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Stella & Chewy's Stella’s Shredrs Cage Free Chicken Recipe in Broth Adult Wet Dog Food, 2.8-oz pouch, case of 24
Stella & Chewy's

Stella’s Shredrs Cage Free Chicken Recipe in Broth Adult Wet Dog Food, 2.8-oz pouch, case of 24

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
wet $12.51/lb

Stella & Chewy's Stella’s Shredrs Cage Free Chicken Recipe in Broth Adult Wet Dog Food, 2.8-oz pouch, case of 24 earns a Sniff Score of 43/100 (D) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Primary concern: low protein quality. chicken delivers limited bioavailable amino acids..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

AAFCO formulation inferred from declared adult maintenance. Verbatim statement not published by retailer.

ACF

Low protein quality. chicken delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.

PQI

No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.

FQI

Controversial ingredients · 1

  • sodium selenite
    Synthetic selenium source. Selenium is essential, but sodium selenite has a narrower safety margin than organic alternatives like selenium yeast. Better-formulated foods use the organic form.

Every flagged ingredient has a published basis (confirmed harm / regulatory action / precautionary). See methodology →

Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 59% ⓘ
Protein
10%
min (as fed)
Fat
2%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2%
max (as fed)
Moisture
83%
max

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 59%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

27 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    chicken

    Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

  2. 2
    chicken broth

    Real broth, adds flavor and moisture. Negligible nutrition on its own but tells you the recipe leans on real meat.

  3. 3
    tapioca

    Starch from cassava root. Highly digestible energy source, but pure starch with minimal nutrition beyond that.

  4. 4
    sunflower oil

    Common plant oil. Useful in moderation for omega-6, though too much skews the omega ratio against the dog's favor.

  5. 5
    tricalcium phosphate

    Calcium and phosphorus source. Same role as dicalcium phosphate, slightly different ratio.

  6. 6
    salt

    Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.

  7. 7
    potassium chloride

    Required mineral. Sometimes used as a salt substitute. Standard inclusion in complete diets.

  8. 8
    choline chloride

    Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

  9. 9
    vitamin e supplement

    Required nutrient and a natural antioxidant. Often pulls double duty as a preservative.

  10. 10
    magnesium sulfate

    Source of magnesium, a required mineral. Standard inclusion in complete diets.

  11. 11
    taurine

    Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.

  12. 12
    zinc oxide

    Inorganic zinc. Cheapest mineral form on the market. Functional but less bioavailable than chelated alternatives.

  13. 13
    reduced iron
  14. 14
    sodium selenite Flagged

    Inorganic selenium. Effective at AAFCO levels, no documented safety concern in dogs despite what some pet food blogs claim. Selenium yeast is a marginal upgrade, not a necessity. See why →

  15. 15
    manganese sulfate

    Inorganic manganese. Functional but less well-absorbed than the chelated proteinate form.

  16. 16
    vitamin b12 supplement

    Essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function. Plant ingredients lack B12, so it has to be added.

  17. 17
    copper amino acid complex

    Copper bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus copper sulfate.

  18. 18
    niacin supplement

    B vitamin (B3). Required in complete dog foods, added as a supplement to standardize the dose.

  19. 19
    calcium pantothenate

    Same as d-calcium pantothenate. Vitamin B5 in standardized form.

  20. 20
    thiamine mononitrate

    B vitamin (B1). Essential for nervous system function. Cooked-in vitamin loss is why thiamine is always added back.

  21. 21
    vitamin a supplement

    Vitamin A in stable, standardized form. Required for vision, immune function, and growth.

  22. 22
    biotin

    B vitamin that supports skin and coat health. Required for AAFCO-complete formulas.

  23. 23
    riboflavin supplement

    B vitamin (B2). Required in complete dog foods. The standardized form ensures consistent dosing.

  24. 24
    pyridoxine hydrochloride

    B vitamin (B6). Essential for protein metabolism. Standard inclusion in complete formulas.

  25. 25
    potassium iodide

    Source of iodine, an essential trace mineral for thyroid function. Required for AAFCO-complete formulas.

Showing first 25 of 27. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

24 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.