Additionally, HPP is the only reliable method for maintaining the wonderful raw nutrition of our products while still removing harmful pathogens.Īll batches of food are sent to a 3rd party testing facility to be tested for both Salmonella and E.coli and Listeria no food ever leaves the plant without negative test results in hand. This way pet parents can rest assured that they're always bring a safe food into their home. As food-borne bacteria can be present in any type of meat, Stella & Chewy's feel that incurring the extra cost of HPP for all products is the responsible thing to do. This process is used on all products, regardless of the protein. The most powerful step in this procedure is the high-pressure processing (HPP) step this is a cold-water pressure process that effectively eliminates harmful bacteria from the food. Stella & Chewy's has a patented food safety procedure to ensure the safety of every product. What food safety procedures does Stella & Chewy's follow? While it may feel sharper to our fingers, a carnivore's body is designed to consume and process the bone effectively and safely, as long as it's never cooked, heated, or microwaved. If it's ground to a powder, it doesn't have as many of the benefits.
A carnivore's teeth and body are designed to consume bone especially raw bone, like the bone used in each S&C meal. The bone in the diet is ground to that size because of the health benefits it provides. The bone is ground with a 3/16 grind plate this means the bone could appear up to approximately 1/4-in size. The bone is safe and highly digestible when raw. Stella & Chewy's adds raw ground bone to all dinners as it's an essential part of a raw diet. What are the sharp things I'm finding in the freeze-dried foods? Aren't they harmful? The vitamin and mineral mix we use our products is formulated for us in the United States the individual components are from the US and Western Europe with Taurine from Japan.
They are all sourced from North and South America based on seasonal availability.
Beef, Lamb and Venison are sourced from North America, Australia and New Zealand.The meats, poultry, fish are antibiotic-free and have no added hormones.We also offer a puppy-specific lineup of Freeze-Dried Dinner Patties! Where are Stella & Chewy's ingredients sourced?Īll Stella & Chewy's ingredients are responsibly sourced from farmers and ranchers we know and trust. Feed up to twice the amount recommended on feeding guidelines. Puppies do need more food than adults at the same weight. You will, however, want to introduce them slowly a typical transition takes about 7-10 days. Yes! Stella & Chewy's dinners for dogs are designed to be complete and balanced for all life stages this means they're great for puppies, too! They do meet AAFCO standards for complete and balanced nutrition across all life stages. Is Stella & Chewy's appropriate for puppies? This will eventually subside as your pet adjusts to the new food. It's important to remember that some digestive upset is normal during a transition this typically shows up in diarrhea, constipation or (very rarely) vomiting. Days 7-9: 75% Stella & Chewy's along with 25% current diet.Days 4-6: 50% Stella & Chewy' along with 50% current diet.Days 1-3: 25% Stella & Chewy's along with 75% current diet.Most people start with the following guideline and then adjust the timeframe as needed: How do I begin introducing a raw diet to my pet?Ĭongratulations on your decision to make the switch! When transitioning from a cooked food such as kibble, you should go slowly, typically transitioning over 7-10 days.
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