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FreshMade Pork & Quinoa Gently Cooked Wet Dog Food
Stella & Chewy's

FreshMade Pork & Quinoa Gently Cooked Wet Dog Food

Dog · Wet All Life Stages All Breed Sizes

This is a gently cooked, chunky wet food featuring pork as the main protein, with quinoa, vegetables, and pork bone broth for added nutrients and flavor. It’s formulated for dogs of all life stages and can be fed as a complete meal or used as a topper. The recipe also includes salmon oil for DHA and added taurine, which support overall nutritional needs for growing and adult dogs.

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Over-the-counter No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
9.2 out of 10

Top Pick

This gently cooked pork and quinoa recipe is a nutritionally balanced wet option for dogs of all ages and sizes. It offers a meat-forward formula with organ meat, vegetables, and a modest fat level, which can work well for many dogs’ daily feeding or as a topper. It’s especially appealing if you’re looking for a less processed alternative to traditional canned foods while still meeting complete diet needs.

Nutritional profile 9.6
Ingredient composition 8.0
Health considerations 10.0

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The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
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Brain Health Eye Health Heart Care
Suitable For
All Life Stages All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Pork as the first ingredient and added beef liver provide high-quality animal protein and important vitamins and minerals.
  • Quinoa, vegetables, and cranberries offer additional fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants to round out the diet.
  • Includes salmon oil, providing DHA, which is important for puppies’ brain and eye development and beneficial for adult dogs as well.
  • Added taurine supports overall amino acid intake, which is especially helpful for heart and muscle function in dogs.

Considerations

  • Contains pork and beef, so it is not a good choice for dogs with known sensitivities to these proteins.
  • At about 10% protein and 6.5% fat as-fed, very high-energy or very active dogs may need larger portions or a higher-calorie food.
  • The gently cooked, high-moisture format can be less convenient to store and serve than dry kibble for some households.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Pork, Pork Bone Broth, Butternut Squash, Carrots, Kale, Beef Liver, Quinoa, Cranberries, Ground Flaxseed, Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Dried Kelp, Dried Chicory Root (source of Inulin), Choline Chloride, Taurine, Turmeric, Ginger

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

01
Pork
Pork is used in pet foods primarily as a high-quality animal protein and flavor enhancer, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins (especially B12 and niacin), iron and zinc, plus fat for calorie-dense energy; it can be suitable for both dogs and cats when balanced in a complete diet. Because pork can be relatively high in fat, it may be inappropriate for pets requiring low‑fat diets or those prone to pancreatitis, some animals may have sensitivities to pork, and raw or undercooked pork can carry parasites or pathogens so it should be properly processed or cooked.
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02
Pork Bone Broth
Pork bone broth is used as a flavorful palatant and hydration aid in pet foods and toppers, contributing gelatin, collagen-derived amino acids, and trace minerals that can support joint and gut health and make food more appealing to dogs and cats. Owners should note broths may be high in sodium or fat and sometimes contain toxic seasonings (e.g., onion, garlic, xylitol) or bone fragments, so choose low‑salt, properly strained products and treat broth as a supplement rather than a complete diet.
03
Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is a cooked vegetable ingredient used in pet foods as a source of soluble and insoluble fiber, complex carbohydrates, and antioxidants (notably beta‑carotene/vitamin A), often included to aid digestion, add moisture, and support healthy weight management. It can benefit dogs and, to a lesser extent, cats by supplying fiber, vitamins A and C, and potassium, but should be cooked and seedless for digestibility, used sparingly in diabetic animals due to carbohydrate content, and treated as a complement to—not a replacement for—animal-based protein.
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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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05
Kale
Kale is a cruciferous leafy green used in pet foods as a source of fiber, vitamins (A, C and K), minerals (such as calcium and potassium) and antioxidants, providing low‑calorie bulk and micronutrient support when added in small amounts. Because kale contains goitrogens, oxalates and other compounds that can cause gastrointestinal upset or, if fed excessively, interfere with thyroid function or contribute to urinary/kidney issues (and rarely hemolytic problems), it should be offered sparingly, prepared plain (cooked or finely chopped) and never seasoned with toxic ingredients like onion or garlic.
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Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
10.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
6.50%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
2.50%
Low High
Moisture (max)
74.00%
Low High
578
kcal / 16 Oz
1275
kcal / Kg
High
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Chunks In Broth
Processing method Gently Cooked
Food type Wet

Brand

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.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Stella & Chewy's LLC
Founded 2003
Headquarters Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Wisconsin
Manufacturing oversight

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 recalls on record

No recall is listed for Stella & Chewy's FreshMade Pork & Quinoa Gently Cooked Wet Dog Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Sep 4, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Stella & Chewy's ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Stella & Chewy's. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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