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Chicken with Ground Bone
Chicken with Ground Bone is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade AListed ingredientsFreeze-Dried
Stella & Chewy's
Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties
Editor ingredient insight
Stella & Chewy’s Freeze-Dried Chicken Dinner Patties lead with chicken with ground bone, chicken liver, and chicken gizzard, followed by pumpkin seed, produce, and probiotics.
It is worth considering for chicken-tolerant dogs that need a strong boost in palatability and calories, especially picky or lean dogs.
It discloses 48% protein, 28% fat, 4,420 kcal/kg, 2.0%/1.5% calcium/phosphorus, 0.25% taurine, and 200 mg/kg zinc, so it can make the whole diet dense even as a topper.
Choose another recipe for chicken allergy, weight control, pancreatitis-prone digestion, fat-sensitive stool, or kidney/urinary mineral concerns.
Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 48%Fat 28%Other 24%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type
Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.
Protein positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude protein among freeze-dried foods.
Fat positionTypical
This food sits around the typical crude fat range among freeze-dried foods.
Calorie densityLower
This food is on the lower side for calorie density among freeze-dried foods. That alone does not make it a weight-management diet; check portion guidance, fat, and fiber together.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium2%
Phosphorus1.5%
Crude fiber5%
Omega-30.4%
Omega-63.5%
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradeTop Premium
Ingredient #1 · Chicken with Ground BoneTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Chicken LiverUpper
Organ MeatIngredient #3 · Chicken GizzardUpper
Organ MeatIngredient #2Upper
Chicken Liver
Chicken Liver is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Upper
Chicken Gizzard
Chicken Gizzard is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Chicken with Ground Bone — Primary positive ingredientsChicken Liver — Primary positive ingredientsChicken Gizzard — Primary positive ingredientsPumpkin Seed — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Cranberries — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Spinach — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Broccoli — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Beets — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Carrots — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Squash — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Blueberries — Neutral ingredientsFenugreek Seed — Neutral ingredientsPotassium Chloride — Support positive ingredientsDried Kelp — Support positive ingredientsSodium Phosphate — Neutral ingredientsMixed Tocopherols (preservative) — Neutral ingredientsCholine Chloride — Support positive ingredientsDried Pediococcus Acidilactici fermentation product — Neutral ingredientsDried Lactobacillus Acidophilus fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsDried Bifidobacterium Longum fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsDried Bacillus Coagulans fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsZinc Proteinate — Support positive ingredientsIron Proteinate — Neutral ingredientsTaurine — Support positive ingredientsCalcium Carbonate — Neutral ingredientsVitamin E Supplement — Support positive ingredientsThiamine Mononitrate — Neutral ingredientsCopper Proteinate — Support positive ingredientsManganese Proteinate — Neutral ingredientsSodium Selenite — Support positive ingredientsNiacin Supplement — Neutral ingredientsD-calcium Pantothenate — Neutral ingredientsRiboflavin Supplement — Neutral ingredientsVitamin A Supplement — Neutral ingredientsVitamin D3 Supplement — Neutral ingredientsVitamin B12 Supplement — Neutral ingredientsPyridoxine Hydrochloride — Neutral ingredientsFolic Acid — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Fresh meat is the first ingredient
Animal protein · Chicken with Ground Bone (#1), Chicken Liver (#2), Chicken Gizzard (#3)
Fresh meat leads the recipe and supplies animal protein, a useful choice point when you prioritize fresh-meat ingredients.
The complete ingredient panel has not been verified, so absence of plant-protein supplements is not confirmed.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
CranberryUrinary support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Chicken with Ground Bone, Chicken Liver supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. The disclosed leading ingredients offer a candidate when prioritizing animal protein sources. Their order alone does not establish meat percentage or digestibility.
What works well in this food
- All top three ingredients are animal ingredients.
- Crude protein is on the higher side.
- Calorie density is on the lower side.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
Check before feeding
- Phosphorus is 1.5% on the label, at or above 1%. Senior dogs or dogs with kidney concerns should have phosphorus restriction reviewed with a veterinarian before using it as a staple food.
- Label protein is 48% and fat is 28% (as fed). This caution uses absolute amounts, separate from rankings within the same manufacturing method. For a dog with fat-sensitive digestion, discuss these amounts before switching.
- Price per kilogram runs on the higher side, so budget can change the shortlist order.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is typical, and calorie density is lower. This combination is worth comparing when protein matters but a higher-calorie food is not the aim. High protein alone does not make it an active-dog-only food; judge weight changes against total daily calories. Stable basic protein structure.
Consider it first when
- Steady protein-first shopping
- Choosing from named animal proteins
- Balanced shortlist building
Choose another food first when
- Weight control comes first
- Fresh-meat-first premium quality matters most
This is still a food-first read, so your own dog can reshuffle the final order later.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart chicken alternatives
This food is close to the top tier, so the useful comparison is its strongest rivals in the same protein lane.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Stella & Chewy's background
Founded in 2003 in the United States.
Disclosure confidence A
Current data and third-party checks support a high-trust read.
Recall information
This brand has a confirmed recall history, including a freeze-dried/raw listeria event.
May 12, 2026