This post is sponsored by Stella & Chewy’s but opinions are my own. Stella & Chewy’s is not responsible for the content of this article.
I don’t write about my dog often enough, which is kind of weird since he’s such an important part of our family, but today I’m going to brag on him just a little bit. As he’s laying at my feet underneath my desk, quietly dreaming of chasing squirrels through the yard, I’m so thankful I took the chance almost two years ago to go with a large breed dog.
Oakley isn’t your normal dog, or at least it doesn’t seem that way to me. The way he does things is almost human-like, like covering up with blankets and sitting on the couch to watch television. I’m not sure if it’s the way we’ve raised him or if he really just is a special dog.
When I’m down or upset, I can always count on him to be there to cuddle beside me and keep me company. If he hears an unusual sound (and sometimes just usual sounds), he makes sure to alert us of possible danger. He tries to be a gentleman when going outside and almost always lets the ladies go first. He patiently waits for his cue to eat once his food has been placed in his bowl, as he drools incessantly all over my floor.
He truly is the perfect dog for our family!
When he came to live with us in January 2014, we researched Labradors and tried to make the best decisions we could for him. We essentially decided on a grain free, soy free, and corn free kibble that had a 5-star rating on Dog Food Advisor. We are very strict with his diet and allow him only dog food and an occasional, made in the USA, grain free, soy free and corn free treat. It works so well that when he gets into something outside that he’s not supposed to (like when the neighbors throw stuff over the fence), we can definitely tell. Uh hmm.
Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers
When we were researching dog foods, we researched the raw food diet but at the time it just wasn’t feasible for us. Since I do most of the feedings, there was no way I was going to touch raw meat on a daily basis. It just wasn’t going to happen. In our research we found out that dogs actually crave raw meat because when they were not domesticated, that is how they ate in the wild and it’s closer to their ancestral diet. Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers are an easy way to add that extra boost of raw food nutrition to a pets’ existing diet.
But since I can’t (and won’t) deal with raw meat on a daily basis and I’m guessing there are plenty others like me, Stella & Chewy’s offers an easy way to get raw food in your dog’s diet.
Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers are an easy way to add that extra boost of raw food nutrition to a pets’ existing diet. They’re made with premium ingredients and are packed with 95% nutrient-rich meat, organs and bone, and are complemented by organic fruits and vegetables, and added probiotics & antioxidants. Plus, all of Stella & Chewy’s products are made without grains, glutens, fillers, artificial preservatives or colorings, or added hormones or antibiotics. You know, all the stuff that doesn’t belong in your dog’s food.
With one quick scoop, Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers are ready to mix right into your dog’s existing dog food. Just scoop and serve! They are ready to feed right out of the bag. Super simple.
Oakley is a big fan of Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers. He’s only tried Chewy’s Chicken, which is shown in the photos, but I found a local feed store that carries it so I’m going to pick him up the other three protein options: Stella’s Super Beef, Tantalizing Turkey, and Savory Salmon & Cod.
We are constantly working with Oakley trying to teach him new tricks or commands. We’ve been able to teach him how to balance a larger treat on his nose and wait for the command to toss it up and catch it, so we thought we would try with Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers. While he has the balancing it and sitting patiently for the command, he’s only been able to catch it in his mouth once. But we aren’t giving up, and neither is he. He likes practicing with Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers.
I know I could never go to a completely raw dog food, but I feel good about giving him a food that more closely resembles that of his ancestors. Since I feed him once in the morning and once at night, I simply add a scoop to each meal. Totally easy to do and doesn’t require much extra time.
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What are your thoughts on a raw food diet?
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
I can barely get through prepping raw meat when I have to cook it for us humans, so there is NO way I would do it for my dog either. This sounds like a great option.
Dawn Lopez says
I love the picture with Oakely and his glasses. He looks so serious! Stella & Chewy’s food line sounds great and very healthy for your pet. Raw food sounds so time consuming to prepare so this brand sounds like a huge time saver!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
Isn’t that hysterical? My dog would never go for that 🙂
Michelle F. says
That looks like really good quality dog food. Your dog is so cute and deserves the best in dog food too 🙂
MJ L. says
What a cute dog! Sounds like really healthy dog food!!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
My dog would love this. He’s all about the treats, so adding this mix in would make him so happy.
Pam says
We just got some of these to try for our dogs! I’m excited to see if they like them.
Catherine S says
Oakley is so adorable. I love the picture of him wearing glasses. This sounds like a great product.
Liz Mays says
What a great way to treat the dogs! I’m glad this isn’t the usual junk food that treats tend to be.
Marcie W. says
Meal Mixers look genius! They allow our sweet furbabies to have a little treat with their food yet spare us the yuck of canned wet food.
Ora Lee Gurr says
Oakley is a beautiful lab! I’m so glad to hear about Meal Mixers and the way it supplements dog food.
Liz Mays says
What a neat way to add the raw in there. A simple scoop does it. Who knew?
lisa says
I love the idea of meal mixers! I’m always combining wet and dry for Mr. Cooper so this would be perfect for us!
Stacey says
I love the scoop these come in. Perfect. I don’t want to handle it, but I want my dog to have the benefits.
Mistee Dawn says
No dogs here. I only have cats, but I will definitely pass this on to my family members with dogs!
Alicia says
I don’t have a dog, so I don’t really have insight one way or the other. My parents and in laws have a dog though, and I know they get the best for their dogs food wise.
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
We don’t have dogs so I had no idea raw foods were so important. I wonder if raw foods are important for cats, too? Either way, I wouldn’t want to handle raw meat, either, so I’m glad you have Stella & Chewy’s meal mixers!
Chasing Joy says
When I had a dog I liked the idea of raw food. But his health was not great and I did not want to make too many changes to his diet. Your have a beautiful dog. Love his glasses.
Cristi Comes says
We don’t have a dog but I’ve heard so many good things about feeding them a raw diet. I think this is a great solution to make it easier for you and healthy for them.
Kiwi says
I have limited thoughts on a raw food diet for pets because I dont have any. This was educational I didnt know it was important for dogs to have a raw food diet.
Vera Sweeney says
Love the sun glasses! I have not heard of this before, I love the idea of a mix in for dogs.
Ourfamilyworld says
These Meal Mixers sound like great products. I think my dogs would love this.
Ellen ThatChicMom says
Interesting as I have never seen these but my dog would love the salmon one. This would be a great treat for her.
Jaclyn Anne says
I have never heard of this brand before, but they sound like a high-quality dog food. Oh and that pic of Oakely in the glasses – PRECIOUS!
Tracey says
I love the idea of adding these in for my dog to get more nutrients! Thanks for sharing about this brand…Winston the miniature schnauzer says thanks too.
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
I have never heard of these mixers until now. Seems like a great option for dogs with the premium ingredients that you mentioned!
Melissa says
I need to pick these up for Zoey! She would be so happy – they look so good!
Autumn says
That is such a cute dog! This sounds like a really great option for dogs! I think mine would love the chicken.
Amy @GrinCheek2Cheek says
What a clever idea! I love that you don’t need so much, and it provides so much more nutrition!
jamie says
Sounds good for dogs!
JanetGoingCrazy says
We have been thinking about changing dog foods because our dogs are getting a little overweight and lazy. We’ll have to check this one out and see if they like it!
Kelly Hutchinson says
OK, you gotta stop with those glasses! This is hilarious! I love the idea of a more healthy dog food.
Ann Bacciaglia says
My Sister has been wanting to switch to a raw food diet for her dogs. I will share this with her so she can try Stella & Chewy’s meal mixers.
Shell Feis says
When we first rescued my pup, I fed her a raw food diet. She saw so many benefits from it, but when we had our first son I just didn’t want raw meat in our house like that because of the germs. This is SUCH a great option and looks so easy to use! I’ll have to pick some up.
Valerie Remy-Milora says
I remember my grandmother preparing all of her dog’s meal from scratch when I was little. It makes so much sense! My parents would often get scraps from the butcher for our dog, which is pretty common in France… I’m going to give this some thought for my dog 🙂
Janis @MommyblogExpert says
That photo of your dog wearing the Peabody & Sherman glasses and red bow tie is priceless. I’m not familiar with Stella Chewys but now that I’ve read your post I want to get some for our little min pin Dexter.
Sarah says
He’s so adorable! This is a much better option that trying to prepare all your dogs food.
Nicole Escat says
You’re dog was cute, I wish I had one, so I could use stella chews for him .
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
Oakley is such a beautiful dog (and those glasses!) I haven’t heard of Stella Chews Meal Mixers but you have me intrigued! Will research this more.
Holly @ Woman Tribune says
Oakley sounds like such a sweet, loving, and unique little guy. No wonder he is such a huge part of your family! I feel the same way about our five cats, though I know I won’t be getting any of them to balance a treat on their nose and wait for a command before eating it, but they are loving, unique, and irreplaceable members of our family for sure.
I don’t know much about raw food diets for pets, but Stella & Chewy’s seems like a great way to add a bit of that diet to mealtime without much hassle.