Pet Food Quality Issues
Stella & Chewy's Wild Red Grain-Free Chicken & Beef Stew Wet Dog Food

Stella & Chewy's Wild Red Grain-Free Chicken & Beef Stew Wet Dog Food

By Stella & Chewy's 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 75% confidence
7.8 /10
Quality
6.5
Value
7.0
Design
7.5
Function
8.0
Durability
6.0

In a Nutshell

  • High-quality, grain-free ingredients
  • Top choice for picky eaters, but Monitor for packaging quality
  • Some concerns over dented aluminum cans

Quick Verdict

Overall a delicious and healthy option for dogs, but some buyers reported quality issues with the canned packaging.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 89%
Would Buy Again 89%
Avg Lifespan TBD

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Packaging damage in aluminum cans

Prevention: Before buying additional cans, ensure the safety of the cans are okay.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • High Quality Ingredients (4)

    Canned food is praised for its high quality and healthy ingredients, with some users commenting on how the food smells and looks like it’s well made.

  • Good for Picky Eaters (3)

    This canned food is frequently noted as a winner for dogs that are picky with their food

  • Good Price (2)

    Owners consider this canned food to be a good value for the price, even though it's more expensive, it's still cheaper than many other canned foods

  • Easy Mouth Grub (2)

    Mainly elderly dogs or dogs with food allergies who normally have issues chewing dry food enjoy eating the food.

  • Versatility (2)

    Dog owners find the versatility of this wet food to be a plus, as it can be used as a mixer to add flavor to dry food, or even as a meal in itself for picky eaters.

Cons

  • Packaging Issues (2) major

    The Biggest issue is that this canned product comes with poorly manufactured aluminum cans which makes it so bung that owners are upset, so it is often an issue when dent occurs it makes the quality worse,

  • Liquid in stew (1) minor

    Several reviewers expressed that they wished this item had more stew and less liquid and therefore couldn’t buy more in future

  • Bad Smell (1) minor

    Several reviewers mentioned they dislike the smell of the stew provided the poor quality of ingredients.

  • Price (2) minor

    A few people did not buy the product again because of its high cost.

Quality Trend: Declining

Packaging damage.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

very positive

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Dog owners with picky eaters — The stew and healthy ingredients are known to entice picky eaters. Often quieter expensive brands.
  • Owners whose dogs have food allergies — Since it doesn't contain certain allergenic ingredients the healthy stew is particularly good.

Skip If

  • Dog owners on a budget — The cans are of lower quality but come with a high price tag, so owners may want to choose an alternative on a budget.
  • Owners who are particular about packaging — Since the tin cans are damaged on the seams, this product is not suited to owners who are particular about quality and packaging.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan TBD

Factors: packaging damage, tracking unintended bacteria

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 should contain a little water and a big spoon of food - Use to make the stew more solid as s food.
  • 💡 Tips from user reveal that this should make the food more manageable for dogs

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
⚠️ Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

4.6
9 reviews
5★
78%
4★
11%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
11%
Quality (4) Value (3) Packaging (2) Cost (1)

Highlighted Reviews

— Tammy 1 found helpful

"Our Chesapeake Bay retriever has many food allergies on top of systemic Lupus. On top of that he is a picky eater. I cook a majority of his meals but look for something extra when he lets me know he’s still a bit hungry. This stew is like human grade. He loves it."

— Mimi

"I ordered this becuase it seems like most of my friends and clients feed their dog this brand, Stella and Chewy's wet dog food. The quality of the food also looks decent. I ordered 4 cases of 6 cans. But 20 cans/ 10% of them are bung with aluminum cans dented."

Bottom Line

This is a trusted brand despite packaging issues. Picky eaters love it but you may get a few damaged cans.

7.8 /10
Good