Stella & Chewy's Chicken & Salmon Perfectly Puppy Dinner Patties
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Our verdict
Is Stella & Chewy's Chicken & Salmon Perfectly Puppy Dinner Patties a good dog food?
We score it 70/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists organic chicken & turkey bones/cartilage
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 28.9% on a dry-matter basis is in the high band
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 48% · Fat 27.50%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 48% |
| Fat | 27.50% |
| Fibre | 5% |
| Moisture | 5% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Puppies 1-6 months: <5 lb: 3 1/2 patties per day; 5 lb: 12 1/2; 10 lb: 21; 20 lb: 35; 30 lb: 47 1/2; 40 lb: 58 1/2; 40+ lb: 58 1/2 plus 8 for every additional 10 lb. Puppies 7-12 months: 5 lb: 7 1/2 patties per day; 10 lb: 12 1/2; 20 lb: 21; 30 lb: 28 1/2; 40 lb: 35; 50 lb: 41 3/4; 60 lb: 47 3/4; 70 lb: 53 3/4; 80 lb: 59 1/2; 90 lb: 64 3/4; 90+ lb: 64 3/4 plus 4 for every additional 10 lb. Puppies may need up to twice the amount of food as listed for an adult dog. Transition gradually over 7-10 days.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Choline Chloride; L-carnitine; Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici fermentation product; Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus fermentation product; Dried Bifidobacterium Longum fermentation product; Dried Bacillus Coagulans fermentation product; Zinc Proteinate; Iron Proteinate; Taurine; Calcium Carbonate; Vitamin E Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate; Sodium Selenite; Niacin Supplement; D-calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative)
Ingredients (40)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 45.5%
- veg 31.9%
- meat 13.0%
- additive 5.2%
- mineral 4.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cage-Free Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 2 | Salmon with Ground Bone | Salmon | meat · good | - | 3.3 |
| 3 | Chicken Liver | Chicken Liver | meat · good | - | 3.2 |
| 4 | Chicken Gizzard | Chicken Gizzard | meat · good | - | 3.2 |
| 5 | Pumpkin Seed | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 6 | Organic Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 7 | Organic Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 8 | Organic Broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 9 | Organic Beets | Beetroot | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 10 | Organic Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 11 | Organic Squash | Butternut Squash | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 12 | Organic Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 13 | Chia Seed | Chia Seeds | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 14 | New Zealand Green Mussel | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 15 | Chicken Cartilage | Organic Chicken & Turkey Bones/Cartilage | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 16 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 17 | Dried Kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 2.6 |
| 18 | Sodium Phosphate | Sodium phosphate | additive · poor | - | 2.6 |
| 19 | Mixed Tocopherols (preservative) | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 2.6 |
| 20 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 21 | L-carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 22 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 23 | Sea Salt | Sea Salt | mineral · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 24 | Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici fermentation product | Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 25 | Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus fermentation product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 26 | Dried Bifidobacterium Longum fermentation product | Bifidobacterium Longum | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 27 | Dried Bacillus Coagulans fermentation product | Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 28 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 29 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 2.1 |
| 30 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 31 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 33 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 35 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.9 |
| 37 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | D-calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 39 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
- 1. Cage-Free Chicken3.3% estimated
- 2. Salmon with Ground Bone3.3% estimated
- 3. Chicken Liver3.2% estimated
- 4. Chicken Gizzard3.2% estimated
- 5. Pumpkin Seed3.1% estimated
- 6. Organic Cranberries3.1% estimated
- 7. Organic Spinach3.1% estimated
- 8. Organic Broccoli3.0% estimated
- 9. Organic Beets3.0% estimated
- 10. Organic Carrots2.9% estimated
- 11. Organic Squash2.9% estimated
- 12. Organic Blueberries2.9% estimated
- 13. Chia Seed2.8% estimated
- 14. New Zealand Green Mussel2.8% estimated
- 15. Chicken Cartilage2.7% estimated
- 16. Potassium Chloride2.7% estimated
- 17. Dried Kelp2.6% estimated
- 18. Sodium Phosphate2.6% estimated
- 19. Mixed Tocopherols (preservative)2.6% estimated
- 20. Choline Chloride2.5% estimated
- 21. L-carnitine2.5% estimated
- 22. Turmeric2.4% estimated
- 23. Sea Salt2.4% estimated
- 24. Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici fermentation product2.4% estimated
- 25. Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus fermentation product2.3% estimated
- 26. Dried Bifidobacterium Longum fermentation product2.3% estimated
- 27. Dried Bacillus Coagulans fermentation product2.2% estimated
- 28. Zinc Proteinate2.2% estimated
- 29. Iron Proteinate2.1% estimated
- 30. Taurine2.1% estimated
- 31. Calcium Carbonate2.1% estimated
- 32. Vitamin E Supplement2.0% estimated
- 33. Thiamine Mononitrate2.0% estimated
- 34. Copper Proteinate1.9% estimated
- 35. Manganese Proteinate1.9% estimated
- 36. Sodium Selenite1.9% estimated
- 37. Niacin Supplement1.8% estimated
- 38. D-calcium Pantothenate1.8% estimated
- 39. Riboflavin Supplement1.7% estimated
- 40. Vitamin A Supplement1.7% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-12
Brand and contact: Stella & Chewy's
- Phone
- 1-855-617-2959
- Address
- 111 West Oakview Parkway, Oak Creek, WI 53154
- Contact page
- www.stellaandchewys.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-12
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.stellaandchewys.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
Brand and retailer reviews
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The overall score is 70 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages weighed the score down by -10.6 points. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.9 points, the processing format added +6.6 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete added a further +2.3 points.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.95 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.4% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.1% | 0.163 | +1.16 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 64.2% | -0.012 | -0.78 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.5% | -0.065 | -0.29 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.6% | 0.060 | +0.16 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -6.25 | 0.222 | -1.39 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.95 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.4% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.1% | 0.163 | +1.16 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 64.2% | -0.012 | -0.78 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.5% | -0.065 | -0.29 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.6% | 0.060 | +0.16 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -6.25 | 0.222 | -1.39 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.06
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 69.6
- Final score
- 70/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for puppies and growth. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review; Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 48 | 50.5 | 100 |
| Fat | 27.5 | 28.9 | 100 |
Scored over 2 declared nutrients (combined weight 40); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 19 nutritional additives on the label
- Choline Chloride
- L-carnitine
- Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici fermentation product
- Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus fermentation product
- Dried Bifidobacterium Longum fermentation product
- Dried Bacillus Coagulans fermentation product
- Zinc Proteinate
- Iron Proteinate
- Taurine
- Calcium Carbonate
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Copper Proteinate
- Manganese Proteinate
- Sodium Selenite
- Niacin Supplement
- D-calcium Pantothenate
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Vitamin A Supplement
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "No Corn, Wheat or Soy" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
12 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced with probiotics & antioxidants (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 95% chicken & salmon, nutrient-rich organs & bone (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No By-Products (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Taurine added (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Corn, Wheat or Soy (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% complete & balanced diet (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fortified with added vitamins & minerals (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Artificial Preservatives or Colorings (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pea-free, lentil-free, and potato-free (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Responsibly Sourced (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Added Hormones or Antibiotics (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Raw, cage-free chicken and wild-caught salmon (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Organic fruits & vegetables (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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