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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

Stella & Chewy's

Small Breed Raw Blend Red Meat Recipe

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★★☆

4.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

Moderate

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Red meat

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Poultry

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 Small Breed Raw Blend Red Meat Recipe dry dog food good?

Stella & Chewy's Small Breed Raw Blend Red Meat Recipe is a dry dog food rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate 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, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Red meat, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

41%

Fat

17%

Est. Carbs

28%

Fiber

6.8%

Ash

Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Super High (41% 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 High (17% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can support calorie needs for active or growing dogs, but portion control and pancreatitis history deserve extra attention.

References

Ingredients Analysis

54 of 54 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Beef

Pork Meal

Peas

Lentils

Chickpeas

Pea Protein

Natural Flavor

Beef Fat

Salmon Oil

Tomato Pomace

Pork Liver

Lamb

Beef Liver

Venison

Dried Pumpkin

Dried Beet Pulp

Potassium Chloride

Salt

Choline Chloride

Taurine

Dried Chicory Root

Pumpkin Seed

Carrot

Cranberry

Blueberry

Spinach

Broccoli

Kale

Parsley

Apple

Vitamin E Supplement

Niacin Supplement

Vitamin A Supplement

Thiamine Mononitrate

D-calcium Pantothenate

Riboflavin Supplement

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Folic Acid

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Zinc Proteinate

Iron Proteinate

Copper Proteinate

Manganese Proteinate

Zinc Sulfate

Iron Sulfate

Copper Sulfate

Manganese Sulfate

Calcium Iodate

Sodium Selenite

Pediococcus Acidilactici

Lactobacillus Acidophilus

Bifidobacterium Longum

Bacillus Coagulans

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Beef, Pork Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Plant protein signal: Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Pea Protein.

Higher-caution ingredients: Kale have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas, and 2 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Stella & Chewy's Small Breed Raw Blend Red Meat 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

Beef

Pork Meal

Pork Liver

Lamb

Beef Liver

Venison

Animal Protein

Moderate

Animal

62%

Plant

21%

Plant concentrate

17%

Mixed protein sources in Stella & Chewy's Small Breed Raw Blend Red Meat Recipe: 62% animal, 21% whole plants, and 17% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Beef

Pork Meal

Pork Liver

Lamb

Beef Liver

Venison

Plant

Peas

Lentils

Chickpeas

Pumpkin Seed

Plant concentrate

Pea Protein

Stella & Chewy's Small Breed Raw Blend Red Meat Recipe dry dog food Review

Stella & Chewy's Small Breed Raw Blend Red Meat Recipe is a strong choice — rated 4 stars with high ingredient transparency and moderate 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

Avoid if

You're avoiding legumes

You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Pea Protein.

Contains common allergens: Legumes, Red meat, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 41% protein, 17% fat, 28% estimated carbohydrates.

62% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Frequently asked questions

Is Stella & Chewy's Small Breed Raw Blend Red Meat Recipe good for dogs?

Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content.

Does Stella & Chewy's Small Breed Raw Blend Red Meat Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Stella & Chewy's Small Breed Raw Blend Red Meat Recipe contain Egg?

Does Stella & Chewy's Small Breed Raw Blend Red Meat Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Stella & Chewy's Small Breed Raw Blend Red Meat Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Stella & Chewy's Small Breed Raw Blend Red Meat Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Stella & Chewy's Small Breed Raw Blend Red Meat Recipe?