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Stella & Chewy’s Stella’s Solutions Digestive Boost Freeze-Dried Raw Grass-Fed Beef Dinner Morsels Dog Food

Stella & Chewy's Stella's Solutions Digestive Boost Freeze-Dried Raw Grass-Fed Beef Dinner Morsels 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: $1.08
Primary proteins
  • Beef
  • Beef Kidney
  • Beef Liver
  • Egg Yolk

Ingredients

Beef, Beef Kidney, Beef Liver, Coconut Flour, Pumpkin, Flaxseed, Egg Yolk, Pineapple Stem, Pineapple, Papaya, Dandelion Greens, Choline Chloride, Tocopherols (Preservative), Fenugreek Seed, Dried Chicory Root (Source Of Inulin) Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, Sodium Phosphate, Zinc Proteinate, Dried Kelp, 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

Overall Score

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60%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 56%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 82%
? 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 50%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 77%
? 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: 36%

Fat: 29%

Fiber: 5%

Moisture: 5%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 25%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 37.89%

Fat: 30.53%

Fiber: 5.26%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 26.32%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 27.39%

Fat: 53.59%

Carb: 19.02%

Our Review

Pros
  • Freeze-dried food retains the nutritional value of raw meat
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
  • 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 protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • 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 Solutions Digestive Boost Freeze-Dried Raw Grass-Fed Beef Dinner Morsels 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 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 third 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 fourth ingredient is Coconut Flour. Coconut flour is dehydrated, finely milled "meat" from coconuts. In pet food, coconut flour can serve as a source of protein, fat, and dietary fiber.

The fifth ingredient is Pumpkin. Pumpkin is a type of winter squash. High in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, it is also a good source of fiber. In pet food, pumpkin promotes healthy digestion while enhancing flavor and providing added nutrition.

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

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$2.31

Market Price avg.

$2.65

% From the Avg

-13%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$1.80

Market Price avg.

$1.80

% From the Avg

+0%

Price per day

Product Price

$1.08

Market Price avg.

$1.08

% From the Avg

+0%

Stella & Chewy's Stella's Solutions Digestive Boost Freeze-Dried Raw Grass-Fed Beef Dinner Morsels 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 Solutions Digestive Boost Freeze-Dried Raw Grass-Fed Beef Dinner Morsels Dog Food to the other 156 freeze-dried dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

37.89%

All Products avg.

45.03%

% From the Avg

-16%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

30.53%

All Products avg.

27.3%

% From the Avg

+12%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

5.26%

All Products avg.

4.24%

% From the Avg

+24%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

26.32%

All Products avg.

23.05%

% From the Avg

+14%

Analysis Overview

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

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