Koha

Koha Information

Koha is a premium pet food provider that is currently based in Florida. Koha is, without a doubt, one of the most expensive commercial pet food brands, with cans of dog food selling for as high as $6 a can.

The reason for these sky-high prices is the quality and type of ingredients used in their recipes, which we will discuss later.

Koha focuses almost exclusively on wet and canned food, which is highly unusual as the vast majority of dog food sold and consumed is dry dog food, also known as kibble.

Koha’s food is produced in multiple facilities that are operated by partners. These facilities include locations in South Dakota, USA, Toronto, Canada, and Thai Union, Thailand.

Some consumers might be concerned about the food that is produced in Thailand; however, Koha insists that strict safety and quality control measures are still maintained. Also, Koha isn’t the only premium wet pet food provider to have factories in Asia, as Weruva also does this.

Koha is one of the few brands not available from large pet stores or retailers like PetSmart and Chewy.

They are sold directly by Koha, along with smaller physical and online retailers. It appears some Koha products can be sourced from Amazon; however, it isn’t clear whether these are authorized resellers.

Koha Product Range

Dog Food

Koha has an extensive and varied range of canned and wet dog food. This range includes recipes that are designated as Limited Ingredient recipes.

Koha does not produce traditional dry dog food, also known as kibble.

All of Koha’s dog food recipes are grain-free, and despite a recent increase in interest in grain-inclusive recipes, Koha has not chosen to produce follow suit.

Also, Koha does not produce any specifically designed recipes for select niches like puppies or seniors dogs. However, some of their recipes are suitable for all life stages, such as their Slow Cooked Stews range.

You can see below some of the sub-categories of dog food that Koha produces.

Cat Food

Koha’s cat food product range is almost as broad as its dog food range and includes various wet and canned products.

Once again, Koha does not produce traditional dry cat food, which is also known as kibble.

There are no Kitten or Senior cat-specific recipes within Koha’s range, but many of their recipes are suitable for most cats.

You can see below the types of wet cat food that Koha produces.

Koha Nutrition

Dog Food

Koha dog food provides excellent nutrition that is high in animal-based protein and fat and low in plant-based carbohydrates.

Koha’s excellent nutrition is compounded by the fact that wet or canned dog food tends to contain superior nutrition than dry dog food.

This is as the majority of wet dog food is moisture, and there is less need for plant-based ingredients like legumes or grains to bulk out the food.

Below is an example of the nutrition provided by a Koha wet dog food recipe.

As you can see, the proportions of protein and fat are significantly above-average, and the proportion of carbohydrates is tiny and not worthy of concern.

Cat Food

Koha’s cat food range also provides excellent nutrition with meager proportions of carbohydrates and high proportions of animal or fish-based protein and fat.

It is critical that cats consume a diet that is high in protein and fat as they are obligate carnivores. This means that they thrive best on a diet of animal and fish ingredients with minimal plant-matter

Also, many cats struggle to consume sufficient water in their diet. Consequently, wet or canned cat food can be critical to assist them in taking on water.

Below is an example of the nutrition provided by a Koha wet cat food recipe. As you can see, the proportions of protein and fat are extremely impressive.

Koha Ingredients

Koha’s meat and fish ingredients are sourced from a range of countries, including Canada, The United States, Denmark, France, Australia, New Zealand, The United Kingdom, and Thailand.

While some consumers may prefer that all of the ingredients are sourced from countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Koha is very transparent with their ingredient sourcing, which keeps them accountable.

High-Quality Meat & Fish Ingredients

• Beef
• Pork
• Duck
• Turkey
• Chicken
• Salmon
• Lamb
• Venison
• Kangaroo
• Guinea Fowl

Koha uses an extensive range of meat and fish ingredients. This range includes all of the major staples of the dog food world, such as Chicken, Turkey, Beef, and Salmon. These ingredients are staples as they are relatively inexpensive and can provide excellent nutrition, high in protein and fat.

However, Koha also uses quite a few of the less common meat ingredients, such as Rabbit, Venison, Kangaroo, and Guinea Fowl. These meat ingredients are often described as Novel Meats and are used in recipes for dogs with severe dietary sensitivities and allergies. Learn more about the use of these ingredients in the following articles.

Best Hypoallergenic Dog Foods Guide

Best Dog Foods With Rabbit

Best Dog Foods With Venison

Best Dog Food With Kangaroo

Koha makes limited use of organ meat ingredients in its recipes, including the use of Liver. Organ meat, such as Liver, can provide vitamins and minerals at high levels that traditional meat cuts cannot.

Also, organ meat can often enhance the flavor of dog food to make it more appealing.

Other Notable Ingredients

Koha uses small quantities of some legumes in their recipes, including Green Beans and Lentils. Legumes are protein-rich vegetables and are staple inclusions in almost all dog food, especially grain-free recipes.

While there are some concerns about the extensive use of legumes in dog food, the portions used in Koha’s recipes are not significant, and you should not be overly concerned.

You can read more about the potential links between Canine Heart Disease and legumes in our articles Best Dog Foods Without Peas & Peas, Pea Protein, Pea Flour, and Pea Fiber in Dog Food.

Koha also uses some less common vegetables in their recipes, such as Carrots and Pumpkin. These vegetables can be beneficial inclusions and can provide a mix of carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and select vitamins and minerals.

Pumpkin, in particular, is well known for its digestive properties, with many dogs being given it as a supplement.

If you’d like to learn more about the use of Pumpkin in dog food as well as some of the best Pumpkin focused recipes available today, check out our article Best Dog Food With Pumpkin.

Flaxseed is regularly added to pet food recipes to boost the levels of the Omega 3 Fatty Acids.

Flaxseed is probably the best plant-based source of these fatty acids, and the range of health benefits they can provide is the reasoning behind their regular inclusion. An example of a believed health benefit of Flaxseed is an improvement in the health of a dog’s skin and coat.

You can read more about Flaxseed in our article Flaxseed In Dog Food.

Koha Animal Testing

At this time, we have no information on what type of testing Koha participates in and whether this is invasive or laboratory in nature.

We strongly believe that invasive and laboratory testing of animals is a cruel and outdated practice and one which we hope will see a significant decline or elimination in the coming years.

Koha Expertise

There is growing concern from consumers at a lack of qualified experts employed by pet food producers.

However, Koha mentions on their site that: “All of our R&D Food Technologists/Formulators have a degree in Animal Science or Nutrition. All of our formulas are reviewed by our nutritionist with a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition.”

The information laid out above is a significant positive that Koha is transparent around how it formulates its recipes and that it employers experts with significant education and experience.

Koha Recalls

To the best of our knowledge and based on our research (FDA, AVMA, DogFoodAdvisor), Koha has no history of recalls for its dog or cat food ranges.

This lack of recalls is a positive trait and shows that Koha takes the safety and quality of its manufacturing process seriously.

Nevertheless, consumers should be vigilant of any future recalls from Koha or any other brand to ensure their pets stay healthy and safe.

Koha Featured Articles

Best Dog Food With Kangaroo – Koha’s Wild Kangaroo Entree features in our article discussing the best dog food recipes that make use of Kangaroo.

Koha’s recipe is one of the best, if not the best, canned kangaroo recipe available thanks to its high-quality ingredients and top-notch nutrition.

 Best of Koha

Dog Food

Lamb Stew Review

As is the case with all Koha recipes, they utilize large portions of high-quality meat ingredients, which is Lamb meat in the case of the above.

The nutritional profile that is produced from this is above-average and suitable for the vast majority of dogs, including those that are more active.

This portion of Lamb meat includes a smaller portion of Lamb Liver, which is an excellent addition. Organ meat such as Liver can enhance the flavor of a dog food recipe as well as provide beneficial vitamins and minerals that are in short supply in traditional meat cuts.

Outside of its lamb content, the recipe has a small portion of plant-based ingredients such as Lentils. These provide a tiny proportion of carbohydrates and fiber.

Cat Food

Duck Stew Review

Duck is an unusual addition to a pet food recipe, like many of the ingredients that Koha utilizes. Most pet food manufacturers prefer to use Chicken or Turkey as they are more affordable and easier to source.

Despite this, the Duck in the above recipe provides a plentiful proportion of protein and fat and is the bulk of the recipe.

Once again, a portion of organ meat is present; however, it is Chicken Liver rather than a Duck organ meat ingredient. This is likely as Duck organ meat would be challenging to source.

Thankfully there are no significant plant-based ingredients present in this recipe, which perfectly aligns with a cat’s natural diet.

Koha Full Product Range

Dog Food

Canned Dog Food

Beef Entree

Duck Entree

Pork Entree

Turkey Entree

Wild Kangaroo Entree

Venison Entree

Salmon Entree

Lamb Entree

Pike Place Platter Slow Cooked Stew

Santa Fe Skillet Slow Cooked Stew

Big Easy Slow Cooked Stew

Greek Island Grill Slow Cooked Stew

Lone Star Brisket Slow Cooked Stew

Memphis Barbeque Slow Cooked

Beef Stew

Lamb Stew

Rabbit Stew

Kangaroo Stew

Turkey Stew

Chicken Stew

Pork Stew

Duck Stew

Guineafowl Stew

Dehydrated Dog Food

Green Mix

Omega Mix

Cat Food

Canned/Wet Cat Food

Rabbit Au Jus

Beef Pate

Turkey Pate

Wild Kangaroo Pate

Chicken Pate

Duck Pate

Guineafowl Pate

LID Shredded Turkey Entree In Gravy

LID Shredded Lamb Entree In Gravy

LID Shredded Beef Entree In Gravy

LID Shredded Duck Entree In Gravy

LID Shredded Chicken Entree In Gravy

Duck Stew

Turkey Stew

Chicken Stew

Tuna & Beef Entree In Gravy

Tuna & Chicken Entree In Gravy

Tuna & Duck Entree In Gravy

Tuna & Lamb Entree In Gravy

Tuna & Pumpkin Entree In Gravy

Tuna & Salmon Entree In Gravy

Tuna & Shrimp Entree In Gravy

Tuna & Turkey Entree In Gravy