Get Joy Feeding Guide

How Much Should I Feed My Dog?

Most dogs eat a daily amount based on their weight, life stage, and activity level. Pick your Get Joy food below and we'll show you the exact daily serving — plus recipes, tips, and answers tailored to that food. No guesswork, no math.

1 Which food are you feeding?

2 Which recipe?

4 How much does your dog weigh?

40 lbs

🍽️ Your daily feeding guide

Make your selections above to see the recommendation.
👆 Pick Fresh Frozen Meals or Freeze-Dried Raw above and the recipes, tips, and FAQ below will tailor to your food.

What's inside

Real food you can actually read

Whole-food ingredients with Belly Biotics™ built in for gut health — no fillers, no mystery.

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Real whole meat
Named muscle meat is always ingredient #1 for lean, satisfying protein.
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Organ meats
Liver, heart & kidney — nature's multivitamin, rich in bioavailable nutrients.
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Belly Biotics™
Built-in gut support in every meal.
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Fiber & inulin
Gentle prebiotic fiber that feeds a healthy, balanced gut.
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Salmon oil & flaxseed
Omega-3s for a shiny coat, healthy skin & joints.
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No junk, ever
No seed oils, fillers, or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

Fresh Frozen Meals — pick your recipe

+Fresh Beef Recipe
Ingredient What it does
Beef & Beef Liver USDA-sourced muscle meat & organ — complete protein, iron, zinc and natural vitamin A.
Carrots, Broccoli & Cauliflower Whole-food veggies for fiber, antioxidants and everyday vitamins.
Brown Rice Gentle whole grain for steady, easy-to-digest energy.
Flaxseed Plant-based omega-3s for skin and coat.
Salmon Oil EPA & DHA omega-3s for a shiny coat, healthy joints and brain.
Turmeric Antioxidant that supports a healthy inflammatory response.
Inulin (prebiotic) Feeds the good bacteria already in the gut — the "pre" in Belly Biotics™.
Yeast Culture (postbiotic) Postbiotic metabolites that support the gut wall and immune balance.
Vitamins & minerals Complete & balanced for all life stages (AAFCO).

Full ingredient list: Beef, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Beef Liver, Brown Rice, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed, Yeast Culture, Inulin, Turmeric, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Salt, Dried Kelp, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Selenium Yeast, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement.

Made with whole-food ingredients. No seed oils, fillers, by-products, or artificial anything — ever.

+Fresh Chicken Recipe
Ingredient What it does
Chicken & Chicken Liver USDA-sourced lean muscle meat & organ — highly digestible protein, iron and natural vitamin A.
Carrots, Broccoli & Cauliflower Whole-food veggies for fiber, antioxidants and everyday vitamins.
Brown Rice Gentle whole grain for steady, easy-to-digest energy.
Flaxseed Plant-based omega-3s for skin and coat.
Salmon Oil EPA & DHA omega-3s for a shiny coat, healthy joints and brain.
Turmeric Antioxidant that supports a healthy inflammatory response.
Inulin (prebiotic) Feeds the good bacteria already in the gut — the "pre" in Belly Biotics™.
Yeast Culture (postbiotic) Postbiotic metabolites that support the gut wall and immune balance.
Vitamins & minerals Complete & balanced for all life stages (AAFCO).

Full ingredient list: Chicken, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Chicken Liver, Brown Rice, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed, Yeast Culture, Inulin, Turmeric, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Salt, Dried Kelp, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Selenium Yeast, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement.

Made with whole-food ingredients. No seed oils, fillers, by-products, or artificial anything — ever.

+Fresh Turkey Recipe
Ingredient What it does
Turkey & Turkey Liver USDA-sourced muscle meat & organ — complete protein, iron, zinc and natural vitamin A.
Carrots, Broccoli & Cauliflower Whole-food veggies for fiber, antioxidants and everyday vitamins.
Brown Rice Gentle whole grain for steady, easy-to-digest energy.
Flaxseed Plant-based omega-3s for skin and coat.
Salmon Oil EPA & DHA omega-3s for a shiny coat, healthy joints and brain.
Turmeric Antioxidant that supports a healthy inflammatory response.
Inulin (prebiotic) Feeds the good bacteria already in the gut — the "pre" in Belly Biotics™.
Yeast Culture (postbiotic) Postbiotic metabolites that support the gut wall and immune balance.
Vitamins & minerals Complete & balanced for all life stages (AAFCO).

Full ingredient list: Turkey, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Turkey Liver, Brown Rice, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed, Yeast Culture, Inulin, Turmeric, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Salt, Dried Kelp, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Selenium Yeast, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement.

Made with whole-food ingredients. No seed oils, fillers, by-products, or artificial anything — ever.

+Fresh Lamb Recipe
Ingredient What it does
Lamb & Lamb Liver Novel protein & organ — easy on sensitive dogs; iron, zinc and natural vitamin A.
Carrots, Peas, Spinach & Celery Whole-food veggies for fiber, antioxidants and everyday vitamins.
Cranberries Antioxidant-rich fruit that supports urinary health.
Quinoa Gluten-free whole-grain seed for steady, easy-to-digest energy.
Flaxseed Plant-based omega-3s for skin and coat.
Salmon Oil EPA & DHA omega-3s for a shiny coat, healthy joints and brain.
Turmeric Antioxidant that supports a healthy inflammatory response.
Inulin (prebiotic) Feeds the good bacteria already in the gut — the "pre" in Belly Biotics™.
Yeast Culture (postbiotic) Postbiotic metabolites that support the gut wall and immune balance.
Vitamins & minerals Complete & balanced for all life stages (AAFCO).

Full ingredient list: Lamb, Carrots, Peas, Lamb Liver, Spinach, Celery, Cranberries, Quinoa, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed, Yeast Culture, Inulin, Turmeric, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Salt, Dried Kelp, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Selenium Yeast, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement.

Made with whole-food ingredients. No seed oils, fillers, by-products, or artificial anything — ever.

Freeze-Dried Raw — pick your recipe

+Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Recipe
Ingredient What it does
Beef, Beef Heart, Beef Kidney & Beef Liver USDA-sourced muscle meat & organs — complete protein, iron, taurine, zinc and natural vitamin A.
Sorghum Gentle, gluten-free ancient grain for steady, easy-to-digest energy.
Pumpkin Soluble fiber that supports firm stool and smooth digestion.
Flaxseed Plant-based omega-3s for skin and coat.
Salmon Oil EPA & DHA omega-3s for a shiny coat, healthy joints and brain.
Inulin (prebiotic) Feeds the good bacteria already in the gut — the "pre" in Belly Biotics™.
Yeast Culture (postbiotic) Postbiotic metabolites that support the gut wall and immune balance.
Belly Biotics™ live probiotics 5 strains — Bacillus coagulans, L. acidophilus, L. casei, L. reuteri & Bifidobacterium animalis — 3 billion CFU per pound, built into every bite.
Vitamins & minerals Complete & balanced for all life stages (AAFCO), including large-breed puppies.

Full ingredient list: Beef, Beef Heart, Beef Kidney, Beef Liver, Sorghum, Pumpkin, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Yeast Culture, Inulin, Vitamins (Vitamin E, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, Folic Acid), Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Manganese Proteinate, Dicalcium Phosphate), Salt, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Dried Bacillus coagulans, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus reuteri & Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation products.

100% USDA-sourced. Gently freeze-dried. No seed oils, fillers, by-products, or artificial anything — ever.

+Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Recipe
Ingredient What it does
Chicken & Chicken Liver USDA-sourced lean muscle meat & organ — highly digestible protein, iron and natural vitamin A.
Sorghum Gentle, gluten-free ancient grain for steady, easy-to-digest energy.
Pumpkin Soluble fiber that supports firm stool and smooth digestion.
Flaxseed Plant-based omega-3s for skin and coat.
Salmon Oil EPA & DHA omega-3s for a shiny coat, healthy joints and brain.
Inulin (prebiotic) Feeds the good bacteria already in the gut — the "pre" in Belly Biotics™.
Yeast Culture (postbiotic) Postbiotic metabolites that support the gut wall and immune balance.
Belly Biotics™ live probiotics 5 strains — Bacillus coagulans, L. acidophilus, L. casei, L. reuteri & Bifidobacterium animalis — 3 billion CFU per pound, built into every bite.
Vitamins & minerals Complete & balanced for all life stages (AAFCO), including large-breed puppies.

Full ingredient list: Chicken, Chicken Liver, Sorghum, Pumpkin, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed, Yeast Culture, Inulin, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, Folic Acid), Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Manganese Proteinate, Dicalcium Phosphate), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Dried Bacillus coagulans, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus reuteri & Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation products.

100% USDA-sourced. Gently freeze-dried. No seed oils, fillers, by-products, or artificial anything — ever.

Feeding Tips

A few simple things to keep mealtime joyful and their gut happy.

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Split into 2 meals a day
Divide the daily amount across a morning and evening meal. (Puppies do well with 3–4 smaller meals.)
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Storage
Fresh Frozen stays frozen until you're ready; Freeze-Dried Raw is shelf-stable. Pick your food above for specifics.
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Storage
Keep Fresh Frozen Meals frozen (up to 16 months). Once thawed, use within 4 days, refrigerated.
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Serving
Thaw in the fridge, then serve chilled or gently warmed to boost aroma.
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Storage
Shelf-stable for 2 years — just keep the bag sealed in a cool, dry place. No fridge needed.
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Serving
Serve dry, or add warm water or bone broth for 3–5 minutes to rehydrate and boost aroma.
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A starting point — adjust to body condition
Every dog is unique. Feed to a healthy weight: you should be able to feel the ribs without seeing them. Recheck after ~2 weeks and adjust up or down.
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Gut health is whole-body health
Every Get Joy meal includes Belly Biotics™ — built-in gut support.
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Gut health is whole-body health
Fresh includes Belly Biotics™ — prebiotic inulin + a postbiotic yeast culture — for digestion and firmer stools.
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Gut health is whole-body health
Freeze-Dried Raw includes the full Belly Biotics™ system — prebiotics, 5 live probiotic strains (3 billion CFU/lb) & postbiotics.
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Vet-formulated, complete & balanced
Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for All Life Stages. Check with your vet for puppies, seniors, or special needs.

How to Switch to Get Joy

Transition gradually over about a week so their gut can adjust.

  1. Days 1–2
    Serve ¼ Get Joy mixed with ¾ of their current food.
  2. Days 3–4
    Move to a 50/50 mix of Get Joy and their old food.
  3. Days 5–6
    Shift to ¾ Get Joy and ¼ old food.
  4. Day 7+
    Feed 100% Get Joy at the daily amount from the calculator above.

Your next 14 days

You've got the portion. Now watch what changes.
A little wobble in the first few days is normal — it's the gut adjusting. Over two weeks, watch for firmer stools, fresher breath, and steadier energy. We'll show you exactly what to look for, day by day.
Take the 14-Day Gut Challenge →

Feeding · FAQ

Your feeding questions, answered

The questions dog parents ask us most.

+How much should I feed my dog?
Feed a daily amount based on their weight, life stage, and activity level. Use the calculator above for your exact Get Joy serving, then split it across two meals and adjust over a couple of weeks to keep your dog at a healthy weight.
+How do I transition my dog to Get Joy?
Switch gradually over about a week. Start with about ¼ Get Joy mixed into their current food, then increase every couple of days until you're feeding 100%. A slow transition lets the gut adjust and keeps stools firm.
+How many times a day should I feed my dog?
Most adult dogs do best with two meals a day — simply divide the daily amount in half. Puppies often need three to four smaller meals to support steady growth.
+Can I use Get Joy as a topper instead of a full meal?
Yes. Use the Full / 75% / 50% / 25% toggle on your result to get the right topper amount. Adding Get Joy on top of your dog's current food is a great way to boost nutrition and introduce gut-healthy ingredients.
+How do I store & serve Fresh Frozen Meals?
Keep them frozen until you're ready (up to 16 months). Thaw in the fridge and use within 4 days. Serve chilled or gently warmed to boost aroma.
+Does Fresh Frozen have probiotics?
Fresh Gently Cooked includes Belly Biotics™ as a prebiotic (inulin) and a postbiotic (yeast culture) for gut support. For added live probiotics, feed our Freeze-Dried Raw (5 live strains) or pair Fresh with Gut+ chews.
+How do I prepare Freeze-Dried Raw?
Serve dry, or rehydrate each serving with warm water or bone broth for 3–5 minutes before feeding. Keep fresh water available either way.
+How is Freeze-Dried Raw made — and is it safe?
It's gently freeze-dried at a low maximum temperature (~125°F) to preserve nutrients and live probiotics. We use a natural competitive-inhibition kill step for food safety — no HPP, high heat, irradiation, or acidifiers.
+How do I store Freeze-Dried Raw?
It's shelf-stable for 2 years from manufacture. Keep the bag sealed in a cool, dry place — no fridge needed. Once you've rehydrated a portion, treat it like fresh food and don't leave it out.
+How much should I feed a puppy?
Puppies need more calories per pound to fuel growth, so use the "Puppy" option under Fine-tune and feed three to four smaller meals a day. Weigh your pup regularly and check growth with your vet.
+Will my dog's poop change on Get Joy?
Often, yes — for the better. Because Get Joy is highly digestible and includes Belly Biotics™, many dogs produce smaller, firmer stools within a couple of weeks. Loose stool during the switch usually means you're transitioning too fast; slow it down.
+Is Get Joy complete and balanced?
Yes. Get Joy recipes are formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for All Life Stages, so they provide complete, balanced nutrition for puppies through seniors.
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Shelf-stable raw nutrition with 5 live probiotic strains + Belly Biotics™.
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Meet the vets and nutrition scientists helping Get Joy pioneer the next era of functional, gut-healthy nutrition.

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Dr. Brett Levitzke

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Dr. George C. Fahey, Jr.

PhD Animal Nutritionist

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Dr. Kendra Pope

Veterinary Oncologist

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Dr. Lindsay Thalheim

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