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The freeze-dried steaks contain 100% free-range beef, chicken, and bone, with the moisture removed. They are a complete diet and provide all the convenience of a conventional dry food without compromising the nutritional value, bio-availability, and proven health benefits of real, raw meat. Rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids & probiotics.

Ingredients: USDA-inspected free-range beef, USDA-inspected free-range chicken, beef bone, beef liver, chicken liver, beef heart. Fortified with vitamins and minerals. Vitamins & Minerals: Zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate calcium carbonate, copper sulfate, ferrous sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, cobalt sulfate, choline chloride, vitamin E (di-alpha tocopherol acetate), niacin, calcium pantothenate, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, vitamin B-12 supplement, thiamine mono nitrate, riboflavin, vitamin D supplement, folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin.

Guaranteed Analysis

crude protein... min 39

crude fat... min 27%

crude fiber... max 2.1%

taurine... min .06%

crude moisture... max 3%

Dry Matter Analysis

Typical Minimum analysis of Micronutrient content in milligrams of I.U. per kilogram of dry matter: Vitamin A... 11,000 I.U., Pyridoxine... 6.1 Mg., Iron... 100.00 Mg., Vitamin C... 19.0 Mg., Niacin... 120.0 Mg., Copper... 8.0 Mg., Vitamin D3... 750 I.U., Pantothenate... 11.0 Mg., Cobalt... 0.1 Mg., Vitamin E... 96 I.U., Biotin... 0.08 Mg., Zinc... 120 Mg., Vitamin K... 2.2 Mg., Vitamin B-12... 0.02 Mg., Manganese... 38.0 Mg., Thiamine... 9.5 Mg., Folic Acid... 1.5 Mg., Iodine... 1.5 Mg., Riboflavine... 5.0 Mg., Choline... 2,500.0 Mg., Selenium... 0.12 Mg.

Feeding Guidelines

We recommend (daily portion by body weight):

8 lbs. 2 steaks

12 lbs. 3 steaks

16 lbs. 4 steaks

Feed kittens and lactating females up to 2 times more.

Serve as is or rehydrate by adding water.

Our freeze-dried steaks can also be used as a treat and are perfect for travel or training.

If this is your first time using Stella & Chewy’s, transition your cat slowly. Mix the new food with the old food product for 5-7 days (gradually increasing amount). Any food not eaten within 30 minutes of offering should be discarded. Wash your pet's bowl with hot, soapy water after each feeding.

Handling Guidelines: Proper handling of raw foods is essential since some raw food may contain bacteria that could cause illness to you or your pets. Be sure to keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods. Wash hands prior to, and after handling raw food. Wash working surfaces, bowls, and utensils that come in contact with raw meat with hot, soapy water. Always wash your hands after cleaning your pet's waste; this includes litter boxes.

We at Stella & Chewy’s believe that all pets deserve to thrive on real, raw food — the way nature intended. Our products combine free-range meats, with no hormones or antibiotics, and the freshest farm-grown ingredients, organic where possible. Our food is uniquely formulated to strengthen your pet’s immune system and add healthy years to your pet’s life.

All of our products are a great source of naturally occuring taurine.

Stella & Chewy’s is also free from grains, which means it can help with weight loss, is excellent for cats with allergies, and helps reduce plaque and tartar buildup on feline teeth.

All of our products are formulated with a panel of animal nutritionists and veterinarians; all food meets the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages. Free of hormones and antibiotics. Natural enzymes and amino acids preserved.

Our cat food contains the same mix of fresh meat, bone and veggie ingredients as our dog food, with a slight difference in the fat and protein ratios so that it is perfectly suited for your cat.

Stella & Chewy’s provides exactly the kinds of food that animals would naturally seek out for themselves in the wild. We use only free-range, USDA-inspected, approved-for-human-consumption meats and the freshest produce, organic where possible, with real bone ground in (NOT bonemeal). We do not “water down” the nutritional content of our food by packing it full of grains that your pet does not need and cannot fully utilize. Stella & Chewy’s contains no preservatives, no chemicals, no dyes or colorings and no sugar or salt. Our food meets the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all Life Stages.

Free-range beef and chicken

No artificial flavors or colors

No preservatives of any kind...preserved by flash freezing and freeze-drying

Select organs, muscle meats and bone form the ultimate diet foundation

Complete in vitamin, mineral, fat, carbohydrate and protein content--balancing the all-important calcium/phosphorous ratio

Free of hormones, steroids, and antibiotics

Natural enzymes and amino acids preserved

Naturally occurring taurine

A total and preventive health program

Frequently Asked Questions

Why feed pets a raw diet? “Feeding raw is hardly a new concept...My own research, which continues after thirty years, shows that dogs fed raw and natural foods live longer and healthier lives than their counterparts who are fed commercial dog food. Dogs naturally have stronger immune systems and are therefore better able to resist disease and parasites.”
- Wendy Volhard, author of Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog

A raw diet will not hurt your pet and will only IMPROVE his/her overall nutrition and physical condition. Dogs and cats are carnivores by nature, and should have meat in their diets for their development and balanced nutrition. Stella & Chewy’s provides exactly the kinds of food that dogs and cats would naturally seek out for themselves in the wild.

How Fresh is FRESH from the FARM?
Stella & Chewy’s is fresh-frozen or freeze-dried for optimal nutrients and bio-availability, rich in omega-6 fatty acids, probiotics, and free of hormones and antibiotics. Once prepared, Stella & Chewy’s is instantly flash frozen to ensure freshness and superior quality. Stella & Chewy’s is tested and temperature-controlled to ensure bacteria levels are neither excessive nor invasive. Commercial kibble pet food is processed at extreme temperatures (212 degrees or higher) that destroy both enzymes and amino acids that your pet needs.

Is raw meat safe for my pet?
Properly prepared raw meat-based diets are in fact very safe for dogs and cats. Stella & Chewy’s is produced in a temperature controlled environment to prevent the growth of bacteria. In addition, the process of freezing reduces pathogens considerably. Dogs and cats have highly acidic digestive juices and their shorter digestive time does not allow harmful bacteria an opportunity to establish themselves. Dogs and cats are scavengers and can eat foods humans could never tolerate. Think of the bones dogs like to bury and unearth weeks later. For 99% of the history of dogs and cats, nobody cooked for them and they ate only raw foods; not only did they not get sick but they thrived and lived longer and healthier lives than our pets do today.

What's wrong with dry kibble and canned food?
Commercial pet food is one of the most highly processed foods on the planet - chemical additives are used that increase the palatability, extend the shelf life, and improve the appearance of the food. These additives are dangerous to your pet's health.

Why is Stella & Chewy’s more expensive than most dry kibble and canned pet foods?
Stella & Chewy’s costs more because it is real food. Just as with humans, what you feed your pet directly affects his/her health. “Feeding conveniently and cheaply may cost you more in the long run - in veterinary bills” says Martin Zucker, in The Veterinarians' Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs. Feeding your pet fresh, wholesome food is a smart way to prevent health problems. Your pet will be happier and healthier - now and in the future!

A short history of pet food...
“Prior to the late 19th century, there was no such thing as prepared dog food. Lucky dogs owned by the well-to-do ate the leftovers from their owner's dinners, and street dogs canvassed the alleys, scrounging for what food they could find in the trash. In the late 1870's, a time when transportation literally used horsepower, a European entrepreneur devised a unique way to solve the problem of what to do with the carcasses of the many horses that died every day in the cities; He decided to package and sell the horse meat as dog food. The idea caught on, particularly among the wealthy, who appreciated the convenience of having a ready-made food for their dogs. In the decade after WWII, the idea of prepared dog food really caught on. The economy was booming and people didn't mind spending a little money for the convenience of having a ready-made dog food for their canine companions. Besides, the companies producing these dog foods were performing studies on the nutritional needs of dogs, and their foods were billed as containing everything a healthy dog needed. At that time, most dog foods were canned. This method of preserving food was familiar to Americans, who enjoyed the convenience of canned human foods that could be stored for months or even years on their shelves. In 1956, dog food companies began to utilize the 'extrusion process', in which nutrients in dried form are mixed with water, steam, and pressure forced through an opening, and the extruded material is cut into small pieces. The food pieces are then cooled; coated with synthetic vitamins and other components that are lost in the process of heating; flavored to taste like meat; and packaged.”
- Christine Zinc, DVM, PhD, and author of Dog Health and Nutrition for Dummies -- A Reference For the Rest of Us! Stella & Chewy's Fresh from the Farm