Stella & Chewy's Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food

I have been buying Stella & Chewy's chicken since it began. These last two bags I bought, was hard as Rocks! My husband had to get a hammer to break them open, as I couldn't break them. And, when he did get it open, they were black inside. I called Chewy.com back and told them. They told me to toss it, which we did. Also, I had bought the beef in the nuggets, same situation. Here we go again, getting the hammer, trying to break them, also black inside! Called again and tossed them out. I won't purchase them anymore. We don't know what's going on, as our dogs loved the products, especially the chicken. But, no more for our three!! What's happening?? Very upset over this!!

This is my very first Chewy review. First I’d like to say that their customer service is the best in the business. I personally had to return multiple dog foods because I have a picky dog with a sensitive stomach, and I can’t speak highly enough of the service I received. Second (this is to all those pawrents with picky eaters and sensitive stomachs), look no further! We have tried five types of kibble (highest quality), two other types of freeze-dried food, and every type of homemade food including fresh delivery by some reputable companies, and every time he either refused to eat or reluctantly ate enough to just survive. We started him on the puppy formula when he was a puppy and now he This is my very first Chewy review. First I’d like to say that their customer service is the best in the business. I personally had to return multiple dog foods because I have a picky dog with a sensitive stomach, and I can’t speak highly enough of the service I received. Second (this is to all those pawrents with picky eaters and sensitive stomachs), look no further! We have tried five types of kibble (highest quality), two other types of freeze-dried food, and every type of homemade food including fresh delivery by some reputable companies, and every time he either refused to eat or reluctantly ate enough to just survive. We started him on the puppy formula when he was a puppy and now he is on the adult formula. He cleans his bowl every time and it is such relief to see him eat and thrive. His energy level is amazing. We have yet to see a dog that can keep up with him, and his coat is gorgeous. The only thing I’d like to point out is to be careful of the fat content. There has been a rise in issues in dogs (such as pancreatitis) associated with high fat diets ever since feeding raw has become popular. It is VERY important to maintain an active lifestyle for your dog and always look for signs of malaise. The chicken and surf and turf formulas have the least fat content and we alternate between the two. Our only complaint is that different batches have different textures and hardness. Sometimes the patties are pretty hard to break and sometimes they easily turn into powder. We are totally willing to overlook this because our pup loves it regardless. … more

Fast and easy to feed and no stupid cans to deal with.My dogs love this and at 9 and 10 years old have plenty of energy and nice shiny coats. This is a quality company that paid their workers over time to insure that their products would be available during the pandemic.

I have a big Leonberger who sometimes can be a fussy eater except for Stella and Chewy chicken. She sits by the cabinet where I keep it waiting for a hand out. She loves these patties.

There are really hard round pieces that will not crumble that are dark dark brown in the middle makes me really worried to feed her anything out of this bag so it's $50 down the drain.

I tried giving my golden, Kobe, these freeze dried patties. He tried them, and spit them out. I tried the next day, and he wouldn’t even taste them. I miss Tylee’s.

Yes, I wish it was a bit lower in price. We have a 10lb dog and it costs us about $200/month. I can't imagine how much it cost to feed big dogs S&Cs, but for us it is well worth it as our dog has been amazingly healthy. He always eats the entire bowl which wasn't usually the case with other dog foods we tried (all premium brands). I saw some other reviews mentioning that the patties are often broken up in the bag. I would agree this is a bit irritating, but I wish people would review the food and not the condition they got the bag in when shipped. Please...you aren't helping people who are looking for the best food for their dog by basing your review on things that have nothing to do with Yes, I wish it was a bit lower in price. We have a 10lb dog and it costs us about $200/month. I can't imagine how much it cost to feed big dogs S&Cs, but for us it is well worth it as our dog has been amazingly healthy. He always eats the entire bowl which wasn't usually the case with other dog foods we tried (all premium brands). I saw some other reviews mentioning that the patties are often broken up in the bag. I would agree this is a bit irritating, but I wish people would review the food and not the condition they got the bag in when shipped. Please...you aren't helping people who are looking for the best food for their dog by basing your review on things that have nothing to do with the quality of the food. Honestly that goes for any product you are reviewing. … more

I use these as a treat for my dog. She has refused every other treat I have purchased. I cut them into small pieces. My husband uses them to befriend her in the morning and before bed. She is "my" dog and is very protective. It has stopped her from growling at him because she is more concerned about getting her treat than protecting me.

We've been buying this brand and this exact food for nearly my dog's entire life (almost a decade!). At first, I winced at the cost... It's astronomical compared to even high-quality dry food, and my dog is a vacuum cleaner so it adds up REAL quick. A random comment from my dad when my dog was still a puppy convinced me it was, in fact, worth "splurging" on; he lamented that his biggest regret with our childhood dogs was the "junk" they fed them (then again, nothing like this was available back in those days!). He called Stella & Chewy "health insurance," and from that moment on, I was sold. (No pun intended.) For more context, those childhood dogs ended up riddled with health problems in We've been buying this brand and this exact food for nearly my dog's entire life (almost a decade!). At first, I winced at the cost... It's astronomical compared to even high-quality dry food, and my dog is a vacuum cleaner so it adds up REAL quick. A random comment from my dad when my dog was still a puppy convinced me it was, in fact, worth "splurging" on; he lamented that his biggest regret with our childhood dogs was the "junk" they fed them (then again, nothing like this was available back in those days!). He called Stella & Chewy "health insurance," and from that moment on, I was sold. (No pun intended.) For more context, those childhood dogs ended up riddled with health problems in their later years, and my dog is now in senior territory yet I often get asked if he's a puppy. It always cracks me up, but he really looks and acts like one. He's a sprightly little fellow - not to mention my best friend and love of my life. I would do anything for that guy, so Stella & Chewy we buy*! (*bleed the bank account for) Thank you, Chewy, for having the BEST pricing humanly possible. This stuff is not cheap, but you make it less painful. … more

I usually feed raw and use the freeze dried while traveling or for occasional meals. My dog likes the food but the suggested amount is way too much.