Stella & Chewy's Review: Is Freeze-Dried Raw Worth $28/kg?
Stella & Chewy's is the gold standard of freeze-dried raw dog food. Their dinner patties are 95% meat, organs, and bone â minimally processed and packed with nutrition. But at $28/kg, it's one of the most expensive dog foods on the market. Here's what you're actually paying for.
Most dog food is cooked at high temperatures (extrusion for kibble, baking for baked treats). Stella & Chewy's freeze-dried raw is made by freezing raw ingredients and then removing the water through vacuum pressure. This preserves the natural nutrients, enzymes, and amino acids that heat destroys. The result is a food that's closer to what dogs ate before domestication â raw meat, organs, and bone. Each patty is 95% meat (muscle meat, organs, and bone) plus 5% fruits, vegetables, and added nutrients.What Makes Stella & Chewy's Different
Monthly Cost by Dog Size
Dog Weight Patties/Day Monthly Cost Annual Cost 10 lbs 1 $50-70 $600-840 25 lbs 2-3 $90-130 $1,080-1,560 50 lbs 4-6 $150-200 $1,800-2,400 70 lbs 6-8 $200-280 $2,400-3,360 100 lbs 8-12 $280-400 $3,360-4,800
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Buy it if: You're committed to raw feeding but want the convenience of freeze-dried. Great for small to medium dogs where the cost is manageable. Also excellent for dogs with severe grain or protein allergies who can't tolerate kibble. Skip it if: You have a large or giant breed â the cost becomes prohibitive ($200+/month). If your dog is healthy and does well on kibble, you're spending 4-5x more for marginal benefits.Who Should Buy Stella & Chewy's
Compared to DIY raw ($80-120/month for a 60lb dog), Stella & Chewy's is 2-3x more expensive. But you're paying for convenience â no prep, no grinding, no supplement mixing. Compared to other freeze-dried brands, Stella & Chewy's is mid-to-high in price but consistently rated highest for ingredient quality.Stella & Chewy's vs Other Raw Options
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