Pumpkin Pour Overs Turkey Dog Food Topper
Verified Aug 30, 2026
This is a wet, stew-style dog food topper made with turkey bone broth and turkey as the main animal ingredients, plus pumpkin, apples, and butternut squash for added fiber and flavor. It’s designed to be poured over your dog’s regular complete diet to boost palatability and moisture, rather than fed as a stand-alone meal. The moderate calorie content per box makes it a nice way to add variety without a big impact on daily calories when used as directed.
Jump to ingredientsAffiliate link · may earn a commission at no extra cost to you
Strong Choice
Nutritionally, this is a well-thought-out topper that focuses on simple, recognizable ingredients like turkey, pumpkin, and squash, which can complement a balanced base diet. It’s low in fat and calories for a wet product, so it works well for dogs who need to watch their weight but still enjoy something tasty on top of their food. Because it’s not complete and balanced, it should always be used alongside a full, AAFCO-compliant diet rather than as the main food.
Computed from 3 of 3 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.
The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.
KibbleLab may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through a link. No one can pay for a higher score, or to change what we recommend for your pet.
At a Glance
Where these benefits come from
Benefits the manufacturer highlights in its own product marketing. KibbleLab lists them for reference and does not verify these claims.KibbleLab Review
Strengths
- Uses turkey bone broth and turkey as primary animal ingredients, providing high-quality, highly palatable protein in a topper format.
- Includes pumpkin, apples, and butternut squash, which can contribute fiber and moisture to help support regular digestion for many dogs.
- Relatively low in fat and calories per box, making it easier to incorporate into weight-conscious feeding plans when portions are adjusted.
- Short, straightforward ingredient list with no added artificial colors or flavors indicated.
Considerations
- Labeled for supplemental feeding only, so it must be fed with a complete and balanced dog food and not as the sole diet.
- Contains turkey, which is a poultry protein and could be an issue for dogs with chicken or turkey allergies or sensitivities.
- Includes tapioca and potato as carbohydrate thickeners; while generally well tolerated, they add bulk without major added nutrient density.
Full Ingredient List
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
Turkey Bone Broth
Turkey bone broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a palatability and moisture enhancer and provides supplemental collagen, gelatin, amino acids and trace minerals that may support hydration, appetite, joint and digestive health in dogs and cats. It should be offered as a supplement rather than a complete nutrition source, and must be low‑sodium and free of harmful seasonings (no onion, garlic, xylitol), with caution for high‑fat broths, bone fragments, or pets with pancreatitis, sodium‑sensitive conditions, or specific food allergies—consult your veterinarian if unsure.
02
Turkey
Turkey is commonly used as a primary animal protein in dog and cat foods, offering highly digestible, high‑quality protein and supplying essential amino acids along with B vitamins, phosphorus and zinc to support muscle maintenance and metabolism. Its fat level varies by cut so products can be lean or richer; some pets may develop allergies to poultry, cooked bones are hazardous, raw meat carries bacterial risk, and owners should rely on balanced commercial formulations (and ensure adequate taurine for cats) if turkey is a main ingredient.
View ingredient
03
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is used in pet foods primarily as a fiber-rich carbohydrate and moisture source that can help regulate digestion and firm up loose stools or add bulk for softer stools, and it provides beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor) plus small amounts of vitamins and minerals for dogs and cats. It is safe and beneficial when plain cooked or canned (not spiced or sweetened pie filling), should be fed in moderation as a supplement rather than a primary food, and introduced gradually since large amounts can cause gastrointestinal upset or interfere with absorption of some medications.
View ingredient
04
Apple
Apple is used in pet foods as a fruit ingredient that supplies soluble fiber (pectin), natural flavor, moisture, and small amounts of vitamins and antioxidants. It can support digestion and add low‑calorie sweetness, but seeds and cores should be avoided because of cyanogenic compounds, apples are relatively high in natural sugars so should be used in moderation (and washed to remove pesticides), and cats—being obligate carnivores—gain less nutritional benefit than dogs.
View ingredient
05
Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is a cooked vegetable ingredient used in pet foods as a source of soluble and insoluble fiber, complex carbohydrates, and antioxidants (notably beta‑carotene/vitamin A), often included to aid digestion, add moisture, and support healthy weight management. It can benefit dogs and, to a lesser extent, cats by supplying fiber, vitamins A and C, and potassium, but should be cooked and seedless for digestibility, used sparingly in diabetic animals due to carbohydrate content, and treated as a complement to—not a replacement for—animal-based protein.
View ingredient
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.Not sure how much of this to feed?
The right daily portion depends on your dog's weight, age, and activity level. Create a free account, add your dog, and get their daily calories and portion sizes.
Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Why this is not complete and balanced
This product is not labeled complete and balanced. It is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding.Brand
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.
Manufacturer
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 recall is listed for The Honest Kitchen Pumpkin Pour Overs Turkey Dog Food Topper.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
Sign up for the full picture
Ingredient Check
We'll check every ingredient against your pet's profile.
Feeding Calculator
Personalized portion sizes based on your pet's weight, age, and activity level.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Compare this food with alternatives to find the best fit.
Similar Foods
Post your dog's report card and challenge friends to check their food.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has The Honest Kitchen ever been recalled?
We have no recalls on record for The Honest Kitchen. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
How does KibbleLab rate foods?
Our scores are based on ingredient composition, nutritional profile, AAFCO compliance, and health considerations. We don't penalize by-products, grains, or synthetic preservatives. Brands cannot pay for higher scores.
Is KibbleLab a substitute for veterinary advice?
No. KibbleLab provides data-driven food analysis, not medical advice. Always consult your veterinarian before making dietary changes, especially for pets with health conditions.
KibbleLab provides informational content only. This is not veterinary advice. Always consult a qualified veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
KibbleLab may earn affiliate commissions through product links. No one can pay for a higher score, or to change what we recommend for your pet.
Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall listings. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
Continue with Google
Continue with Facebook