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Our Verdict
Just Food for Dogs Fresh Frozen product range is made up of eight recipes with ratings varying from 3 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 4.5 stars.
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.
Recipe and Label Analysis
Just Food For Dogs Fresh Frozen Fish & Sweet Potato Recipe was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Just Food For Dogs Fresh Frozen Fish & Sweet Potato Recipe
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Wild-caught white fish, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, green beans, broccoli, sunflower oil, flaxseed oil, dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, salt, choline bitartrate, vitamin E supplement, zinc amino acid chelate, iron amino acid chelate, d-calcium pantothenate, copper citrate, cholecalciferol (source of vitamin D3), riboflavin, manganese citrate, potassium iodide, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 3%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 7% | 2% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 39% | 11% | 42% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 36% | 25% | 39% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient in this dog food is wild-caught whitefish, a marine or freshwater species native to Canada and the California coast.
The second ingredient is sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are a gluten-free source of complex carbohydrates in dog food. They are naturally rich in dietary fiber and beta carotene.
The third ingredient includes potato. Potatoes can be considered a gluten-free source of digestible carbohydrates. Yet with the exception of perhaps their caloric content, potatoes are of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The fourth ingredient lists green beans, a healthy vegetable notable for its vitamin, mineral and natural fiber content.
The fifth ingredient is broccoli, 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 sixth ingredient is sunflower oil. Sunflower oil is nutritionally similar to safflower oil. Since these oils are high in omega-6 fatty acids and contain no omega-3’s, they’re considered less nutritious than canola or flaxseed oils.
Sunflower oil is notable for its resistance to heat damage during cooking.
There are several different types of sunflower oil, some better than others. Without knowing more, it’s impossible to judge the quality of this ingredient.
The seventh ingredeint is flaxseed oil, one of the best non-fish sources of omega-3 fatty acids – essential to a dog’s health.
The eighth 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 this product.
With one notable exception…
With the exception of iron, the minerals listed here do not appear to be chelated. And that can make them more difficult to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually associated with higher quality dog foods.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Just Food For Dogs Fresh Frozen Fish & Sweet Potato Recipe looks like an above-average moist dog food.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 38.6%, a fat level of 13.6% and estimated carbohydrates of about 6.2%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 33.9% and a mean fat level of 15%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 12% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 45%.
Below-average protein. Below-average fat. And below-average carbs when compared to a typical moist dog food.
Free of any plant-based protein boosters, this looks like the profile of a fresh-frozen cooked dog food containing a moderate amount of meat.
Just Food For Dogs Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Just Food For Dogs through February 2025.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Just Food For Dogs Fresh Frozen Dog Food
Just Food for Dogs Fresh Frozen range includes both grain-free and grain-inclusive options. The balanced remedy food received a lower rating due to its fat-to-protein ratio being so high. However, the recipe is suitable for veterinary conditions and contains high-quality ingredients.
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