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Meal Booster 99% Salmon & Pollock Dog Food Topper
The Honest Kitchen

Meal Booster 99% Salmon & Pollock Dog Food Topper

Verified Jun 30, 2026

Dog · Topper Puppy Adult All Breed Sizes

A simple, high–meat wet topper made almost entirely from salmon and pollock, designed to be served over a complete and balanced dog food. It provides extra high-quality protein and moisture with very minimal added ingredients. This can work well for dogs of any age who need a palatable protein boost or a bit of variety added to their regular meals.

Over-the-counter No recalls
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KibbleLab Score
8.6 out of 10

This is a very clean, high–protein fish topper that’s best used to enhance a complete and balanced diet rather than as a stand‑alone food. With salmon and pollock as the main ingredients and only agar-agar added for texture, it offers a straightforward way to increase protein and flavor with few potential triggers for sensitive dogs. It’s especially appealing for dogs who enjoy fish or need a little encouragement to eat, as long as owners keep it to about 10% of daily calories so the base diet stays nutritionally balanced.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Ingredient composition Quality, beneficial additions, absence of artificial colors/flavors
Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber evaluated for stated life stage and food type
AAFCO compliance Complete and balanced certification; feeding trials valued higher
Health considerations Sensitivity profile, DCM risk, processing method
9.0 – 10 Top Pick
8.0 – 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 – 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 – 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6 Not Recommended

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At a Glance

Health Benefits
Digestive Health Skin Coat Health Appetite Support
Diet & Compliance
Limited Ingredient
Suitable For
Puppy Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

KibbleLab Review

Strengths

  • Extremely short, simple ingredient list with salmon and pollock as the primary components, which generally supports good protein quality and digestibility.
  • High moisture and moderate protein for a topper (16% as-fed) can help boost both palatability and total protein intake when added to a balanced diet.
  • Limited additional ingredients and no common grain or soy components, which can be useful for many dogs with simpler-ingredient needs.
  • Clear guidance to keep topper at 10% or less of the diet, helping maintain balance from the primary food.

Considerations

  • This product is a topper only and is not complete and balanced on its own, so it should not replace a regular dog food.
  • Fish (including salmon and pollock) is a common allergen for some dogs, so it’s not a good fit if your dog has known fish sensitivities.
  • Fat content is relatively low for a fish-based product (2% as-fed), so it won’t provide much extra energy for very active or underweight dogs if that’s a goal.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Salmon, pollock, water sufficient for processing, agar-agar.

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.

Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Salmon
Salmon is commonly used as a high-quality animal protein and rich source of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) in dog and cat foods, supporting skin and coat condition, joint and cognitive health, and overall muscle maintenance. While very nutritious, salmon can be an allergen for some pets and raw salmon may pose risks from parasites, thiaminase-related thiamine loss, and region-specific pathogens (e.g., salmon poisoning); owners should avoid feeding uncooked bones and consider sourcing to minimize contaminant and sustainability concerns.
02
Pollock
Pollock is a lean white fish commonly used in pet foods as an easily digestible animal protein that boosts palatability and supplies essential amino acids. It provides some omega‑3 fatty acids and is generally low in contaminants compared with larger predatory fish, but can be an allergen for sensitive animals and must be properly processed and balanced (e.g., for taurine in cat diets) and preserved to prevent rancidity.
03
Water
Water is an essential nutrient and the primary solvent and moisture component in pet foods, especially wet and canned diets, and is also used in processing and to adjust texture and palatability. It is vital for digestion, nutrient transport, temperature regulation and waste removal in dogs and cats; pets must have constant access to clean water as dehydration can quickly lead to serious health issues and requirements increase with activity, heat, or illness, while moisture in wet food can help meet part of their daily needs.
04
Agar
Agar is a seaweed-derived gelling agent and thickener commonly used in pet foods and treats to create firm textures, stabilize wet formulas, and act as a vegetarian binder, contributing soluble but largely indigestible fiber rather than significant protein or calories. Generally safe and useful for texture and stool-bulking, it provides little direct nutrition for dogs or cats and can cause loose stools or gastrointestinal upset if used in excess, so it should be included at appropriate levels in balanced formulations.

Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Protein (typical)
16.00%
Low High
Fat (typical)
2.00%
Low High
Fiber (typical)
1.00%
Low High
Moisture (typical)
78.00%
Low High
130
kcal / Box

Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Puppy
Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Pate
Food type Topper

Brand

The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen is a premium pet food brand offering human-grade dehydrated, dry, and wet pet foods made from whole food ingredients sourced from trusted farms and suppliers. It targets pet owners seeking minimally processed, nutritionally complete diets for dogs and cats emphasizing transparency and ingredient quality.

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Price tier $$$$$

Manufacturer

Company name The Honest Kitchen, Inc.
Founded 2002
Headquarters San Diego, California, USA
Manufacturing type Contract Manufacturer
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region California; Kansas
Manufacturing oversight

The Honest Kitchen operates under human food production standards and manufactures its products in human food facilities. It follows FDA regulations for human-grade food manufacturing, maintains strict quality control over ingredient sourcing and processing, and produces all products according to human food safety protocols.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

The Honest Kitchen Meal Booster 99% Salmon & Pollock Dog Food Topper has no recalls since 2014.

Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has The Honest Kitchen ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for The Honest Kitchen. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.

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No. KibbleLab provides data-driven food analysis, not medical advice. Always consult your veterinarian before making dietary changes, especially for pets with health conditions.

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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall database. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check.