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Stella & Chewy's Wild Red Raw Blend Kibble Wholesome Grains Prairie Recipe Dry Dog Food

Stella & Chewy's Wild Red Raw Blend Kibble Wholesome Grains Prairie Recipe Dry Dog Food

By Stella & Chewy's 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 90% confidence
6.8 /10
Quality
6.0
Value
5.5
Design
6.5
Function
7.0
Durability
6.0

In a Nutshell

  • Many dogs love the taste, and kibble size is good for quick eaters.
  • Consistent bad batches, smells, and inconsistent kibble sizes can lead to digestion problems for sensitive dogs.
  • Can appeal to a sensitive dog, but can cause problem to some.

Quick Verdict

Stella & Chewy's Wild Red Raw Blend kibble is generally well-received for its taste and digestibility, though some dogs and owners are not happy with the inconsistent batches, which can lead to digestive problems, smell issues, and for some, not appealing at all. It's a mixed bag with notable findings.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 80%
Would Buy Again 80%
Avg Lifespan not applicable

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Diarrhea is about can happen willдитемп due to the quality issues let can also trigger itchy.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Taste Approval (5)

    Dogs love the taste of the kibble.

  • Appeal To Picky Eaters (4)

    Works well for finicky dogs.

Cons

  • Smell (2)

    Different reviewers reported strange smell.

  • Ingredients (1) major

    Kibble did not pass very well.

  • Osmo in Kibble (2) major

    Kibble is described in bad shape, very small, very different.

Quality Trend: Declining

Mixed quality, especially in the described qualities in the product which led to awful reviews and transition to a new dog food.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • owners of picky dogs — offer the good mindset of the product so that dogs can enjoy the flavor & Kakibble in good size

Skip If

  • picky dogs who would give the kibble stones or dogs sensitive to itchy.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Rating Distribution

4.4
9 reviews
5★
78%
4★
0%
3★
11%
2★
22%
1★
0%
taste (5) quality (3) digestion (2) picky (2)

Common Questions

Is the kibble small enough for small dogs?

Yes, the kibble is small enough for small dogs to comfortably eat.

I have a dog that itches easily. Will this kibble help?

This kibble is claimed to come with anti-itch features - will require inspection to verify

It looks messy, can it stick to the dog bowl?

No, the kibble size has a displacement removed from the bowl, not likely small enough to stick to the bowl.

Highlighted Reviews

— Aklea

"Both my Italian Greyhounds love this food, even my picky eater who doesn’t typically like kibble. The kibble size is small enough for them to comfortably eat. Both pups digest the food well, and my itchy boy has had no reaction. I like the ingredients and macros. Highly recommend!"

— Wendy

"My dog is a picky eater and’s loves only human food. I sometimes cook for him but I find it hard when I’m traveling around a lot and try to find something tasty that he’ll eat. He took one sniff and walked away. I’ve had to mix wet food and homemade chicken broth to it so that he would ea..."

Bottom Line

If your dog has a sensitive stomach or is a picky eater, consider alternatives or a blend of this product with a balance-taste.

6.8 /10
Below Average