Chick, Chick Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Dinner Morsels Cat Food
A very high-protein, freeze-dried raw chicken diet for adult cats, made from 98% chicken meat, organs, and bone. It’s fortified with taurine, vitamins, minerals, and added probiotics to make it a complete and balanced meal. This suits healthy adult cats who do well on a meat-rich, low-carbohydrate food.
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This is a meat-heavy, freeze-dried raw chicken formula designed as a complete and balanced diet for adult cats. With chicken, organs, and ground bone making up the vast majority of the recipe, it provides a very high protein and fat intake and minimal carbohydrates. It may be a good option for cats who thrive on rich, animal-based diets and whose owners are comfortable feeding raw-style foods.
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Strengths
- Chicken, chicken liver, and gizzard provide highly digestible animal protein and essential amino acids for cats.
- Very low moisture and carbohydrate content help create a meat-rich, low-carb profile closer to a cat’s natural diet.
- Added taurine plus a full vitamin and mineral premix support complete and balanced adult nutrition.
- Includes multiple probiotic strains, which may help support healthy digestion in some cats.
Considerations
- Chicken is the only animal protein, so it is not suitable for cats with chicken allergies or sensitivities.
- The high fat level may be too rich for some cats prone to pancreatitis or needing a lower-calorie diet.
- Freeze-dried raw products carry slightly higher handling and food safety considerations than cooked kibbles or canned foods.
- The calorie density is very high, so portions need to be measured carefully to avoid unwanted weight gain.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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Chicken Liver
Chicken liver is a nutrient-dense organ meat commonly used in pet foods and treats as a highly palatable protein source and flavor enhancer, providing concentrated vitamins (especially vitamin A and B-complex), iron, and copper that support energy metabolism, red blood cell formation, and skin/coat health in both dogs and cats. Because it is so rich, liver should be fed in moderation—excessive intake can cause vitamin A toxicity, and its high fat content and risk of bacterial contamination mean it should be properly sourced or cooked and limited for pets with pancreatitis or specific dietary restrictions.
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Chicken Gizzard
Chicken gizzard is a nutrient-dense organ meat commonly used in pet foods and treats as a high-quality animal protein, contributing lean protein, B vitamins (notably B12), iron, zinc and other trace minerals to canine and feline diets. It can improve palatability and nutrient density but should be properly cooked and handled to avoid bacterial contamination, and owners of pets with specific health concerns (e.g., certain renal conditions or urate stone risk) or those feeding whole pieces should consult a veterinarian before regular inclusion.
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Pumpkin Seed
Pumpkin seed is used in pet foods and supplements as a source of fiber, plant protein, healthy fats and micronutrients (such as magnesium, zinc and iron), plus antioxidants that can support digestion, skin/coat condition and overall nutrient balance in dogs and cats. They contain cucurbitin, a compound traditionally associated with parasite control and can help firm stools and support urinary/prostate health, but are calorie‑dense and may cause gastrointestinal upset or contribute to pancreatitis in susceptible pets, so seeds should be unsalted, properly processed, and never substituted for veterinary diagnosis or treatment.
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Potassium Chloride
Potassium chloride is a mineral salt added to pet foods to provide the essential electrolyte potassium (and chloride), helping meet nutrient requirements and support normal fluid balance, nerve conduction, and muscle function. It is useful for electrolyte supplementation but must be used at appropriate levels—excessive potassium can be harmful, may affect palatability, and pets with kidney disease or on certain medications are at higher risk of hyperkalemia.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
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Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
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Stella & Chewy's makes raw-inspired food for dogs and cats, including freeze-dried raw patties and morsels, frozen raw, kibble coated with freeze-dried raw, wet food, and meal mixers. Recipes emphasize high animal-protein inclusions with added probiotics, and the food is produced in the company's own facilities in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
Manufacturer
Stella & Chewy's manufactures its own foods in company-owned facilities in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
No recall is listed for Stella & Chewy's Chick, Chick Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Dinner Morsels Cat Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Sep 4, 2026
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