Protein source
Premium pickFresh-meat led with no plant protein support
Top 3: Beef, Salmon with Ground Bone, Beef Liver
It clears the protein floor without plant-protein boosting.
This is the kind of structure a premium food should have.
Public ReviewGrade AFreeze-DriedManufacturing: Freeze-Dried
Stella & Chewy's
Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Perfectly Puppy Beef & Salmon
5.0★Public ScoreManufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety
Key points
Ingredient guide
Included support ingredients
Nutrient guideCranberryUrinary support ingredientGreen-lipped musselJoint support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientTurmeric/curcuminAntioxidant and joint support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredient
Top premium
Ingredient grade
A+
Grade A+
Top ingredient profile
Beef
Salmon with Ground Bone
Beef Liver
Fresh-meat leadNo plant booster
Crude protein46%
Crude protein46%
Crude fat34%
Other 20%
Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.
biotechProtein position
Higherquery_statsFat position
Higherlocal_fire_departmentCalorie density
TypicalThis food offers a stable basic protein structure.
Species-named animal protein ingredients stay near the top, and protein does not fall into a clearly low band. The trade-off is that this is not the same as a fresh-meat-first premium pattern.
Nutritional strengths
- All top three ingredients are animal ingredients.
- Crude protein is on the higher side.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
What still needs work
- 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.
- Protein and fat are both on the higher side, so sensitive dogs may develop loose stool. If there is a pancreatitis history or fat-sensitive digestion, check before feeding.
- Price per kilogram runs on the higher side, so budget can change the shortlist order.
Brand context
Brand background availableRecall history confirmed
Founded in 2003 in the United States. This brand has a confirmed recall history, including a freeze-dried/raw listeria event.
Ingredient analysis
The top ingredients give this recipe a strong first protein read, so the ingredient section starts from a favorable position.
restaurantIngredient Quality Analysis
Ingredient Grade
Top Premium
1Beef
Fresh Meat · Top
2Salmon with Ground Bone
Fresh Meat · Top
3Beef Liver
Organ Meat · Upper
Ingredient Analysis Comments
- •Beef is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
- •Salmon with Ground Bone is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
- •Beef Liver is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
restaurantIngredient Grade A+Top Premium
Full collected ingredient list
45 ingredientsBeefSalmon with Ground BoneBeef LiverBeef KidneyBeef TripePumpkin SeedOrganic CranberriesOrganic SpinachOrganic BroccoliOrganic BeetsOrganic CarrotsOrganic SquashOrganic BlueberriesSunflower OilChia SeedNew Zealand Green MusselPotassium ChlorideDried KelpSodium PhosphateMixed Tocopherols (preservative)L-carnitineTurmericSea SaltDried Pediococcus Acidilactici fermentation productDried Lactobacillus Acidophilus fermentation productDried Bifidobacterium Longum fermentation productDried Bacillus Coagulans fermentation productZinc ProteinateIron ProteinateTaurineCalcium CarbonateTricalcium PhosphateVitamin E SupplementThiamine MononitrateCopper ProteinateManganese ProteinateSodium SeleniteNiacin SupplementD-calcium PantothenateRiboflavin SupplementVitamin A SupplementVitamin D3 SupplementVitamin B12 SupplementPyridoxine HydrochlorideFolic Acid
Primary positive ingredients
Support positive ingredients
Neutral ingredients
Caution ingredients
High-caution ingredients
Why did the base review land here?
Ingredient qualityNutrient disclosure levelManufacturing & trust
This review score combines ingredient composition, nutrient disclosure, manufacturing trust, and core nutrient caution signals.
Nutrient disclosure
Partial disclosure
Core guaranteed analysis is usable, but deeper rows still need a more cautious read.
Safety verification
No fails
No major red flag jumps out first, though undisclosed rows still define the limits of this safety read.
Public data trust (ETF)
A tier
Current data and third-party checks support a high-trust read.
Where it sits in the same processing cohort
Freeze-Dried cohortTop tier
Within the Freeze-Dried cohort, this recipe sits in the top tier band.
Final word
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.
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Brand analysis
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Kidney criteriaBest dog food for kidney disease: phosphorus, protein quality, sodium, and appetite checks
Kidney or renal intent means phosphorus, protein, and sodium disclosure should come first.
Heart criteriaBest dog food for heart disease: sodium, taurine, L-carnitine, omega-3, and DCM context
Heart context should connect sodium, taurine, L-carnitine, and omega-3 disclosure.
GI criteriaBest dog food for sensitive stomachs: digestibility, fat, fiber, and transition checks
GI context should connect fat, fiber, transition speed, and veterinary purpose.
Joint criteriaBest dog food for joint support: weight control, EPA/DHA, glucosamine, and mobility checks
Joint context should connect weight control, EPA+DHA, and disclosed support ingredients.