Stella & Chewy's Raw Patties

The verdict

The most useful thing we can offer an old dog who has stopped finishing meals, which is the actual problem most owners of seniors are trying to solve. Stella & Chewy's lead their own listing with picky eaters, and describe the patties as usable as a complete meal, crumbled as a topper, or rehydrated with water — the last being the one that matters for a dog with sore teeth or a dulled sense of smell, since warm water releases aroma and softens texture in one step. Ninety-five per cent beef, organs and bone, grain-free, with added probiotics. Owners report enthusiastic eating and split on texture and on digestibility, with some reporting loose stools — introduce it slowly, as with any diet change. It is expensive, which is why the topper approach makes sense: a small amount over familiar kibble.

Drawbacks

• Expensive as a complete diet
• Some owners report loose stools — transition slowly

Researched from the manufacturer’s listing, its published specifications and what owners report. We do not test products on dogs.

What the listing says

• Rehydrates into a soft, aromatic meal for sore mouths
• Works as a small topper, so the cost stays manageable
• Very high palatability with dogs who have gone off food

Specifications

Specs come from the manufacturer listing and Amazon’s public product data. A field that reads “Not stated” is one we have not verified — not one the product lacks. We research and analyse; we do not test products on dogs.