Elevate Kettle Cooked Chunky Healthy Grains Chicken Stew Wet Dog Food
Verified Jun 5, 2026
A canned, chunky chicken stew designed for adult dogs, using chicken and whole egg as the main animal protein sources. It includes carrots, pumpkin, and brown rice for carbohydrate and fiber support, in a high‑moisture gravy format. This formula is complete and balanced for adult maintenance and can be fed as a full meal or as a topper over dry food.
This is a solid adult wet food that uses named chicken and whole egg as key protein sources, with simple grains and vegetables like brown rice, carrot, and pumpkin. The formula is complete and balanced for adult maintenance and avoids peas, lentils, and chickpeas, which some owners prefer to limit. Protein and fat are on the moderate side for a wet food, so it can work well for many average adult dogs, especially when combined with a higher-protein kibble or for dogs that don’t need a very rich diet.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Named animal proteins (chicken and whole egg) high on the ingredient list provide good-quality, highly digestible protein.
- Includes pumpkin, carrots, and brown rice, which can contribute fiber and digestible carbohydrates for energy.
- Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance, so it can be used as a complete diet for adult dogs.
- No peas, lentils, or chickpeas, which avoids the legume-heavy profile seen in some grain-free diets that have been associated with heart concerns in dogs.
Considerations
- As a wet food, the guaranteed protein (6.5% as-fed) and fat (2% as-fed) are on the modest side; very active or underweight dogs may need additional calories or a higher-protein companion diet.
- Chicken and egg are common food allergens for some dogs, so this wouldn’t be a good choice for dogs with known sensitivities to those ingredients.
- Contains multiple gums (guar and xanthan) as thickeners; these are generally safe but can occasionally cause soft stools in sensitive dogs.
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.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
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.
02
Chicken Broth
Chicken broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a flavorful liquid base or gravy to improve palatability and add moisture, providing modest amounts of soluble protein, electrolytes and minerals. It can help encourage eating and increase hydration, but owners should choose low‑sodium, onion‑ and garlic‑free formulations (or make homemade broth), since commercial broths may contain excessive salt, seasonings or additives that are unsafe or unsuitable for dogs and cats.
03
Vegetable Broth
Vegetable broth is typically used in pet foods and toppers as a low-calorie flavor enhancer and source of moisture to improve palatability and encourage drinking, but it contributes negligible protein or fat. It can provide small amounts of vitamins and minerals depending on the vegetables used, yet pet owners should check labels for added salt, onion or garlic (toxic to dogs and cats), and other seasonings or preservatives that may be unsuitable for pets or sodium-restricted diets.
04
Carrot
Carrot is used in pet foods as a vegetable ingredient providing fiber, moisture, texture and antioxidant nutrients such as beta‑carotene (a provitamin A), vitamin K, vitamin C and potassium, contributing to palatability and digestive bulk. Cooked carrots are more digestible and release more beta‑carotene, but cats cannot efficiently convert beta‑carotene to active vitamin A so carrots are more nutritionally useful for dogs than as a primary vitamin A source for cats; they should be fed in moderation due to natural sugars and should be offered in appropriately sized pieces to avoid choking.
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Whole Egg
Whole egg is a highly digestible, nutrient-dense ingredient commonly used in dog and cat foods as a complete protein and source of healthy fats, essential amino acids, fat‑soluble vitamins (A, D), B vitamins including B12 and choline, and other micronutrients. It enhances palatability and supports muscle, skin and coat health, but should be cooked to reduce salmonella risk and deactivate avidin in raw egg white (which can impair biotin absorption if fed frequently), and may be allergenic or calorie-dense for some pets.
Nutritional Breakdown
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AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Brand
Halo is the flagship brand offering holistic dog and cat food made from whole meat, sustainably sourced fish, and non-GMO vegetables. The brand emphasizes ingredient transparency and balanced nutrition without artificial additives.
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Halo foods are manufactured in the United States under strict quality control oversight that adheres to FDA and AAFCO standards. The company’s manufacturing partners utilize quality assurance programs, including HACCP principles and batch testing for purity and safety.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Halo Elevate Kettle Cooked Chunky Healthy Grains Chicken Stew Wet Dog Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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