Stella & Chewy's · Freeze-dried dog food · Captured May 15, 2026

Duck Duck Goose Dinner Patties

This is a very animal-forward freeze-dried formula with strong dry-matter protein and clear first-ingredient sourcing. The tradeoff is extreme cost per calorie and limited value against conventional complete diets.

All life stagesFreeze-dried pattiesPartially verified

Methodology Dog Food Rubric v1.0. Score reconstructed from rule events; see the trail below for sources and rule citations.

Strengths

Nutrition Fit 8.0 / 10AAFCO adequacy clears the rubric and dry-matter protein and fat land in the bands we expect.
Brand Trust 7.5 / 10WSAVA-style signals (named nutritionist, manufacturing control, recall posture) verified from primary sources.
Low sensitivity risk 10.0 / 10Few of the most-named adverse-reaction trigger ingredients high on the label.

Watch-outs

Value 2.0 / 10Cost per 1,000 kcal is above the category median. Cheaper options exist with comparable nutrition.
Ingredient Clarity 5.0 / 10Some sources are less specific than the rubric prefers — generic terms in the ingredient list, or fields we cannot verify.
Partially verified source confidenceSome label or pricing fields rely on retailer-mediated capture rather than the manufacturer source. See evidence notes below.

Data status

Partially verified

Some primary-source fields are verified; unresolved fields remain visible.

Captured: May 15, 2026

Launch readiness

Source-capture hold.

This page is missing the packet or source record needed for beta QA.

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Lane: Source capture
Packet: missing
Product source: missing

Brand Trust scoring

Brand Trust source capture is in progress.

Captured Brand Trust signals are shown for auditability, but they do not affect the product score until the record is verified.

Record status: partially verified
Score path: Seed score still in use
Unknown signals: 8
Conflicts: 0
Brand sources: 3

Buyer read

What should you take away?

Dog food rubric

Usable shortlist option, with tradeoffs.

For Duck Duck Goose Dinner Patties, the main watch-outs are: the estimated cost per calorie is high compared with similar foods; some label-transparency fields, like country or facility details, are not captured in this record yet. This is an evidence read, not a medical recommendation.

8.0

Nutrition FitAAFCO fit, calories, and dry matter protein/fat ranges.

7.5

Brand TrustWSAVA-style signals, recall mapping, and source confidence.

5.0

Ingredient ClarityNamed sources and label specificity.

10.0

Sensitivity RiskPopulation-level common allergen exposure.

2.0

ValueEstimated price per 1,000 kcal within category.

Score math

How PetScored got there.

Expand to see the rule-by-rule trail. Useful for checking the rubric; not required to make a buying decision.

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Nutrition Fit8.0

30% of total score

7 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)

Nutrition Fit is reconstructed from deterministic dog-food v1 rules using the currently available fixture fields.

AAFCO statement matches declared life stageA verified AAFCO adequacy statement earns points only when it matches the declared life stage.

Stella & Chewy's Duck Duck Goose Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

+3.0A

Feeding trials substantiate adequacyFeeding-trial language receives additional credit because it is stronger evidence than formulated-to-meet language.

Stella & Chewy's Duck Duck Goose Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

0.0A

Protein dry matter basis in rangeProtein is compared on dry matter basis against the growth/all life stages range of 22.5-60%.

42.1%+2.0A

Fat dry matter basis in rangeFat is compared on dry matter basis against the growth/all life stages range of 8.5-45%.

31.6%+2.0A

Calcium and phosphorus listedThis can earn credit once the nutrition panel stores calcium and phosphorus fields from a verified source.

not captured in v0 fixture0.0B

Calorie statement presentA calorie statement is needed for value, feeding-cost, and cross-format comparison work.

1827 kcal/lb+1.0A

Large-breed puppy statementThis rule is not applicable unless the product is marketed for large-breed puppies.

not applicable0.0A

Brand Trust7.5

25% of total score

1 scoring rule(s)14 context item(s)seed in use

Brand Trust is still using the seed subscore while source signals are captured, reviewed, or blocked by conflict.

Brand Trust signal record pending verificationBrand Trust requires source-backed evidence for nutrition staff, manufacturing, recalls, research, and transparency. The seed score remains visible until those signals are verified.

partially_verified; 3 source(s) capturedcontextSeed

Named qualified nutritionistA publicly named qualified nutritionist earns Brand Trust credit when the source record verifies it. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.

unknowncontextA

Owns primary manufacturing facilitiesOwnership or direct operation of primary manufacturing earns credit when verified from brand or facility sources.

verified_truecontextA

Current feeding-trial evidenceCurrent AAFCO feeding-trial evidence earns Brand Trust credit when it is tied to the product or line. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.

unknowncontextA

Publishes peer-reviewed researchPeer-reviewed product or nutrition research earns credit when verified. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.

unknowncontextA

Complete nutrient analysis availableComplete nutrient analysis availability earns credit when source-backed. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.

unknowncontextA

No FDA recall in past five yearsRecall credit requires verified matching against FDA recall/enforcement records.

verified_truecontextA

No FDA Class I recall everClass I recall history must be source-matched before credit is awarded. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.

unknowncontextA

Country-of-origin sourcing publishedPublished sourcing information earns partial Brand Trust credit when verified.

verified_truecontextB

Same ownership for 10+ yearsOwnership stability earns limited heuristic credit when verified. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.

unknowncontextC

Active FDA warning letterActive FDA warning letters reduce Brand Trust when verified and relevant. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.

unknowncontextA

Cannot identify qualified nutritionistIf research cannot identify a qualified nutritionist anywhere, Brand Trust is reduced. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.

unknowncontextA

Unknown Brand Trust signalsUnknown Brand Trust signals are shown as research debt. They do not change the score until source verification is complete.

8 unresolved signal(s)contextSeed

Brand Trust seed subscorePrototype score imported from the seed fixture. This keeps the public page auditable while verified rule events replace seed values.

7.5 / 10+7.5Seed

Source confidence visibleConfidence is shown beside the score so prototype, single-source, verified, stale, and conflict records are not treated the same.

Partially verifiedcontextSeed

Ingredient Clarity5.0

15% of total score

8 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)

Ingredient Clarity is reconstructed from named-source and label-specificity rules.

Animal protein sources named in top 10Named species such as chicken meal or salmon count as clearer than generic terms such as meat meal or poultry by-product meal.

duck with ground bone | turkey with ground bone | turkey liver | turkey gizzard+3.0B

Fat sources named in top 10Named fats, such as chicken fat or salmon oil, are clearer than generic animal fat.

none detected0.0B

Grain sources are specificSpecific grains such as rice, barley, oatmeal, or sorghum earn clarity credit. Generic grain terms do not.

no grain source detected+1.0B

Preservatives explicitly namedExplicit preservative language earns clarity credit because the label tells readers what is preserving the fat or formula.

tocopherols+1.0A

Country of manufacture statedThis can earn credit once the product source record stores a verified made-in or country-of-manufacture statement.

not captured in v0 fixture0.0C

Manufacturer identifiableThis can earn credit once the source record identifies the manufacturer from a verified product page or label.

not captured in v0 fixture0.0C

Co-packer or facility disclosedThis can earn credit once the product or brand source record publicly discloses the facility or co-packer.

not captured in v0 fixture0.0C

Ingredient splitting high on labelRelated starch or pulse ingredients high on the label are flagged for transparency. This is not treated as proof of harm.

not detected0.0C

Sensitivity Risk10.0

15% of total score

9 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)

Sensitivity Risk is reconstructed from common allergen exposure patterns in the ingredient list.

Sensitivity baselineSensitivity Risk starts at 10 and adjusts for common exposure patterns. It is not a prediction for an individual dog.

10 / 10 before ingredient exposure adjustments+10.0A

Beef or beef-derived ingredient in top 5Beef exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score because beef is commonly reported in canine food-reaction studies.

duck with ground bone | turkey with ground bone | turkey liver | goose | turkey gizzard0.0A

Dairy ingredient anywhereDairy exposure is counted anywhere on the label because even lower-position ingredients may matter for sensitive dogs.

duck with ground bone | turkey with ground bone | turkey liver | goose | turkey gizzard | pumpkin seed | potassium chloride | sodium phosphate | choline chloride | dried pediococcus acidilactici fermentation product | dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product | dried bifidobacterium longum fermentation product | dried enterococcus faecium fermentation product | taurine | tocopherols | zinc proteinate | iron proteinate | niacin supplement | copper proteinate | manganese proteinate | riboflavin supplement | selenium yeast | thiamine mononitrate | calcium iodate | pyridoxine hydrochloride | vitamin d3 supplement | folic acid | vitamin b12 supplement

0.0A

Chicken or chicken-derived ingredient in top 5Chicken exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score as a population-level sensitivity flag.

duck with ground bone | turkey with ground bone | turkey liver | goose | turkey gizzard0.0A

Wheat or wheat gluten in top 5Wheat exposure in the top five ingredients is flagged without implying the food is unsafe.

duck with ground bone | turkey with ground bone | turkey liver | goose | turkey gizzard0.0A

Lamb in top 5Lamb receives a smaller exposure adjustment under the current dog-food rubric.

duck with ground bone | turkey with ground bone | turkey liver | goose | turkey gizzard0.0A

Multiple common sensitivity ingredients in top 5Multiple common exposure families high in the ingredient list receive an additional small adjustment.

0 of beef, dairy, chicken, wheat detected0.0B

Hydrolyzed protein primary dietHydrolyzed-protein diets can receive credit when hydrolyzed protein is a primary ingredient.

not detected0.0A

Single novel protein sourceA single novel animal protein can receive credit, but marketing claims alone do not count.

not detected0.0B

Value2.0

15% of total score

3 scoring rule(s)2 context item(s)

Value is reconstructed from package size, price, kcal density, category median, and quality caps.

Package weight parsedPackage weight is parsed from the product fixture so price can be normalized before scoring.

0.40 kgcontextC

Cost per 1,000 kcal calculatedValue uses calories rather than package price alone, because calorie density changes how long a bag lasts.

USD 28.77contextC

Category relative price bandThe base Value score comes from cost per 1,000 kcal relative to the product category median.

360% of Freeze-dried median+2.0C

Nutrition Fit value capA low Nutrition Fit score caps Value so a cheap food is not over-rewarded when core nutrition evidence is weak.

Nutrition Fit 8.00.0C

Brand Trust value capA low Brand Trust score caps Value so price does not overpower weak manufacturer/source signals.

Brand Trust 7.50.0C

Ingredients

Parsed label

Duck With Ground Bone, Turkey With Ground Bone, Turkey Liver, Goose, Turkey Gizzard, Pumpkin Seed, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Taurine, Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Riboflavin Supplement, Selenium Yeast, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Iodate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement

Sensitivity flags

May matter for individual dogs

turkey

Source record

Confidence is visible by design.

Captured: May 15, 2026
Confidence: Partially verified
Sources: Stella & Chewy's official product page captured May 15, 2026
Chewy 14 oz price captured May 15, 2026
Adequacy: Stella & Chewy's Duck Duck Goose Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

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FAQ

About Stella & Chewy's Duck Duck Goose Dinner Patties

What is the PetScored rating for Stella & Chewy's Duck Duck Goose Dinner Patties?

Stella & Chewy's Duck Duck Goose Dinner Patties scores 6.8 out of 10 on the PetScored deterministic rubric. Strongest sub-score: Sensitivity Risk. Weakest sub-score: Value. See the full sub-score breakdown and rule-event trail on the scorecard.

Is Stella & Chewy's Duck Duck Goose Dinner Patties good for dogs with food sensitivities?

Skip this food if your dog avoids turkey. These are common adverse-reaction trigger ingredients in published case series. If your dog tolerates these proteins, the sub-score reflects the population-level risk; individual dogs vary.

Is Stella & Chewy's Duck Duck Goose Dinner Patties AAFCO complete and balanced?

Stella & Chewy's Duck Duck Goose Dinner Patties carries this AAFCO adequacy statement: "Stella & Chewy's Duck Duck Goose Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages." The all-life-stages designation covers growth and maintenance.

What life stage is Stella & Chewy's Duck Duck Goose Dinner Patties for?

Per the bag, Stella & Chewy's Duck Duck Goose Dinner Patties is intended for All life stages (format: Freeze-dried patties). Always cross-check the AAFCO statement on your actual bag, since recipes and life-stage designations can change between production runs.

How much does Stella & Chewy's Duck Duck Goose Dinner Patties cost per calorie?

Captured retailer price: $45.99 for a 14 oz bag bag, at 4028 kcal/kg. PetScored Value sub-score benchmarks cost per 1,000 kcal against the category median rather than the sticker price — see the Value detail on the scorecard.