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Newman's Own Grain-Free Premium Beef & Vegetable Stew Canned Dog Food

Newman's Own Grain-Free Premium Beef & Vegetable Stew Canned Dog Food

By Newman's Own 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
6.5 /10
Quality
4.0
Value
6.0
Design
7.0
Function
7.0
Durability
5.0

In a Nutshell

  • Most dogs love the taste
  • Consistent complaints about high fat content
  • Some reviews mention finding bones or questionable meat chunks
  • Quality control appears to be an issue

Quick Verdict

Newman's Own Grain-Free Premium Beef & Vegetable Stew Canned Dog Food receives mixed reviews, with some dogs loving the taste, while others find it too fatty and containing questionable ingredients.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 78%
Would Buy Again 78%
Avg Lifespan Unknown

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Excessive fat content and unidentified meat chunks

Prevention: Inspect each can before feeding to your dog

critical

Possible bone fragments

Prevention: Examine can content for any foreign materials

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Flavor (4)

    Dogs love the taste of the beef and vegetable stew.

  • Picky Eaters (2)

    This food might appeal to picky eaters.

  • Palatability (2)

    Dogs reportedly have a good appetite with this food

Cons

  • Fat Content (3) major

    Multiple reviews mention excessive fat content in the cans.

  • Mystery Meat Chunks (2) critical

    Some cans contain chunks of meat that are hard to identify.

  • Bone Fragments (1) critical

    Some cans contain pieces of bone, which is a serious safety concern.

Quality Trend: Declining

Multiple reviews mention a decline in product quality, particularly with the consistency of ingredients and the presence of unwanted materials like pieces of bone.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Dog owners looking for grain-free options — This food is grain-free and well-received by many dogs
  • Owners with picky eaters — The food is palatable and enjoyed by some picky dogs

Skip If

  • Owners concerned about quality control — There are multiple reports of poor quality manufacturing, like bone fragments.
  • Owners looking for low-fat options — Many cans contain excessive amounts of fat

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Unknown

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

4.6
9 reviews
5★
78%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
11%
1★
11%
taste (4) fat content (3) bone fragments (1) unidentifiable meat chunks (2)

Common Questions

Is this food suitable for picky eaters?

Yes, many reviews mention that picky eaters enjoy this food.

What is the fat content like?

Several reviews mention excessive fat content in the cans, making up about a third of the can.

Highlighted Reviews

— Bitse

"MY dog loves this stuff.... AND she doesn't love any food"

— MSCAT

"MON. 10-2-2017 11:31 A.M. I RATED THIS 1 STAR BECAUSE EVERY CAN HAD ONE SIDE OF SOLIDIFIED FAT---SO HARD I THOUGHT IT WAS PLASTIC (ALSO IN NEWMAN'S ORGANIC BEEF CANS). I WILL NOT ORDER ANY NEWMAN'S DOG FOOD AGAIN. I LOVE CHEWY.COM, THOUGH. THANKS, CAT"

Bottom Line

If your dog loves the taste and you're comfortable with the potential quality issues, this food might be a good fit. However, given the concerns about fat content and unknown ingredients, it may be worth considering other options.

6.5 /10
Below Average