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Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Stella & Chewy's
Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Small Breed Cage-Free Chicken Recipe
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Red meat
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 Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Small Breed Cage-Free Chicken Recipe dry dog food good?
Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Small Breed Cage-Free Chicken Recipe is a dry dog food rated 4.5 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, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
38%
Fat
16%
Est. Carbs
33%
Fiber
5.7%
Ash
8%
Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (38% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For many healthy dogs, this can support muscle maintenance, though dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions should follow vet-guided diet targets.
References
Fat is Medium (16% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many adult dogs, assuming the full diet matches activity and body condition.
References
Ingredients Analysis
55 of 55 matched
Prefer
8
Concerned
4
Notice
1
1
Chicken
2
Chicken Meal
3
Peas
4
Lentils
5
Chicken Fat
6
Tomato Pomace
7
Natural Chicken Flavor
8
Salmon Oil
9
Chicken Liver
10
Suncured Alfalfa Meal
11
Chicken Gizzard
12
Flaxseed
13
Chicken Cartilage
14
Fenugreek Seed
15
Pumpkin
16
Coconut Flour
17
Pumpkin Seed
18
Organic Cranberries
19
Organic Spinach
20
Organic Broccoli
21
Organic Beets
22
Organic Carrots
23
Organic Squash
24
Organic Blueberries
25
Inulin
26
Blueberries
27
Turmeric
28
Rosemary Extract
29
Tocopherols
30
Dried Kelp
31
Taurine
32
Dicalcium Phosphate
33
Potassium Chloride
34
Calcium Carbonate
35
Zinc Proteinate
36
Iron Proteinate
37
Copper Proteinate
38
Manganese Proteinate
39
Sodium Selenite
40
Calcium Iodate
41
Vitamin E Supplement
42
Thiamine Mononitrate
43
Niacin Supplement
44
D-calcium Pantothenate
45
Riboflavin Supplement
46
Vitamin A Supplement
47
Vitamin D3 Supplement
48
Vitamin B12 Supplement
49
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
50
Folic Acid
51
Salt
52
Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici Fermentation Product
53
Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
54
Dried Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product
55
Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Chicken Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Peas, Lentils, Suncured Alfalfa Meal may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Dicalcium Phosphate.
Higher-caution ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Lentils, Dicalcium Phosphate have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Small Breed Cage-Free Chicken Recipe'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
Chicken
Chicken Meal
Chicken Liver
Chicken Gizzard
Chicken Cartilage
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
78%
Plant
22%
Meat-forward: 78% of the weighted protein in Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Small Breed Cage-Free Chicken Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (22% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken
Chicken Meal
Chicken Liver
Chicken Gizzard
Chicken Cartilage
Plant
Peas
Lentils
Suncured Alfalfa Meal
Coconut Flour
Pumpkin Seed
Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Small Breed Cage-Free Chicken Recipe dry dog food Review
Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Small Breed Cage-Free Chicken Recipe is a strong choice — rated 4.5 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
Avoid if
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 38% protein, 16% fat, 33% estimated carbohydrates.
78% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Small Breed Cage-Free Chicken Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Small Breed Cage-Free Chicken Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Small Breed Cage-Free Chicken Recipe contain Egg?
Does Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Small Breed Cage-Free Chicken Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Small Breed Cage-Free Chicken Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Small Breed Cage-Free Chicken Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Small Breed Cage-Free Chicken Recipe?
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