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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Stella & Chewy's
Dandy Lamb Dinner Patties
Dog
Freeze-Dried
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Red meat
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Nuts
Poultry
Fish
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Stella & Chewy's Dandy Lamb Dinner Patties freeze-dried dog food good?
Stella & Chewy's Dandy Lamb Dinner Patties is a freeze-dried dog food rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Red meat.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
40%
Fat
40%
Est. Carbs
7%
Fiber
5.3%
Ash
7.4%
Moisture (5%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Super High (40% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can fit very active, working, or growing dogs, but dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions need vet-guided diet targets.
References
Fat is Super High (40% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense and may fit some working or underweight dogs, while dogs with pancreatitis history need veterinary guidance.
References
Ingredients Analysis
42 of 42 matched
Prefer
10
Concerned
2
Notice
0
1
Lamb
2
Lamb Spleen
3
Lamb Liver
4
Lamb Heart
5
Lamb Kidney
6
Lamb Bone
7
Pumpkin Seed
8
Organic Cranberry
9
Organic Spinach
10
Organic Broccoli
11
Organic Beets
12
Organic Carrot
13
Organic Pumpkin
14
Organic Blueberry
15
Fenugreek Seed
16
Potassium Chloride
17
Dried Kelp
18
Sodium Phosphate
19
Tocopherols
20
Choline Chloride
21
Lactococcus Lactis Fermentation Product
22
Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
23
Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product
24
Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
25
Zinc Proteinate
26
Iron Proteinate
27
Taurine
28
Calcium Carbonate
29
Vitamin E Supplement
30
Thiamine
31
Copper Nitrate
32
Copper Proteinate
33
Sodium Manganate
34
Sodium Selenite
35
Niacin Supplement
36
D-calcium Pantothenate
37
Riboflavin Supplement
38
Vitamin A Supplement
39
Vitamin D3 Supplement
40
Vitamin B12 Supplement
41
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
42
Folic Acid
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Lamb Bone appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Plant protein signal: Pumpkin Seed may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Organic Beets, Sodium Selenite.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Stella & Chewy's Dandy Lamb Dinner Patties's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Lamb
Lamb Spleen
Lamb Liver
Lamb Heart
Lamb Kidney
Lamb Bone
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
98%
Plant
2%
Meat-forward: 98% of the weighted protein in Stella & Chewy's Dandy Lamb Dinner Patties comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (2% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Lamb
Lamb Spleen
Lamb Liver
Lamb Heart
Lamb Kidney
Plant
Pumpkin Seed
Stella & Chewy's Dandy Lamb Dinner Patties freeze-dried dog food Review
Stella & Chewy's Dandy Lamb Dinner Patties is a strong choice — rated 5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Red meat.
On a dry-matter basis: 40% protein, 40% fat, 7% estimated carbohydrates.
98% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stella & Chewy's Dandy Lamb Dinner Patties good for dogs?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
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