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Our Verdict
Get Joy Fresh Meals dog food is made up of four recipes with a 4.5 to 5 star rating. This means the average rating of the whole range is 5 stars.
This diet is crafted with fresh, human-grade ingredients that are gently cooked to preserve nutrients for better digestion, immunity, and overall health. Each recipe is personalized for your pup.
Pros
- No GMOs, hormones, or by-products
- Vet nutritionist formulated
- No artificial flavors
Cons
- No puppies recipes
The table below shows each recipe in this range including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
| Product line | Rating | AAFCO |
|---|---|---|
| Get Joy Fresh Beef Recipe | 5 | M |
| Get Joy Fresh Chicken Recipe | 5 | M |
| Get Joy Fresh Turkey Recipe | 5 | M |
| Get Joy Fresh Lamb Recipe | 4.5 | M |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Get Joy Fresh Turkey Recipe was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Get Joy Fresh Turkey Recipe
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Turkey, brown rice, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, flaxseed, turmeric, potassium citrate, dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, choline bitartrate, taurine, salt, zinc proteinate, magnesium oxide, iron proteinate, vitamin E, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, vitamin B-12, selenium, niacin, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, thiamine, vitamin A, vitamin D, calcium iodate, vitamin B6, folic acid
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 6%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 11% | 5% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 50% | 23% | 19% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 40% | 44% | 16% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is turkey. Turkey is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of turkey”.1
Turkey is naturally rich in the 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The second ingredient is brown rice, a complex carbohydrate that (once cooked) can be fairly easy to digest. However, aside from its natural energy content, rice is of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The third ingredient is broccoli. Broccoli is a healthy green vegetable and a member of the kale family. It’s notably rich in vitamin C and fiber and numerous other nutrients.
Like other cruciferous vegetables, broccoli is believed to provide anti-cancer benefits.
The fourth ingredient is carrots. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, minerals and dietary fiber.
The fifth ingredient is cauliflower, a member of the kale family. It’s rich in vitamins C, K, and several B vitamins, as well as fiber and various other nutrients.
Like other cruciferous vegetables, cauliflower is believed to provide inflammation soothing properties which can link to anti-cancer benefits.
The sixth ingredient is flaxseed, one of the best plant sources of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Provided they’ve first been ground into a meal, flaxseeds are also rich in soluble fiber.
However, flaxseed contains about 19% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.
The seventh ingredient is tumeric. Turmeric is a common spice that’s sometimes used to enhance the color and flavor of the food. Tumeric offers an anti-inflammatory benefits so the presence of turmeric is seen as positive in this food.
The eighth ingredient is potassium citrate. Potassium citrate can be included in pet foods as an acidity regulator, to aid preservation. It can also be used to control urinary pH to help to avoid urinary struvite stones.
The ninth ingredient is dicalcium phosphate, likely used here as a dietary calcium supplement.
From here the list goes on to include a number of other items. But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of the product.
This recipe has two notable exceptions.
First, taurine, an important amino acid associated with the healthy function of heart muscle. Although taurine is not typically considered essential in canines, some dogs have been shown to be deficient in this critical nutrient.
We view the presence of taurine in this recipe as a positive addition.
Next, selenium, there’s no indication as to the actual selenium compound used in this recipe.
This item may be sodium selenite, a controversial form of the mineral selenium. Sodium selenite appears to be nutritionally inferior to the more natural source of selenium found in selenium yeast.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Get Joy Fresh Turkey Recipe looks like an above-average wet product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 50%, a fat level of 23% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 19%.
As a group, the brand features a protein content of 46% and a mean fat level of 24%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 23% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 53%.
This means this Get Joy Fresh Meals contain above-average protein, below-average carbohydrate, and near-average fat when compared to typical wet dog food.
Get Joy Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Get Joy through February 2025.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Get Joy Fresh Meals Dog Food
Get Joy is a high-quality brand that is certainly worthy of the 5 stars the brand has earned in our review. Get Joy uses real USDA-sourced protein and fresh, wholesome ingredients, all made with a scientifically formulated process.
About
Get Joy was created by Tom Arrix after his Golden Retriever, Cooper, became ill with Lymphoma.
The company has a simple mission to impact the lives of dogs and their families through whole food nutrition and wellness and is guided by veterinarians, vet nutritionists and renowned animal scientists.
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