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The Name on the Bag Is Not the Ingredient List →

October 17, 2026

Pick up the Duck Duck Goose bag and read the first six ingredients. Duck with ground bone, then turkey, turkey liver, turkey heart, goose, turkey gizzard. There is more turkey in that recipe than t...
Wild Weenies: 97% Meat, and No Limit Printed on the Bag →

October 16, 2026

Ninety-seven percent beef and organs. That is a higher meat percentage than the dinner patties on the shelf above them, which surprises people who assume the meal must be the richer product. The Gr...
Cold Mornings, Shorter Walks, Same Scoop →

October 15, 2026

The scoop stays the same all year. The dog does not. By the middle of October around here the evening walk has lost most of its daylight. What was an hour after dinner in July becomes twenty minute...
Can Cats Eat the Same Stella Food as Dogs? →

October 14, 2026

No, and the reason is not what most people assume. It is not that cat food is richer or that dogs would not like it. It is that cats have requirements dogs do not, and a food formulated to a dog st...
Why Stella Sends You to a Store for Their Kibble →

October 13, 2026

Go to Stella & Chewy's website and try to buy a bag of their Raw Coated Kibble. You cannot. Their own product page says the food is available at your local neighborhood pet store, or online fro...
Freeze-Dried Raw Versus Raw Coated Kibble: What Actually Differs →

October 12, 2026

Same brand, same shelf, same logo on the bag. One is a bag of freeze-dried raw patties and the other is a bag of baked kibble with freeze-dried raw on the outside of every piece. They are presented...
What Actually Gets a Picky Dog to Eat →

October 11, 2026

The dog is standing over a full bowl, looking at you. You are standing over the dog, looking at the bowl. This is a daily event in a lot of houses and it generates more questions at our counter tha...
How to Store Every Kind of Stella Food You Might Buy →

October 10, 2026

Four Stella products, four completely different storage rules. If you feed more than one of their lines, which is common once a dog takes to the brand, it is worth knowing which is which before som...
Why Switching Food Slowly Matters More Than Which Food You Pick →

October 09, 2026

Most of the digestive upsets we hear about after a food change were not caused by the food. They were caused by the speed of the change. Somebody buys a better bag, gets home, and swaps the whole b...
Chewy's Chicken: The Leanest Thing Stella Makes →

October 08, 2026

Of everything Stella & Chewy's makes in freeze-dried, the chicken is the leanest and the highest in protein. Forty-eight percent protein, twenty-eight percent fat. Nothing else in the line come...
What to Do With Your Dog's Food When the Power Goes Out →

October 07, 2026

Nor'easter season starts now. Anyone who has kept a freezer in Monmouth County through an October storm knows the drill: the lights flicker twice, go out, and then you are standing in the kitchen d...
Is Stella's Dinner Dust a Meal or a Topper? →

October 06, 2026

No. Dinner Dust is a topper, and the bag says so in plain language: intended for supplemental feeding only. If your dog eats nothing but Dinner Dust, your dog is eating an incomplete diet. We are s...
What That Probiotic Number on a Stella Bag Actually Means →

October 05, 2026

Twenty million CFU per pound. That figure is printed on the back of most Stella & Chewy's freeze-dried bags, and almost nobody reads it. It sits under the guaranteed analysis in small type, wit...
Dandy Lamb Meal Mixers: Who It's Actually For →

September 08, 2026

Dandy Lamb is the richest thing in the Meal Mixers line, and that's the whole case for it and against it depending on your dog. At 38 percent protein and 38 percent fat it's the only recipe in the ...
Feeding Freeze-Dried Raw Once the Jersey Heat Breaks →

September 07, 2026

The first week the humidity finally breaks, dogs start eating again. Every September we hear some version of it. The dog who picked at breakfast all August is suddenly cleaning the bowl, and the ow...
Can You Feed Stella & Chewy's Meal Mixers as a Whole Meal? →

September 06, 2026

Flip the bag over and look at the feeding chart. If it has two columns, one headed for a complete meal and one for a mixer or topper, then yes, that food can be your dog's dinner. Most of the Stell...
Puppy Nutrition with Wholesome Grains: Stella & Chewy's Wild Red Raw Coated Wholesome Grains Puppy Prairie Recipe →

July 11, 2024

Finding the perfect puppy food that balances quality, nutrition, and taste can be a challenging task. Stella & Chewy's Wild Red Raw Coated Wholesome Grains Puppy Prairie Recipe, available at Th...
Diving into Duck: Stella & Chewy's Duck Recipe with Pumpkin & Quinoa Raw Coated Kibble Wholesome Grains →

July 10, 2024

When it comes to providing high-quality nutrition for your dog, Stella & Chewy's Duck Recipe with Pumpkin & Quinoa Raw Coated Kibble Wholesome Grains, available at The Hungry Puppy, is a st...
Savory Red Meat Options: Stella & Chewy's Wild Red Raw Coated Wholesome Grains Red Meat Recipe →

July 03, 2024

Feeding your dog a nutritious and balanced diet doesn't have to be complicated, especially with options like Stella & Chewy's Wild Red Raw Coated Wholesome Grains Red Meat Recipe. Available at ...
The Benefits of Pumpkin and Quinoa in Stella & Chewy's Beef Recipe with Pumpkin & Quinoa Raw Coated Kibble Wholesome Grains →

July 02, 2024

When it comes to selecting the best dog food for your beloved pet, you want choices that are rich in nutrition, exceptional in quality, and delicious in flavor. Stella & Chewy's Beef Recipe wit...
A Review of Stella & Chewy's Cage-Free Chicken Raw Coated Kibble: Quality Nutrition for Your Dog →

July 01, 2024

  When it comes to providing optimal nutrition for your furry friend, Stella & Chewy's Cage-Free Chicken Raw Coated Kibble stands out as a top choice. This recipe, available at The Hungry Puppy...
Choosing the Best Food for Small Breed Dogs: Stella & Chewy's Cage-Free Chicken Raw Coated Kibble for Small Breeds →

June 27, 2024

When it comes to selecting the best food for your small breed dog, Stella & Chewy's Cage-Free Chicken Raw Coated Kibble for Small Breeds is a standout option. Available at The Hungry Puppy, thi...
Puppy Nutrition Essentials: Stella & Chewy's Cage-Free Chicken Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Dry Dog Food →

June 25, 2024

Raising a healthy and happy puppy starts with providing them the best nutrition possible. Stella & Chewy's Cage-Free Chicken Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Dry Dog Food, available at The Hungry Puppy,...
Exploring the Nutritional Benefits of Duck in Stella & Chewy's Cage-Free Duck Raw Coated Kibble →

June 20, 2024

Choosing the right dog food can be a daunting task, especially with the myriad of options available. However, Stella & Chewy's Cage-Free Duck Raw Coated Kibble, available at The Hungry Puppy, s...
The Superior Nutrition of Grass-Fed Meats: Stella & Chewy's Grass-Fed Beef Raw Coated Kibble →

June 18, 2024

When it comes to choosing the best food for your dog, quality ingredients make all the difference. Stella & Chewy's Grass-Fed Beef Raw Coated Kibble, available at The Hungry Puppy, offers a nut...
A Closer Look at Stella & Chewy's Chicken Recipe with Pumpkin & Quinoa Raw Coated Kibble Wholesome Grains →

June 18, 2024

Selecting the perfect dog food is a significant decision that impacts your pet's health, happiness, and overall quality of life. Among the myriad of choices, Stella & Chewy's Chicken Recipe wit...
Lamb Lover's Guide: Stella & Chewy's Grass-Fed Lamb Raw Coated Kibble →

June 13, 2024

Selecting the right kibble for your dog can make a world of difference in their health and happiness. For those looking for a premium choice, Stella & Chewy's Grass-Fed Lamb Raw Coated Kibble o...
Optimal Nutrition for Puppies: Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Puppy Food with Wholesome →

June 06, 2024

Providing optimal nutrition for your growing puppy is crucial for their development and long-term health. Among the many options available, Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Puppy Food with Wholesome...
Salmon Sensation: Stella & Chewy's Salmon Recipe with Pumpkin & Quinoa Raw Coated Kibble Wholesome Grains →

June 04, 2024

Choosing the best dog food is a critical aspect of responsible pet ownership. Stella & Chewy's Salmon Recipe with Pumpkin & Quinoa Raw Coated Kibble Wholesome Grains, available at The Hungr...
Perfect for Small Breeds: Stella & Chewy's Small Breed Beef Recipe with Pumpkin & Quinoa Raw Coated Kibble Wholesome Grains →

May 30, 2024

Finding the perfect food for small breed dogs can be a challenge, as their nutritional needs often differ from larger breeds. Stella & Chewy's Small Breed Beef Recipe with Pumpkin & Quinoa ...
Superfoods for Super Dogs: Stella & Chewy's SuperBlends Raw Coated Beef, Beef Liver & Lamb Recipe + Superfoods →

May 28, 2024

A nutrient-rich diet is essential for the health and vitality of your dog, and few options are as comprehensive as Stella & Chewy's SuperBlends Raw Coated Beef, Beef Liver & Lamb Recipe + S...
Nutrient-Rich Choices: Stella & Chewy's SuperBlends Raw Coated Chicken & Duck Recipe + Superfoods →

May 23, 2024

When it comes to nourishing your dog with a nutrient-rich diet, Stella & Chewy's SuperBlends Raw Coated Chicken & Duck Recipe + Superfoods, available at The Hungry Puppy, is an exceptional ...
Puppy Power: Stella & Chewy's SuperBlends Raw Coated Puppy Kibble: Chicken, Salmon + Superfoods →

March 28, 2024

Raising a healthy, vibrant pup starts with providing optimal nutrition. Stella & Chewy's SuperBlends Raw Coated Puppy Kibble with Chicken, Salmon, and Superfoods, available at The Hungry Puppy,...

The Name on the Bag Is Not the Ingredient List

• How-To • Ingredients • Labels • Stella & Chewy's

Duck Duck Goose has more turkey than the name suggests, and it is printed on the bag. A four step method for reading any pet food label, including the moisture check that most comparisons skip.

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Wild Weenies: 97% Meat, and No Limit Printed on the Bag

• Product Spotlight • Stella & Chewy's • Treats • Wild Weenies

Five ingredients, 97 percent beef and organs, fourteen kilocalories per treat. Stella publishes no daily limit, so here is the arithmetic instead, plus why treats do not count toward the loyalty card.

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Cold Mornings, Shorter Walks, Same Scoop

• Feeding • Seasonal • Stella & Chewy's • Weight

Daylight shrinks, walks shorten, and the scoop stays the same. The third-of-a-difference in calories across the Meal Mixers line, and three things to do this week instead of switching foods.

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Can Cats Eat the Same Stella Food as Dogs?

• Cats • Direct Question • Labels • Stella & Chewy's

Short answer no, and the reason is formulation standards rather than ingredients. Plus the moisture trap that makes wet and dry protein figures look four times apart when they are not.

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Why Stella Sends You to a Store for Their Kibble

• Authority • Kibble • Local • Stella & Chewy's

Stella's own product pages say the Raw Coated and Raw Blend kibbles are not available on their website and point buyers to local pet stores. What that arrangement is for, and what a store owes you in return.

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Freeze-Dried Raw Versus Raw Coated Kibble: What Actually Differs

• Comparison • Freeze-Dried Raw • Kibble • Stella & Chewy's

The freeze-dried is pea-free and lentil-free. The grain-free kibble lists both in the top four. A label-by-label comparison of protein, moisture, probiotics, calories and what it costs to feed each one.

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What Actually Gets a Picky Dog to Eat

• Picky Eaters • Problem and Solution • Stella & Chewy's • Toppers

Rule out the boring explanations first, then work up the ladder from warm water to a flavor topper to a freeze-dried mixer. Plus the calorie trap in choosing the richest recipe.

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How to Store Every Kind of Stella Food You Might Buy

• FreshMade • How-To • Stella & Chewy's • Storage

Freeze-dried, frozen, bone broth and FreshMade each have their own rules. Thaw times, the ten day window on an opened pouch, and why you should never throw the bag away.

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Why Switching Food Slowly Matters More Than Which Food You Pick

• Digestion • Feeding • Stella & Chewy's • Transitioning

Most upsets blamed on a new food were caused by the speed of the switch. Stella's seven to ten day window, the three ways people get it wrong, and when the usual advice does not apply.

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Chewy's Chicken: The Leanest Thing Stella Makes

• Chewy's Chicken • Freeze-Dried Raw • Product Spotlight • Stella & Chewy's

Forty-eight percent protein, twenty-eight percent fat, and the lowest calorie density of the dinner patties. Who it suits, and the fact that the patties, Meal Mixers and Dinner Dust in this recipe are the same food in three shapes.

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What to Do With Your Dog's Food When the Power Goes Out

• Frozen Raw • Seasonal • Stella & Chewy's • Storage

Nor'easter season, a freezer full of frozen raw, and the math on how long it holds. Which Stella products ride out an outage and which ones have a clock running.

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Is Stella's Dinner Dust a Meal or a Topper?

• Dinner Dust • Feeding • Stella & Chewy's • Toppers

The bag says supplemental feeding only, and most people never read it. What Dinner Dust is for, how it differs from a Meal Mixer, and why the bacon recipe is built unlike the rest of its own line.

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What That Probiotic Number on a Stella Bag Actually Means

• Authority • Labels • Probiotics • Stella & Chewy's

Twenty million CFU per pound is printed on most Stella freeze-dried bags, with a footnote most people never read. What the number is, what the asterisk says, and why the kibble carries half as much.

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Dandy Lamb Meal Mixers: Who It's Actually For

• Lamb • Meal Mixers • Product Spotlight • Stella & Chewy's

The richest recipe in the Meal Mixers line, at 38 percent protein and 38 percent fat. Why that suits a hard keeper or a picky eater, and why it is the wrong place to start with a dog carrying extra weight.

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Feeding Freeze-Dried Raw Once the Jersey Heat Breaks

• Freeze-Dried Raw • Seasonal • Stella & Chewy's • Storage

Appetite comes back when the humidity goes. What changes about portions, storage, and water for a dog eating freeze-dried raw as Monmouth County heads into fall.

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Can You Feed Stella & Chewy's Meal Mixers as a Whole Meal?

• Feeding • Freeze-Dried Raw • Meal Mixers • Stella & Chewy's

The feeding chart answers it in four seconds. If your bag has a complete-meal column alongside the topper column, it can be dinner. Here is why the two amounts differ so much, and which recipes are toppers only.

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Puppy Nutrition with Wholesome Grains: Stella & Chewy's Wild Red Raw Coated Wholesome Grains Puppy Prairie Recipe

• All Posts • Stella & Chewy's

Growing puppies need steady protein and a food they actually like. This post looks at a prairie-style recipe with beef, venison and lamb, and why the variety may help puppies with chicken sensitivities.

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Diving into Duck: Stella & Chewy's Duck Recipe with Pumpkin & Quinoa Raw Coated Kibble Wholesome Grains

• All Posts • Stella & Chewy's

Duck lovers, this one's for you. Stella & Chewy's Duck Recipe with Pumpkin & Quinoa brings a different flavor to the Wholesome Grains lineup.

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Savory Red Meat Options: Stella & Chewy's Wild Red Raw Coated Wholesome Grains Red Meat Recipe

• All Posts • Stella & Chewy's

Beef, venison and lamb, plus wholesome grains and a freeze-dried raw coating. Here's a plain-spoken look at the red meat recipe and what the iron, zinc and B vitamins may do for an active dog.

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The Benefits of Pumpkin and Quinoa in Stella & Chewy's Beef Recipe with Pumpkin & Quinoa Raw Coated Kibble Wholesome Grains

• All Posts • Stella & Chewy's

Pumpkin and quinoa bring something extra to this beef kibble. A look at what Stella & Chewy's Beef Recipe with Pumpkin & Quinoa offers dogs, and why we like it.

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A Review of Stella & Chewy's Cage-Free Chicken Raw Coated Kibble: Quality Nutrition for Your Dog

• All Posts • Stella & Chewy's

A closer look at Stella & Chewy's Cage-Free Chicken Raw Coated Kibble...what goes into it, how it's meant to feed your dog, and what to know before you buy a bag.

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Choosing the Best Food for Small Breed Dogs: Stella & Chewy's Cage-Free Chicken Raw Coated Kibble for Small Breeds

• All Posts • Stella & Chewy's

Small mouths and fast metabolisms call for the right food. See why this chicken kibble made for small breeds is a go-to for little dogs, and what to look for in a bag.

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Puppy Nutrition Essentials: Stella & Chewy's Cage-Free Chicken Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Dry Dog Food

• All Posts • Stella & Chewy's

Raising a puppy starts with what goes in the bowl. Here's why this cage-free chicken puppy kibble is worth a look if you have a growing dog in the house.

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Exploring the Nutritional Benefits of Duck in Stella & Chewy's Cage-Free Duck Raw Coated Kibble

• All Posts • Stella & Chewy's

Duck isn't the usual protein, and that can be a good thing. A look at what duck brings to this raw coated kibble and who in your house might enjoy it.

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The Superior Nutrition of Grass-Fed Meats: Stella & Chewy's Grass-Fed Beef Raw Coated Kibble

• All Posts • Stella & Chewy's

Grass-fed beef is the star here. What it means for your dog's bowl, and why we like this Stella & Chewy's raw coated kibble for everyday feeding.

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A Closer Look at Stella & Chewy's Chicken Recipe with Pumpkin & Quinoa Raw Coated Kibble Wholesome Grains

• All Posts • Stella & Chewy's

Chicken, pumpkin and quinoa in one scoop. We take a closer look at this Wholesome Grains recipe and the kind of dog it may be a good fit for.

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Lamb Lover's Guide: Stella & Chewy's Grass-Fed Lamb Raw Coated Kibble

• All Posts • Stella & Chewy's

Looking for a lamb recipe for your dog? We walk through what's in Stella & Chewy's Grass-Fed Lamb Raw Coated Kibble and which dogs might enjoy it most.

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Optimal Nutrition for Puppies: Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Puppy Food with Wholesome

• All Posts • Stella & Chewy's

Growing puppies need steady, quality nutrition. Here's why we like this Wholesome Grains puppy kibble from Stella & Chewy's for the first year.

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Salmon Sensation: Stella & Chewy's Salmon Recipe with Pumpkin & Quinoa Raw Coated Kibble Wholesome Grains

• All Posts • Stella & Chewy's

Salmon, pumpkin and quinoa...a combination worth a closer look. Here's why this fish recipe can be a fit for dogs who like some variety in the bowl.

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Perfect for Small Breeds: Stella & Chewy's Small Breed Beef Recipe with Pumpkin & Quinoa Raw Coated Kibble Wholesome Grains

• All Posts • Stella & Chewy's

Small breeds eat differently than big dogs. A look at the Small Breed Beef recipe with pumpkin and quinoa and why the smaller kibble matters.

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Superfoods for Super Dogs: Stella & Chewy's SuperBlends Raw Coated Beef, Beef Liver & Lamb Recipe + Superfoods

• All Posts • Stella & Chewy's

Beef, beef liver and lamb with added superfoods...this SuperBlends recipe is packed with variety. Here's what it offers and why dogs tend to dig in.

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Nutrient-Rich Choices: Stella & Chewy's SuperBlends Raw Coated Chicken & Duck Recipe + Superfoods

• All Posts • Stella & Chewy's

A chicken and duck kibble with a superfood boost. Here's a closer look at who it suits and why it can be a nutrient-rich choice for everyday meals.

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Puppy Power: Stella & Chewy's SuperBlends Raw Coated Puppy Kibble: Chicken, Salmon + Superfoods

• All Posts • Stella & Chewy's

Puppy power starts in the bowl. See what's in this chicken and salmon puppy kibble with superfoods and why it can be a good start for a growing pup.

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