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Our Verdict
Get Joy Fresh Freeze-Dried Raw dog food is made up of two recipes with a 4 to 5 star rating. This means the average rating of the whole range is 4.5 stars.
Get Joy Fresh Freeze-Dried Raw dog food combines fresh, premium raw meat with superfoods. It contains prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics to support immune and gut health for dogs at all life stages.
Pros
- No GMOs, hormones, or by-products
- Pre-, pro- and post-biotics for superior gut health
- No artificial flavors
Cons
- Limited protein choices
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 Freeze-Dried Raw Good Food For Dogs Chicken Recipe | 4 | A |
| Get Joy Fresh Freeze-Dried Raw Good Food For Dogs Beef Recipe | 5 | A |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Get Joy Fresh Freeze-Dried Raw Good Food For Dogs Beef Recipe was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Get Joy Fresh Freeze-Dried Raw Good Food For Dogs Beef Recipe
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Beef, beef kidney, beef liver, sorghum, pumpkin, flaxseed, salmon oil, yeast culture (postbiotic), inulin (prebiotic), salt, vitamins: (vitamin E, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, thiamine, pyridoxine, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin D3, folic acid, biotin), minerals: (potassium, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, manganese, calcium, phosphorus), mixed tocopherols (natural preservative), probiotics: (lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus casei, lactobacillus reuteri, bifidobacterium animalis)
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 6%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 34% | 16% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 36% | 17% | 39% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 31% | 36% | 33% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is beef. Beef is defined as “the clean flesh derived from slaughtered cattle” and includes skeletal muscle or the muscle tissues of the tongue, diaphragm, heart or esophagus. 1
Beef is naturally rich in all 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The second ingredient is beef kidney, an organ meat low in fat and rich in protein and essential minerals.
The third ingredient is beef liver. This is an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.
The fourth ingredient is sorghum. Sorghum (milo) is a starchy cereal grain with a nutrient profile similar to corn.
Since it is gluten-free and boasts a smoother blood sugar behavior than other grains, sorghum may be considered an acceptable non-meat ingredient.
The fifth ingredient is pumpkin. Pumpkin is a nutritious addition high in complex carbohydrates, beta-carotene and dietary fiber.
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, flax seeds 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 salmon oil. Salmon oil is naturally rich in the prized EPA and DHA type of omega-3 fatty acids. These two high quality fats boast the highest bio-availability to dogs and humans.
Depending on its level of freshness and purity, salmon oil should be considered a commendable addition.
The eighth ingredient is yeast culture. Although yeast culture is high in B-vitamins and protein, it can also be used as a probiotic to aid in digestion.
The ninth ingredient is inulin, a starch-like compound made up of repeating units of carbohydrates and typically sourced from chicory root.
Not only is inulin a natural source of soluble dietary fiber, it’s also a prebiotic used to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in a dog’s digestive tract.
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 one notable exception.
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 Freeze-Dried Raw Good Food For Dogs Beef Recipe looks like an above-average dry product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 36.2%, a fat level of 17% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 38.8%.
As a group, the brand features a protein content of 36.2% and a mean fat level of 23.4%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 32.4% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 65%.
This means this Get Joy Fresh Freeze-Dried Raw product range contains above-average protein, below-average carbohydrate, and above-average fat when compared to typical dry dog food.
Get Joy Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Get Joy through January 2025.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Get Joy Fresh Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food
The Get Joy Fresh Freeze-Dried Raw product line offers only two recipes, but it appears to be a high-quality brand that 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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