Label analysisGrade AFreeze-Dried

Stella & Chewy's

Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Dandy Lamb Dinner Patties

Calculate portions with this foodChoosing for your dog
Editor ingredient insight

Stella & Chewy’s Dandy Lamb Freeze-Dried Dinner Patties start with lamb, lamb spleen, lamb liver, lamb kidney, and lamb bone, making it a dense single-animal lamb freeze-dried food.

It is worth considering for lamb-tolerant dogs that need strong palatability or small-portion supplementation rather than loose cup-by-cup feeding.

The current official values are 38% protein, 38% fat, 5% fiber, and 5,270 kcal/kg, so portion control matters.

It is pea-, lentil-, and potato-free with fruits, vegetables, and probiotics, but Choose another recipe for weight-control, fat-sensitive pancreatitis history, or kidney/urinary concerns because fat is very high and calcium/phosphorus are not published on the current official PDP.

Fresh-meat leadNo concentrated plant protein detected
Illustration of lamb beside a dog-food bowl
Primary protein ingredient · Lamb

01. NUTRIENT PROFILE

Key nutrients & mineral profile

As-fed basis
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 38%Fat 38%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 positionLower

This food is on the lower side for crude protein among freeze-dried foods.

Fat positionHigher

This food is on the higher side for crude fat among freeze-dried foods.

Calorie densityHigher

This food is on the higher side for calorie density among freeze-dried foods. The same serving can provide more energy, so check portion guidance.

Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
CalciumNot disclosed
PhosphorusNot disclosed
Crude fiber5%
Omega-3Not disclosed
Omega-6Not disclosed

Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.

02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE

Ingredient assessment · 40 disclosed ingredients

The top ingredients give this recipe a strong first protein read, so the ingredient section starts from a favorable position.

Lamb ingredient illustration
Primary protein ingredient · Lamb
A+6/6Ingredient gradeTop Premium
Ingredient #1 · LambTop
Fresh Meat
Ingredient #2 · Lamb SpleenUpper
Organ Meat
Ingredient #3 · Lamb LiverUpper
Organ Meat
Ingredient #1Top

Lamb

Lamb is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.

Ingredient #2Upper

Lamb Spleen

Lamb Spleen is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.

Ingredient #3Upper

Lamb Liver

Lamb Liver is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.

Full disclosed ingredient listIn disclosed order
Lamb — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Spleen — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Liver — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Kidney — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Bone — 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 led with no plant protein support

Animal protein · Lamb (#1), Lamb Spleen (#2), Lamb Liver (#3), Lamb Kidney (#4), Lamb Bone (#5)

It clears the protein floor without plant-protein boosting.

The animal-protein flow and absence of plant-protein boosting are comparatively clear.

Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
CranberryUrinary support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredient

03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG

What to consider before feeding

Lamb, Lamb Spleen 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.
  • Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.

Check before feeding

  • Label protein is 38% and fat is 38% (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.
  • Higher calorie density can raise daily intake in a gram-for-gram switch. Weight reduction needs portions and treat calories to be adjusted together.
  • Calcium and phosphorus are not disclosed, so growth-stage use would need an extra check.

When this food fits your dog

Among foods made the same way, protein is lower, fat is higher, and calorie density is higher. This combination provides more energy per gram. Compare it when smaller portions need to supply calories, and adjust grams first for a dog prone to weight gain. Higher calories do not establish a higher animal-protein share. 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

High calorie density remains the clearest trade-off here.

04. COMPARE FOODS

Smart lamb alternatives

Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.

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

Final word

Interpret this for my dog

The food-first public score is only the starting point. Once your dog’s activity, weight goals, life stage, and health status are applied, the recommendation order and interpretation can change.

As a public review, this is a strong candidate to carry forward. The next question is whether it stays this strong for your own dog.