Ingredient #1Top
Beef
Beef 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 Perfectly Puppy Beef & Salmon
Editor ingredient insight
Stella & Chewy’s Freeze-Dried Puppy Beef & Salmon is a dense freeze-dried puppy food built from beef, salmon with ground bone, beef liver, beef kidney, and tripe.
At 46% protein, 34% fat, 4,828 kcal/kg, calcium at 2%, phosphorus at 1.5%, omega-3 at 1.5%, and taurine at 0.25%, It is worth considering for puppies needing high energy and palatability, not for pancreatic sensitivity, weight control, or kidney concerns.
Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 46%Fat 34%Other 20%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 densityTypical
This food sits around the typical calorie range among freeze-dried foods. Check the feeding guide and weight trend alongside this comparison.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium2%
Phosphorus1.5%
Crude fiber5%
Omega-31.5%
Omega-63%
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 · BeefTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Salmon with Ground BoneTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #3 · Beef LiverUpper
Organ MeatIngredient #2Top
Salmon with Ground Bone
Salmon with Ground Bone is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Upper
Beef Liver
Beef Liver 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
Beef — Primary positive ingredientsSalmon with Ground Bone — Primary positive ingredientsBeef Liver — Primary positive ingredientsBeef Kidney — Primary positive ingredientsBeef Tripe — 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 ingredientsSunflower Oil — Neutral ingredientsChia Seed — Neutral ingredientsNew Zealand Green Mussel — Support positive ingredientsPotassium Chloride — Support positive ingredientsDried Kelp — Support positive ingredientsSodium Phosphate — Neutral ingredientsMixed Tocopherols (preservative) — Neutral ingredientsL-carnitine — Support positive ingredientsTurmeric — Neutral ingredientsSea Salt — Neutral 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 ingredientsTricalcium Phosphate — 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 · Beef (#1), Salmon with Ground Bone (#2), Beef Liver (#3), Beef Kidney (#4), Beef Tripe (#5)
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 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
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Beef, Salmon with Ground Bone 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.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including beef, salmon. If a protein must be excluded, any of these sources can change the decision; the first ingredient alone does not make this a single-protein diet.
What works well in this food
- 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.
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 46% and fat is 34% (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 typical. 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 beef / salmon 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