Dehydrated Pumpkin, Dried Organic Coconut, Dried Bananas, Dried Apples, Dehydrated Cabbage, Dried Parsley, Dried Cranberries, Dehydrated Salmon, Dried Garlic, Minerals [Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Iodide, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite], Taurine, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), D- Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement].
Caloric Content3,800 kcal/kg, 437 kcal/cup
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Protein | 32% min |
Fat | 8.5% min |
Fiber | 5.8% max |
Moisture | 8.9% max |
Taurine | 0.15% min |
Box Instructions
Breed | Weight | Activity Level | Daily Feeding (cup) | Water to Add (cup) |
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Toy | 1 - 10 lbs | Average | 1/4 - 1/2 cup | 1/3 - 3/4 cup |
Toy | 1 - 10 lbs | Highly Active | 1/2 - 1 cup | 3/4 - 1 1/2 cups |
Small | 11 - 30 lbs | Average | 1/2 - 1 cup | 3/4 - 1 1/2 cups |
Small | 11 - 30 lbs | Highly Active | 1 - 2 cups | 1 1/2 - 3 cups |
Medium | 31 - 50 lbs | Average | 1 - 2 cups | 1 1/2 - 3 cups |
Medium | 31 - 50 lbs | Highly Active | 2 - 4 cups | 3 - 6 cups |
Large | 51 - 70 lbs | Average | 2 - 2 1/2 cups | 3 - 3 3/4 cups |
Large | 51 - 70 lbs | Highly Active | 4 - 4 1/2 cups | 6 - 6 3/4 cups |
Giant | 71 - 90 lbs | Average | 2 1/2 - 3 cups | 3 3/4 - 4 1/2 cups |
Giant | 71 - 90 lbs | Highly Active | 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 cups | 6 3/4 - 8 1/4 cups |
We suggest dividing daily amount into two servings. Your individual dog�s needs will vary with age and activity. For larger dogs adjust accordingly. Refrigerate or discard any leftovers.
How to Make: Mix food with warm water, stir well and wait 3 minutes, then serve with love!
How to use: Serve alone as a complete and balanced meal OR Use as a topper: 1/2 The Honest Kitchen serving amount + 1/2 current food serving amount.
Tips: You can add slightly more or less water to your pet�s liking. Prepared food may be refrigerated for 2-3 days. Store this box in a cool, dry place.
Instructions for Cups: Tear back seal and add warm water to fill line located inside the cup, stir and wait 3 minutes for food to hydrate, pour into your pet's bowl and serve with love!
If your dog has never tried our foods before, we recommend starting out slowly. Over a period of 1 to 2 weeks or so, start by adding just a small amount of the Honest Kitchen (with water added) into your dog’s current meals. Gradually increase the amount of the Honest Kitchen while decreasing the amount of your dog’s original diet.
The Honest Kitchen may be mixed in with your dog’s current dry kibble, canned, raw, etc. However, we do not suggest adding in other extra ingredients during the transition if you can avoid it, especially if your pup’s system is very sensitive. After you’ve successfully transitioned your dog to the new food, perhaps after 2-4 weeks or so, and they are doing well, then you may consider adding in extra ingredients or introducing another honest kitchen recipe, etc.
How do I make your dehydrated recipes?
Making our dehydrated foods is as easy as 1-2-3!
- Just add water
- Wait 3 min while food re-hydrates
- Serve with love!
For our base mixes, follow the same steps above and also add your dog's favorite protein.
Do I have to add water to your dehydrated recipes?
Yes! It is imperative that you re-hydrate our dehydrated recipes before serving. The food swells when it comes in contact with moisture so it's important that this takes place in the food bowl before consumption, and not in your pet's tummy. When the food is hydrated with water, it will not swell further after eating, which is why our food is so great for breeds who are prone to bloat.
Do I have to feed The Honest Kitchen foods as 100% of my pet's diet?
No, our foods may be included in our pet's diet in a variety of ways! Check out the A,B,C's of how you can use them:
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A is for All Alone Feed Honest Kitchen food by itself as a complete meal (except for our Base Mixes, which you mix with meat). Just add water and it's ready to go!
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B is for Base Mix Use as a base for your own home-prepared ingredients. Lots of people love to make their pets' food. Honest Kitchen recipes are an excellent starting point (with balanced calcium: phosphorus ratios) that you can mix with your own meat and other goodies.
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C is for Complementary Mix with kibble as a convenient, healthy whole food topping that provides more phyto-nutrients than cooked diets. Because our foods are gently dehydrated, they retain much more of the natural nutrition that conventional pet food production methods. If you aren't ready to make the switch to 100% fresh or dehydrated food, try our recipes as toppers, so your pet can still enjoy some of the benefits of a whole food diet! Feed a _ and _ mixture of Honest Kitchen and your favorite dry food or in whatever ratio works well for your pet.
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D is for Defrosting error Use as a stand-in when you forget to thaw your raw! Some of our customers feed raw food most of the time. But sometimes, schedules can be disrupted or plain old absent-mindedness can set in. Our foods are great to keep on hand as a stand-in for just such occasions!
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E is for Emergencies Dehydrated foods are compact to store - you can keep our products in your emergency preparedness kit for up to 12 months and they'll be easy to take if you ever have to leave home in a hurry.
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F is for Fun outdoors Take on your travels, backpacking and camping - our dehydrated foods are lightweight, and quick & easy to prepare for a tasty meal on the road. Each dry-measured cup of our food makes a whole pound of fresh food when re-hydrated.
What exactly does 'Human Grade' mean?
Human Grade means food grade or fit for human consumption. For us, it's a line in the sand about the quality and integrity of the finished products we send out the door. We blend our healthy pet food in a human food facility that makes things like breakfast cereal and bakery mixes. So, we abide by the same strict standards for safety, cleanliness, record-keeping and overall quality as the place that whips up your favorite cookie dough.
Is your food raw?
Our recipes are made from dehydrated whole food ingredients, but they're not quite the same as raw. Our meats, fish, and eggs are gently steamed at about 165 degrees F before being dehydrated to make sure they're safe and free of any pathogens, without the use of harmful irradiation. The steaming process means that these ingredients are not considered raw. Our leafy greens are also steamed in a dry-steam process which takes place after dehydration, as a food safety measure. All our remaining produce is dehydrated below 104 degrees F, and is still considered raw after the drying is complete. Our potatoes and grains are flash heated (and rolled in the case of our grains) to help break down the cellulose, which aids in digestion. They are then gently dehydrated to remove the moisture.
How will my dog's teeth get clean with a soft food?
Contrary to popular belief, kibble doesn't actually clean the teeth. For the most part, dogs (and some cats) actually swallow their kibble whole and don't chew their food at all. You'll know this if you've ever had the misfortune of seeing your pet regurgitate his kibble, when those pellets come back up the same way they went in! This means the pellets don't have a chance to come into much contact with the teeth, and even if they were to be crunched, they aren't really hard enough to have an abrasive action that's effective enough to scrape tartar from the teeth. If kibble is chewed (which may happen in some smaller dogs and cats) the sugars and refined carbohydrates are actually more likely to get impacted into the gum line, which is detrimental for the long term health of the teeth and mouth.
I can see bits of food in my dog's stool, are they not absorbing the nutrients?
When dogs eat a high moisture, whole food diet such as ours, the stool will not look the same as it did when consuming a dry kibble or raw food. The stool will reflect the colorful ingredients going in. It's not abnormal to see pieces of carrots, spinach, etc. present in the stool. The nutrients, phyto-nutrients and antioxidants from the foods are still being absorbed. Since the food is high in moisture and fiber it's also common for the stool to be more voluminous. Our office dogs go 3-4 times a day.
Why can't I feed my puppy the Base Mix recipes?
Puppies have slightly different mineral needs. Of particular interest are calcium and phosphorus, which our bases mixes do not support the levels and ratios necessary for puppies. We have several diets that are designed to support puppies during their rapid growth months.
Once I've added water, can I refrigerate the food? For how long?
Once the dehydrated food has been rehydrated with warm water, you may cover and refrigerate any uneaten portions for 2-3 days. Frozen leftovers will keep for even longer. We suggest adding a little bit of warm water to the mix and stirring before serving.
Do I have to add extras, like meat or other foods?
No, adding other ingredients to our diets is not necessary (except for our base mixes which require protein to be added). Our foods are formulated to meet the AAFCO Nutrient Profiles and can be fed alone. However, many of our customers love to mix up their companion's meals with home-made extras. We encourage this because we think pet's deserve variety in their diets just like we humans do. Our foods have balanced calcium: phosphorus ratios to allow you to add in extras in moderate amounts without throwing these important minerals outside their optimum ratios.
If I want to add extras, what do you recommend?
Popular add-ins are meat, raw meaty bones, cottage cheese, plain yogurt, veggies and fruits. We recommend 1/2 to 1 cup of extra ingredients for each dry-measured cup of the food.A more active dog would have these quantities added to the regular food serving. For a less active or senior pet, you can cut back the amount of Honest Kitchen food to allow for the additional ingredients being included, and prevent the calories from increasing too much.
How do I store your food and what is the shelf life?
Our dehydrated foods are naturally shelf stable and should be stored in a cool, dry place - out of sunlight. We don't recommend refrigerating our food when it's dry, because this can introduce moisture. If you want to freeze the food, you should hydrate it first (some of our customers like to freeze in individual pre-made portions). If you do choose to place the dry food in the freezer, we recommend keeping the box in the freezer for the remainder of its use.Our Complete Diets have a shelf life of twelve months from the manufacturing date, depending on the ambient temperature and humidity where you live. The date of manufacture is printed on the top of every box in a specially designed tear out and keep card.

100% Human-Grade Pet Food
The Honest Kitchen follows strict standards established by the FDA for human foods, including over 100 manufacturing and quality control regulations. Their pet foods are produced in a human food facility right next to products meant for people. As one of the world's first human-grade pet food companies, The Honest Kitchen is committed to making high quality, safe and nutritious products for your pets.


Dehydrated for Maximum Nutrition
The Honest Kitchen has adopted a time-honored dehydration technique for gently preserving their foods. This helps to retain more of the natural vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients found in the whole food ingredients.
Highly Concentrated and Easily Digestible
The dehydration process removes the moisture from the food, making it compact and nutritionally dense. So, a 10-pound box makes 40 pounds of fresh food. The whole food ingredients are also diced for easier digestion and nutrient absorption.
Ingredients with Integrity
The Honest Kitchen is made in the USA, and their recipes use only the highest-quality ingredients, with no additives, preservatives or GMO ingredients. To ensure quality, their suppliers must meet strict standards for food safety, as well as sustainability and fair-trade practices.
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Grain Free |
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Dehydrated Ingredients | Cage-Free Turkey, Spinach, Cranberries, Apples, Celery, Carrots, Coconut and Eggs. | Free-Range Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Pumpkin, Potatoes, Bananas, Celery and Apples. | Ranch-Raised Beef, Sweet Potatoes, Kale, Cranberries, Potatoes, Coconut and Parsley. | Wild-Caught White Fish, Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin, Cabbage, Cranberries, Apples, Coconut, Bananas and Eggs. |
protein levels | 29% | 24% | 31% | 32% |
benefits | 100% human-grade. Made with dehydrated whole foods. Just add water. No corn, wheat, soy or GMO ingredients. Made in the USA—nothing from China. No by-products, fillers or preservatives. |

Versatile and Easy to Prepare
The Honest Kitchen dehydrated recipes are easy to serve as a stand-alone meal or as a tasty topper. Simply add warm water to rehydrate the nutritious ingredients and serve as a fresh, tasty meal. You can mix it with your pet's favorite kibble to add whole food nutrition to their bowl. The compact form of this dehydrated food also makes it great for traveling and camping.
Dehydrated, Human-Grade Pet Foods for Every Pup
The Honest Kitchen offers a variety of dehydrated pet food options for your pup, so you are sure to find one that meets their nutritional needs and that they find delicious.

Grain Free
Dehydrated Dog Food
Recipes
- Grain Free Chicken Recipe
- Grain Free Turkey Recipe
- Grain Free Beef Recipe
- Grain Free Fish Recipe
Benefits
- Made without any grains or glutens.
- 100% human-grade ingredients.
- Made with dehydrated whole foods.
- Made in the USA—nothing from China.
- No by-products, fillers or preservatives.

Whole Grain
Dehydrated Dog Food
Recipes
- Whole Grain Chicken Recipe
- Whole Grain Turkey Recipe
- Whole Grain Beef Recipe
Benefits
- Made with organic grains.
- 100% human-grade ingredients.
- Made with dehydrated whole foods.
- Made in the USA—nothing from China.
- No by-products, fillers or preservatives.

Limited Ingredient
Dehydrated Dog Food
Recipes
- Limited Ingredient Chicken Recipe
- Limited Ingredient Turkey Recipe
- Limited Ingredient Fish Recipe
- Limited Ingredient Duck Recipe
- Limited Ingredient Beef Recipe
Benefits
- Made with only six ingredients in each recipe.
- 100% human-grade ingredients.
- Made with dehydrated whole foods.
- Made in the USA—nothing from China.
- No by-products, fillers or preservatives.

Base Mix
Dehydrated Dog Food
Recipes
- Grain Free Fruit & Veggie Base Mix
- Grain Free Veggie, Nut & Seed Base Mix
Benefits
- Choose your pup's favorite protein to turn these into a perfectly balanced meal.
- 100% human-grade ingredients.
- Made with dehydrated whole foods.
- Made in the USA—nothing from China.
- No by-products, fillers or preservatives.
About The Honest Kitchen
The Honest Kitchen uses the highest quality standards possible to create human-grade pet food for dogs and cats. Their pet foods are made with fresh, whole food ingredients that are gently dehydrated to remove moisture, leaving the natural nutrients and flavor. The Honest Kitchen is a company of pet lovers committed to helping pets get on the path to good health with natural, wholesome food.

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Too many hard chunks
By MabelThePossum on Jan 19, 2021
This is one of the few foods that my senior girl can eat due to allergies and food sensitivities, but it has so many hard chunks in it that I have to sift it before I prepare it for her, which wastes a lot of this fairly expensive food. My younger boy dog usually eats their beef formula, which has a fine grind -- not sure why there's such inconsistency. I tried feeding my boy the fish formula for about a week and he ended up with a bad case of gastroenteritis. The vet said the x-rays of his intestines looked like he'd been eating cat litter (he hadn't). I've notified the company about this and likely won't continue using this product.
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good but messy
By 1234 on Jan 11, 2021 Top 1000 Contributor
My dogs love this and it’s not terrible with price point but not the best either. Anyway it leaves a slight film in the dishes (I do wash them after) and a crust line when rehydrating. Also it requires a lot of stirring to soak up all the powder which can get messy at times if you aren’t being careful. It will make the dog breath smell fishy for a time after and does get dried in beards and keeps the fish smell going unless you clean faces after each meal. I do see more chunks than previous which I like.
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I love it mixed with Real Food
By Bodhi on Jan 28, 2021
This is the first time I've tried the Fish Recipe. My mom mixes Honest Kitchen with homemade food and it's delicious. The only difference I noticed between the fish recipe and the others is that the Fish doesn't' expand as the others do. After she mixes in the water - the consistency stays somewhat loose. Using less water is preferred.
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FANTASTIC FOOD
By Miechelle on Dec 16, 2020
Human grade, made in the US and perfection in terms of ingredient choices the company have made as well as convenience, I don't even understand any negative reviews. Our creature companions get addicted to junk food, same as we do. It affects their livers, kidneys, skin and bowels - same as with us. Do we like improving our diets to heal our issues - not often. Do we have a reaction when we do start detoxifying with good food - often. Is it lifechanging when we do - yup. Same for our pets - the only difference is that we have to do it for them like we have to for our children and, like children, they have tantrums. I know that I am absolutely and utterly willing to put up with some bad Human grade, made in the US and perfection in terms of ingredient choices the company have made as well as convenience, I don't even understand any negative reviews. Our creature companions get addicted to junk food, same as we do. It affects their livers, kidneys, skin and bowels - same as with us. Do we like improving our diets to heal our issues - not often. Do we have a reaction when we do start detoxifying with good food - often. Is it lifechanging when we do - yup. Same for our pets - the only difference is that we have to do it for them like we have to for our children and, like children, they have tantrums. I know that I am absolutely and utterly willing to put up with some bad behavior and detox reactions if it is going to grant a couple of healthy years of life to my companion - same as I do for myself. You can do nothing better for a creature companion than treat them as you would wish to be treated and the Honest Kitchen provides that opportunity and makes it easy. … more
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Best poop ever! Lol!
By LiTee on Nov 19, 2020
I have a 12 year old Malamute with a lifetime of digestive issues, skin allergies, and being a fussy eater. I swear he's the best though! Tried a bunch of different diets from raw food, to Dr. Harveys and cooking his protein, to prescription food. First time using this, he went for it and best poop I've seen from him in years. I wish it was a little less expensive and because of his size (normally 90-100lb but currently 82 lbs due to cancer and age), this will be costly. I know that you can use it to supplement another food but I'd rather use it for his primary food. Now I want to see if I can get some weight back on him. Gonna buy the larger size. I'm wondering the sodium content because he I have a 12 year old Malamute with a lifetime of digestive issues, skin allergies, and being a fussy eater. I swear he's the best though! Tried a bunch of different diets from raw food, to Dr. Harveys and cooking his protein, to prescription food. First time using this, he went for it and best poop I've seen from him in years. I wish it was a little less expensive and because of his size (normally 90-100lb but currently 82 lbs due to cancer and age), this will be costly. I know that you can use it to supplement another food but I'd rather use it for his primary food. Now I want to see if I can get some weight back on him. Gonna buy the larger size. I'm wondering the sodium content because he seems to drink more water after eating it. It's also smelly (but it's fish flavor, so I guess that's expected). Will perhaps try other flavors. … more
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Great Stuff!
By ACDMom on Nov 11, 2020
We have been using The Honest Kitchen dehydrated foods on and off for years. This Fish Recipe is the one I like best for my dogs, all of whom were rescued and came with health issues due to poor past nutrition. The fish is a good non-allergen, easy to digest protein, and it smells great - like a fish stew for humans. Maybe the people who say it smells bad, just don't like fish? I like the combination of vegetable and fruit, and that sweet potato is the carb source, and NOT peas/legumes. All the dogs love it, and seem to thrive on this. As the head of a dog rescue, I ordered this for a senior dog we rescued with several health issues due to starvation, being attacked by other dogs, and who knows We have been using The Honest Kitchen dehydrated foods on and off for years. This Fish Recipe is the one I like best for my dogs, all of whom were rescued and came with health issues due to poor past nutrition. The fish is a good non-allergen, easy to digest protein, and it smells great - like a fish stew for humans. Maybe the people who say it smells bad, just don't like fish? I like the combination of vegetable and fruit, and that sweet potato is the carb source, and NOT peas/legumes. All the dogs love it, and seem to thrive on this. As the head of a dog rescue, I ordered this for a senior dog we rescued with several health issues due to starvation, being attacked by other dogs, and who knows what else. I wanted to get her human grade food, and make sure she is getting balanced nutrition to help her heal. She is doing really well on this Fish Recipe food and loves it. … more
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Yoda, my French Bull dog
By Yoda on Dec 11, 2020
She loves the fish recipe. The only problem I have I have to make sure it goes in refrig for about 6 hours to thicken up, too watery otherwise. Yes, I have tried to use less water. It still does not thicken up. It is too watery otherwise.
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Not the best of the Honest choices
By WSullie on Oct 26, 2020
I love the Honest brand dehydrated dog foods and so do my dogs! However I cannot recommend this particular blend. I gave it three stars because my dogs love the taste, but you have to use far less water to get a decent consistency with this one. I usually do 3/4 c of dry to 1 c of water. This one is soup with that ratio. I had to do one to one ratio with the fish, making it not last as long as other flavors.
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All 3 LOVE this!
By Doglover7 on Oct 4, 2020
One of my dogs has digestive issues and I am always on the search for yummy things that fit into his diet requirements and will entice him to actually eat. There are very few things that I can give him and so when you find something that he’s actually excited to eat it’s a wonderful thing. Not only does he love it, but all three of my dogs love it too. I should note that because this is a grain free formula and per a conversation I had with the manufacturer, you can use less water as it does not contain rice, potato, etc.; it rehydrates differently than their other grain inclusive formulas.
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Just didn’t work for him
By Shep on Oct 30, 2020
We were so hopeful this would help with his itching but he turned his nose up to it with every attempt and every trick we could think of to get him to even try it. He actually went without eating almost 24 hours before we caved and went back to his old food which we know is the culprit. He’s back to fat and happy but itchy.