Get Joy vs Stella & Chewy's Treats: Two Freeze-Dried Raw Philosophies
by The Get Joy Food Team ・ 13 min readUpdated: July 2026 · Reviewed against verified competitor data and Get Joy product facts · See our vet & nutrition experts
Get Joy and Stella & Chewy's both make premium single ingredient freeze-dried raw treats in their own USA facilities, so this is the closest matchup in the series, and the honest question is not which treat is better in the abstract. It is which philosophy fits how you think about your dog's nutrition. Stella & Chewy's champions raw as the destination and spreads across six proteins including chicken. Get Joy treats raw as the vehicle and gut health as the destination, and keeps its Superfood line beef-only by design. If your framework is raw, Stella & Chewy's serves it beautifully; if your framework is outcomes, especially gut health, Get Joy is built for that.
Here is what makes this comparison different from the others in the series. This is not single-ingredient versus processed. Both brands make excellent single-ingredient treats. The difference lives in philosophy and system, not in the treat panel itself. Treats are extras for both, meals are the foundation, and that is where the two brands part ways.
Get Joy vs Stella & Chewy's, in one line
Get Joy Superfood Beef Organ Treats are single ingredient freeze-dried raw, beef organs only (liver, heart, kidney), connected to meals with a built-in pre, pro, and postbiotic system. Stella & Chewy's single ingredient treats are 100% single-animal muscle meat or organ, crafted in their own USA kitchen, across six proteins including chicken, with raw-first positioning. Choose on philosophy: raw-first or gut-first.
🐾 Key Takeaways
- Stella & Chewy's treats are excellent: 100% single-animal muscle meat or organs, crafted in their own USA kitchen, grain and gluten free, with beef heart running 67% minimum protein.
- Get Joy matches the standard: single ingredient, own-facility, freeze-dried raw, and focuses the entire beef line on organs, liver, heart, and kidney.
- Beef-only by design: Stella & Chewy's spreads across six proteins including chicken; Get Joy's Superfood line is beef-only, the cleaner pick for chicken-avoiding dogs.
- The deeper difference is philosophy: raw-first versus gut-first.
- The bowl is where they part ways: both brands make meals, but only one builds the meal around a complete pre, pro, and postbiotic system.
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What is the difference between Get Joy and Stella & Chewy's treats?
Both are single ingredient freeze-dried raw treats made in each brand's own USA facility, so the difference is philosophy and system rather than the treat itself. Stella & Chewy's is one of the most respected names in raw, and their treats show why. Each single ingredient treat is 100% pure muscle meat or organ, crafted in their own USA kitchen, grain free, gluten free, and free of artificial ingredients, with strong specs like 67% minimum crude protein on the beef heart. Six protein options give sensitive dogs choices. This is premium raw done properly.
Get Joy matches that single ingredient, own-facility, freeze-dried raw standard, then focuses the entire beef line on organs and connects those treats to a gut-first meal system. The treat aisle is where the two brands look alike; the bowl is where they diverge.
Get Joy vs Stella & Chewy's at a glance
Here is the head-to-head on the factors dog parents ask about most.
| Feature | Get Joy Superfood Beef Treats | Stella & Chewy's Single Ingredient |
|---|---|---|
| First ingredient | Beef organ | Named meat or organ |
| Total ingredients | 1 | 1 |
| Processing | Freeze-dried raw, own facility | Freeze-dried raw, own USA kitchen |
| Crude protein | Meat-first, high protein | 67% min (beef heart) |
| Protein lineup | Beef only: liver, heart, kidney | Six proteins incl. chicken |
| Chicken-free line | Yes, entire line | Beef and lamb SKUs only |
| Meals with built-in biotic system | Yes, Belly Biotics | No |
Are the ingredient labels really identical?
On a matched treat, yes. Get Joy Superfood Beef Heart: Beef Heart. Stella & Chewy's Beef Heart: Beef Heart. Identical labels. So this comparison lives entirely in philosophy and system, which makes it the most interesting matchup in this series. When two treats read the same, the deciding factor is what stands behind each one.
Raw-first vs gut-first: what changes?
Stella & Chewy's core belief is that raw is what dogs are meant to eat. It is a coherent philosophy and the brand executes it across treats and meals. Get Joy starts one level deeper. Our belief is that gut health drives whole-body health: roughly 70% of a dog's immune system lives in the gut, and everything from digestion to skin to energy routes through it. Freeze-dried raw is our format because it preserves nutrition better than high-heat processing, but format is the means. The outcome in your dog is the end.
That difference shows most in the meals. Stella & Chewy's meals are raw. Get Joy Freeze-Dried Raw Meals are raw plus Belly Biotics, a complete prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic system built into the food itself, not sprinkled on top. The treat aisle is where both brands look alike; the bowl is where they part ways.
Why is Get Joy beef-only?
Stella & Chewy's treat line spans beef, lamb, and chicken. Variety is a strength for many households and a risk for some: chicken is among the most commonly reported protein sensitivities in dogs, and a multi-protein brand means reading every bag. Get Joy's Superfood line is beef organs only, on purpose. Liver, heart, and kidney give rotation and nutrient variety inside a single protein, so a chicken-avoiding household never has to think twice at the shelf. Our primer on beef liver, heart, and kidney for dogs covers what each organ brings. Because organs are rich, keep treats under the 10% guideline and they stay a smart everyday reward.
The final verdict: Get Joy or Stella & Chewy's?
If you told us your dog thrives on Stella & Chewy's, we would believe you. This is the closest peer in the series, and the treat itself is comparable. Choose on philosophy: if raw is your framework, Stella & Chewy's serves it well. If outcomes are your framework, especially gut health, Get Joy is the brand built for it, from the treat in your pocket to the biotic system in the bowl.
Choose Get Joy if
- Your framework is outcomes, especially gut health
- You want treats that connect to meals with a built-in biotic system
- You want a beef-only line for a chicken-avoiding household
- You want one brand and one standard across the whole routine
Choose Stella & Chewy's if
- Your framework is raw-first
- You want a wide protein lineup, including options beyond beef
- You want a long-respected name in premium raw
Gut-First, Beef-Only, One Ingredient
The same single-ingredient standard, connected to meals with Belly Biotics built in. Reward with Get Joy Superfood Beef Organ Treats.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Get Joy and Stella & Chewy's treats?
Both are single ingredient freeze-dried raw treats made in each brand's own USA facility. Get Joy's line is beef organs only (liver, heart, kidney) and connects to meals with a built-in biotic system; Stella & Chewy's spans six proteins including chicken with raw-first positioning.
Are freeze-dried raw treats worth the price?
Freeze-dried raw treats cost more per ounce than baked treats because you are buying pure meat with the water removed, not flour and binders. Per calorie of actual meat nutrition, the gap narrows considerably, and the ingredient simplicity is the point.
Are organ meat treats good for dogs?
Yes. Organs like liver, heart, and kidney are among the most nutrient-dense foods a dog can eat, naturally supplying vitamin A, B vitamins, iron, taurine, and amino acids. Keep treats under 10% of daily calories.
Which freeze-dried treats are best for dogs avoiding chicken?
A beef-only single ingredient line removes the guesswork. Get Joy Superfood Treats are 100% beef across the entire line; with multi-protein brands, check each bag since chicken SKUs sit beside beef ones.
Do Get Joy meals differ from Stella & Chewy's meals?
Yes. Both brands make raw meals, but Get Joy Freeze-Dried Raw Meals build in Belly Biotics, a complete prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic system, as a structural part of the food rather than a topper. That gut-first meal is the foundation; treats are the reward layer.
Stella & Chewy's product details (single-ingredient treats, protein lineup, own-kitchen production, beef heart protein spec) are drawn from the brand's own website and public retailer listings as of July 2026; specs can change, so confirm current details on the brand's site. Get Joy figures are from getjoyfood.com and internal product documentation. The 10% treat guideline follows AAFCO guidance. This article is for education and is not veterinary advice; consult your vet for your dog's individual needs.
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