Stella & Chewy's Yummy Lickin' Salmon & Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Food for Cats - US 7782

Stella & Chewy's Yummy Lickin' Salmon & Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Food

Give your kitty what she naturally craves with Stella & Chewy's Yummy Lickin' Salmon & Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food. Based on the philosophy that cats thrive on the same diet they would eat in the wild, this all-natural recipe makes it easy to feed your favorite feline only the good stuff. Made from sustainably-sourced ingredients and raw, single-source protein, this recipe starts with 98% wild-caught salmon and farm-raised chicken, including organs and bone, along with wholesome pumpkin seeds—offering the benefits of raw food nutrition with the convenience of freeze-dried preparation. And to ensure the highest quality, each batch is made with care in Stella & Chewy’s own U.S. kitchen.

Why We Love It

• Made with wild-caught salmon and ground bone, along with farm-raised chicken raised without antibiotics or hormones, including organs and ground bone.
  
• Real raw nutrition in the convenience of freeze-dried nuggets; serve as is or rehydrate by adding water.
  
• Formulated to mimic a feline’s natural diet; never contains grains, glutens, fillers, artificial preservatives or colorings.
  
• Complete and balanced nutrition is enhanced with probiotics to aid in healthy digestion—perfect for the cat with a sensitive stomach.
  
• Proudly made in the USA with ingredients responsibly sourced from trusted and reputable suppliers.
  

About The Stella & Chewy's

At Stella & Chewy’s, we believe that selecting the best food is one of the most important decisions a pet parent makes. From our first delivery to the last batch crafted in our own USA kitchen, we are focused on making the highest quality pet food available. We only use quality ingredients responsibly sourced from farmers and ranchers we know and trust. Our dinners are 90-95% meat, organs & bone and our animal proteins have no added hormones or antibiotics.

Directions For Use

For every cup of freeze-dried cat food, add half a cup of cool or warm water. Allow food to rehydrate for one minute, mix and serve. Food can be fed dry, but always make sure your cat has ample fresh water at mealtime. Optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size, breed, and activity level. Please refer to the feeding chart below as an initial recommendation and adjust food amount as needed to reach desired weight:

*Standard 8 ounce measuring cup

Kittens may need up to twice the amount of food as listed for an active adult. For pregnant & nursing cats, please check with your veterinarian as requirements may vary depending on the number of kittens and stage of lactation.

Transition Instructions
Introduce by slowly mixing with your pet's current diet, over the course of 7 - 10 days. Timeframes can be adjust as needed.

• Days 1 - 3 : 25% Stella & Chewy's + 75% previous diet
  
• Days 4 - 6: 50% Stella & Chewy's + 50% previous diet
  
• Days 7 - 9: 75% Stella & Chewy's + 25% previous diet
  
• Day 10: 100% Stella & Chewy's

Ingredients

Whole Ground Salmon, Chicken (Ground with Bone), Chicken Liver, Chicken Gizzard, Pumpkin Seed, Potassium Chloride, Parsley (a Source of Vitamin K), Sodium Phosphate Monobasic, Choline Chloride, Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Taurine, Tocopherols (Preservative), Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin B12 Supplement.

Caloric Content
4,440 kcal/kg.; 188 kcal/cup

Guaranteed Analysis

FAQs

If feeding without hydrating the food how long can it sit out for?
If fed dry, the food can sit out for up to 12 hours prior to discarding. If fed rehydrated, the food can sit out for up to 2 hours.

Guaranteed Analysis doesn't add up to 100%. What's the remaining? Ash and/or Carb?
The Ash content is 2.61%. Stella & Chewy's dinners for cats contain so few carbohydrate-laden ingredients, the as-fed carbohydrate levels in these products is less than 1% as-fed. This is for all flavors.

How do you store this once opened. In fridge or cupboard
Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried foods are incredibly convenient because of their shelf stability and do not require refrigeration. As long the top of the bag is sealed using the zip closure, it will be fine in a cupboard or pantry. When stored according to the directions, the product is safe until the expiration date, but freshest within the first few weeks of opening. Refrigeration is an option if you choose to extend the freshness.

What is the protein % when this food is rehydrated?
This recipe contains approximately 45.0% Protein.

Is this safe to feed to kittens?
This food is formulated for cats of all ages. Kittens may need up to twice the amount of food as listed for an active adult. Optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size, breed, and activity level. Please refer to the feeding chart as an initial recommendation and adjust food amount as needed to reach desired weight goal.

Can you use this food as a topper?
This product can be used as a food topper, either wet or dry.

What is the sodium content of this food on dry matter basis?
This formula has approximately 0.35% sodium on a dry matter basis.

Can these be served dry? How do you rehydrate them?
For every cup of freeze-dried cat food, add half a cup of cool or warm water. Allow food to rehydrate for one minute, mix and serve. Food can be fed dry, but always make sure your cat has ample fresh water at mealtime.

I noticed the kcals are listed in oz but the feeding recommendations are in cups. How many calories are in one cup?
This formula has 188 kcal per cup.

Where do you source your ingredients from? Where do you source vitamins and minerals from? Any sourcing from China ie raw materials for B vitamins?
The poultry/fish are antibiotic-free and have no added hormones. The poultry (chicken, duck, goose, turkey, and quail) are sourced from North America and Europe. They are raised cage-free. The fish is wild-caught in North American waters. The vitamin and mineral mix that is used in their recipes is formulated from the United States – the individual components are from the US, Western Europe, and India, with Taurine from Japan.

Is this food made and a product of America.
This recipe is manufactured in the USA.

Are the vitamins synthetic?
Stella & Chewy's use supplementation in their products. The vitamin and mineral mix they use is formulated for them in the United States—the individual components are from the US and Western Europe with Taurine from Japan. Some vitamins are synthetic and the minerals are chelated.

What is the magnesium content please?
The magnesium content for this formula is 0.12%.

What is the iodine content?
This food has an iodine content of 3.65 mg/kg on a dry matter basis.

What is the dry matter basis percentage for the following please: protein, fat, carbohydrate, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and ash?
This formula contains a Protein content of 45% on an as fed basis, Fat content of 20% on an as fed basis,Ash content of 10.30% on an as fed basis, Carbohydrate content of 4.33% on an as fed basis, Calcium content of 2.31% on an a dry matter basis, Magnesium content of 0.10% on a dry matter, Phosphorus content of 1.38% on a dry matter and a Potassium content of 0.72% a dry matter.

Is there Omega 3 in the Salmon and Chicken?
This formula contains 0.35% as fed of Omega 3.

When calculating the serving size for example, a 10 pound cat gets 1 cup daily is that after hydration or before hydration?
For every cup of freeze-dried cat food, add half a cup of cool or warm water. Allow food to re-hydrate for one minute, mix and serve. Food can be fed dry, but always make sure your cat has ample fresh water at mealtime.

How many cups food in the large bag?
The 3.5-ounce bag contains approximately 2 cups, the 8-ounce bag contains approximately 5 cups, and the 18-ouince bag contains approximately 11.25 cups.

What is the shelf life for one 18 oz bag?
The freeze-dried morsels have an expiration date of 14-18 months past the date of production. It is recommended using the food by the date stamped on the bag, or within a month after. The food should be kept in a cool, dry place. Always keep the product in the sealed bag before and after serving. If you add water to the food, remove any leftovers and discard after 2 hours.

Is it dairy free? I’m concerned the probiotic source may be dairy.
This product does not contain any dairy or dairy-based ingredients.

Are the feeding recommendations based on dry or rehydrated volume?
The feeding guidelines are based on the dry morsels.

How much are you supposed to feed an adult cat
The table below shows the daily amount to feed based on a cat's weight. Please notes are guidelines, and individual requirements can vary by +-50% based on your pet's activity level, metabolism, age, general health and other factors. If you are unsure, we recommend consulting with your veterinarian.

How many carbohydrates are in this per One cup?
The carbohydrates in Stella & Chewy's raw dinners for cats are very low – less than 2% if fed dry, and less than 1% if rehydrated. These are overall percentages, so will remain the same regardless of the quantity being fed.