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Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food

Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food

Company info
Company HQ

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Parent company

Stella and Chewy's LLC

Product info

Age Range: Adult

Food Form Freeze-Dried Dog Food

Cost per day: $1.00

Primary proteins
  • Beef
  • Beef Liver
  • Beef Kidney
  • Beef Heart

Ingredients

Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Beef Heart, Beef Tripe, Beef Bone, Pumpkin Seed, Organic Cranberries, Organic Spinach, Organic Broccoli, Organic Beets, Organic Carrots, Organic Squash, Organic Blueberries, Fenugreek Seed, Potassium Chloride, Dried Kelp, Sodium Phosphate, Tocopherols (Preservative), Choline Chloride, Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid.

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy

size-2 Small

size-3 Medium

size-4 Large

size-5 Giant

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Overall Score

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66%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food's nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 73%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients' nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 80%

? We scan the FDA's database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 25%

? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 55%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 90%

? Our rating system evaluates each food's manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 0%

? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 100%

Estimated Nutrient Content

To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you'll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food's macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.

Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food's actual nutrient values may be slightly different.

Guaranteed Analysis

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Protein:44%

Fat:35%

Fiber:5%

Moisture:5%

Ash:0%

Carb:11%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein:46.32%

Fat:36.84%

Fiber:5.26%

Ash:8%

Carb:11.58%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein:31.43%

Fat:60.71%

Carb:7.86%

Our Review

Pros

  • Low carbohydrate content
  • Freeze-dried food retains the nutritional value of raw meat
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
  • Doesn't contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein

Cons

  • Low in moisture
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Freeze dried dog food requires rehydration, which is time-consuming
  • The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Stella & Chewy's since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Stella & Chewy's - Dog and cat food (07/02/2015) - +

Date: 07/02/2015
Company Name: Stella & Chewy's
Product Description: Dog and cat food
Recall Reason: Listeria monocytogenes

Stella & Chewy's - Frozen pet foods (12/11/2015) - +

Date: 12/11/2015
Company Name: Stella & Chewy's
Product Description: Frozen pet foods
Recall Reason: Potential for listeria

Stella & Chewy's - Stella & Chewy's Raw Blend, Kibble + Wholesome Grains Red Meat Recipe, with Pumpkin & Quinoa (10/14/2020) - +

Date: 10/14/2020
Company Name: Stella & Chewy's
Product Description: Stella & Chewy's Raw Blend, Kibble + Wholesome Grains Red Meat Recipe, with Pumpkin & Quinoa
Recall Reason: Dog food has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food's ingredients.

The first ingredient is Beef. Beef is meat from any cattle breed. In pet food, beef can be fresh, freeze-dried, dehydrated, ground, or finely processed into beef meal.

The second ingredient is Beef Liver. Beef liver is organ meat from any cattle breed. The beef liver in pet food is a source of protein, iron, and many other essential nutrients.

The third ingredient is Beef Kidney. Beef kidney is kidney tissue from any breed of cattle. This may not sound good to us but in pet food, beef kidney can be a great source of quality protein, vitamins, and minerals including iron.

The fourth ingredient is Beef Heart. Beef heart is muscle tissue from the heart of any cattle species. In pet food, beef heart serves as an excellent source of protein, iron, zinc, B vitamins, and many trace minerals to support your companion's overall well-being.

The fifth ingredient is Beef Tripe. Beef tripe is lining from a cow's stomach. In pet food, beef tripe can serve as a source of protein, vitamins, and minerals including vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food is priced within the average market price for freeze-dried dog food.

Nutritional Analysis

Your adult dog needs a balance of macro and micronutrients to thrive. A food formulated for adult maintenance or all life stages is made to meet these needs. While there can be a lot of variation in actual calorie density, adult dog foods are generally intended to provide for basic calorie needs of the average active dog. In addition to satisfying their energy needs, these foods provide the protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients your adult dog needs to survive. Again, not all adult foods are the same, so you may have to search around for the right fit for your dog.

With that in mind, we've compared Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food to the other 156 freeze-dried dog food recipes in our database:

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Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that's moderate in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other freeze-dried dog foods.

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