Get Joy Fresh Meals Dog Food Review (Fresh)

Get Joy Fresh Meals dog food consists of four recipes with a 3 to 4 star rating. This means the average rating of the whole range is 4 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.

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

Get Joy Fresh Turkey Recipe was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.

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 carrots. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, minerals and dietary fiber.

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 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 fifth ingredient is turkey liver. This is an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.

The sixth 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 seventh ingredient is salmon oil. Salmon oil is naturally rich in the prized EPA and DHA type of omega-3 fatty acids.

Depending on its level of freshness and purity, salmon oil should be considered a commendable addition.

The eighth 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 ninth 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.

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 three 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 tumeric. Turmeric is a common spice that’s sometimes used to enhance the color and flavor of the food. Tumeric offers anti-inflammatory benefits, so the presence of turmeric is seen as positive in this food.

Next, this recipe also contains selenium yeast. Unlike the more common inorganic form of selenium (sodium selenite), this natural yeast supplement is considered a safer anti-cancer alternative.

Nutrient Analysis

Based on its ingredients alone, Get Joy Fresh Turkey Recipe looks like an above-average fresh product.

The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 36.7%, a fat level of 32.2% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 20.8%.

As a group, the brand features a protein content of 35.6% and a mean fat level of 31.8%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 20.8% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 90%.

This means Get Joy Fresh Meals contain below-average protein, above-average carbohydrate, and above-average fat when compared to typical fresh dog food.

Get Joy Dog Food Recall History

The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Get Joy through August 2026.

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

It is worth noting that the lower ratings within this range are due to the high fat-to-protein ratio. With lower fat content all of these recipes would have been 5 stars.

Get Joy is a high-quality brand which uses real USDA-sourced protein and fresh, wholesome ingredients, all made with a scientifically formulated process.

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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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