Freeze Dried Raw Dog food Gut Health recipe
Freeze Dried Raw Meals crafted with premium proteins, superfoods and precision Belly Biotics™—a blend of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics—for superior gut & immune health. Fresh, healthy, happy.
Vet-formulatedHuman-grade USDANever cooked at high heatMade in the USA
For the picky eaters
Picky Eater Approved.
We guarantee they'll love it or your first order is free — that's the Clean-Bowl Promise.
Vet-formulatedHuman-grade USDANever cooked at high heatMade in the USA
Freeze Dried Raw Meals, made for
Scout
Formulated by Dr. George Fahey, PhD, animal nutritionist · vet-reviewed by Dr. Brett Levitzke, DVM
4 in 5 dogs improved digestion in 60 days
Build their gut-healthy bowl
1 · Their Weight
30 lb
Recommended for Scout
2¼ cups/ day
recommended for a 30 lb dog by our Ph.D. animal nutritionist
4 weeks of Beef meals · first box 50% off
~32 days of meals · a full 4 weeks, every delivery
Pantry-stable for 2 years · no freezer needed
Why this plan for Scout
Every
4 weeks
Recommended
Your plan 30 lb · Beef · Full bowl · 2¼ cups a day · ships every 4 weeks
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Never in the bowl
Seed oilsMeat mealsPeas or legumesArtificial anything
Real dogs. Real results.
★ 4.4 · 258 reviews
Know what's in the bowl
34%protein (min)real USDA meat & organs
344365kcal per cupdense, so bowls stay small
3Blive cultures per lb≈500M in every cup
16%26%fat (min)salmon oil omega-3s
✓ Meets AAFCO pet food standards for all life stages, incl. large-breed puppies · Full nutrition & ingredients →
Freeze Dried Raw · Beef meals
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Weight30 lb
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Crafted with their gut in mind.
Most dog health issues start in the gut. Every scoop carries a live system of prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics — we call it Belly Biotics™ — built to support and sustain it.
PrebioticInulin from chicory root
Feeds the good bacteria so they can thrive — the fuel for the whole system.
Probiotic5 live strains · 3B cultures/lb
Populates the gut with beneficial bacteria that crowd out the bad and steady digestion.
PostbioticYeast culture metabolites
The compounds that do the work: support a healthy gut lining, everyday immunity and firmer stools.
Why postbiotics? Live probiotics have to survive processing, storage, stomach acid and stress before they help, so results vary. Postbiotics are the finished compounds good bacteria make, so your dog gets the benefit directly.
Belly Biotics™ at work
- Supports normal stool consistency
- Supports the good bacteria in their gut
- Provides everyday immune protection
- Helps maintain a healthy activity level
Belly Biotics™ built into every bite
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For every dog, at every stage
Where do they need a little extra support?
Tap a concern to see how the gut-first system helps.
Start with the bowl. Freeze Dried Raw with Belly Biotics™ is the gut-first foundation.
Pairs well with the bowl
Complete on its own. Add targeted support for a specific goal.
Trusted by 30,000+ dog companions
Real dog companions, real joy.
4.4 · 258 verified reviews · 9 in 10 recommend
What dog companions mention most: firmer poops in week one, a shinier coat by week two, and picky eaters finally cleaning the bowl.
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Skin & allergy
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No fillers, no kidding.
Human-grade, 100% USDA Beef and whole superfoods — freeze dried, never cooked. Tap any ingredient.
Know what's in the bowl · Beef recipe
Nutrition facts & ingredients344 kcal/cup365 kcal/cup
Guaranteed analysis
Crude protein (min)34%
Crude fat (min)16%
Crude fiber (max)6%
Moisture (max)8%
Calories344 kcal/cup
Crude protein (min)34%
Crude fat (min)26%
Crude fiber (max)6%
Moisture (max)8%
Calories365 kcal/cup
Formulated to meet the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including the growth of large-size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult): the toughest AAFCO standard.
Ingredients
Beef, Beef Heart, Beef Kidney, Beef Liver, Sorghum, Pumpkin, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Yeast Culture (Postbiotic), Inulin, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Manganese Proteinate, Dicalcium Phosphate), Salt, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, Liquid Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Liquid Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, Liquid Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product, Liquid Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product.
Chicken, Chicken Liver, Sorghum, Pumpkin, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed, Yeast Culture (Postbiotic), Inulin, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Manganese Proteinate, Dicalcium Phosphate), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, Liquid Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Liquid Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, Liquid Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product, Liquid Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product.
Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms.
Full nutrient profile: amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins & minerals (PDF) →
Belly Biotics™ on the label5 strains · 3B CFU/lb
PrebioticInulin from chicory root
Probiotic3B CFU per lb (min; CFU = live, active cultures), about 500M per cup: Bacillus coagulans, Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. casei, L. reuteri, Bifidobacterium animalis
PostbioticYeast culture
Built into the food, not sprinkled on top. Per-cup figure assumes about 12 cups in a 32 oz bag. What each one does →
How much to feed2¼ cups a day
Up to 10 lb½ – 1 cup / day
10 – 25 lb1 – 2 cups / day
25 – 50 lb2 – 3¾ cups / day
50 – 75 lb3½ – 5 cups / day
75+ lb5+ cups / day
Full-meal amounts from the back of a 32 oz bag (about 12 cups). Topper: ¼ to ½ cup a day. Serve dry, or add ⅓ cup warm water per cup. Growing puppies may need more; adjust to keep them at a healthy weight.
How it's made & where it's fromMade in the USA
100% USDA proteins and whole superfoods, freeze dried low and slow (never above 125°F) to keep nutrients intact and the cultures alive. It's 95% digestible, so it's easy on the tummy. Never cooked at high heat, never pressure-treated. Made in an SQF-certified (Safe Quality Food) facility.
Kept safe the natural way, with a probiotic-powered safety step: good bacteria go in first and leave no room for Salmonella, E. coli or Listeria. No pressure-treating, irradiation or acidifiers. Every batch is third-party tested, and the bag keeps for 2 years in the pantry.
✓AAFCO All Life Stages
✓100% USDA proteins
✓SQF-certified facility
✓Made in the USA
✓Third-party tested
✓2-year pantry shelf life
Nutrition, not water weight
1 lb
Freeze Dried Raw
=
4 lb
Fresh food
Freeze drying removes the water, not the nutrition — so one 2 lb bag feeds like 8 lb of fresh.
One bowl replaces the routine
Probiotic
$40–55/4 wks
Digestive enzymes
$30–45/4 wks
Fish oil
$25–40/4 wks
Skin & coat
$25–40/4 wks
Dental & breath
$20–35/4 wks
Multivitamin
$20–35/4 wks
✓
All of it is already in the bowl.
Get Joy saves you up to $250 a month in supplements.
Every recipe · every bag
The No-Nonsense List
Every ingredient has a job. Mostly, that job is the gut.
- No seed oilsSalmon oil brings the omega-3s, plus whole flaxseed.
- No meat meals or mystery meatNamed, USDA Beef muscle and organ meat you'd recognize.
- No high heat, no pressure-treatingFreeze dried low and slow, so the good stuff survives the trip.
- No artificial colors or flavorsKept fresh with vitamin E (mixed tocopherols). That's it.
- No added sugarPumpkin is here for fiber, not sweetness.
- No peas, lentils or legumesFiber comes from pumpkin, sorghum, flax and inulin instead.
- No gums, carrageenan or glycerinNo binders, no fluff.
- No probiotics as an afterthoughtBelly Biotics™ are built into every bite, not sprinkled on top.
Yes, there's a grain. On purpose. Gentle, gluten-free sorghum brings slow, steady energy and a little extra fiber.
Gut health built into every bowl.
See how Get Joy Freeze Dried Raw compares.
Freeze Dried Raw
Kibble
Raw(Frozen / Refrigerated)
Human-grade ingredients✓✕✓
No seed oils✓✕✕
Pre, pro + postbiotics built in✓✕✕
Minimally processed✓✕✓
No thawing, fridge or prep✓✓✕
Daily cost$$$$$$
Features vary by brand and recipe. Daily cost depends on recipe, dog size and feeding amount. Raw here means frozen or refrigerated raw.
Prefer it gently cooked and kept in the freezer? See Fresh Meals →
Not all freeze dried is the same
Same process. Different priorities.
Get JoyTypical freeze dried
Max product temperature125°F150–160°F
Probiotics3B live cultures per lb retainedLost in processing
How it's kept safeA natural, probiotic-powered safety stepOften pressure-treated, irradiated or acidified
What to expect
Benefits you'll see and they'll feel.
What to expect when your dog switches to Freeze Dried Raw with Belly Biotics™: Better poops in the first week, calmer skin and a softer coat by week two, a healthy weight and easier movement on week three, and an optimized gut microbiome — with steady energy, immunity and whole-body health — from one month on.*
*Typical timeline reported by Get Joy dog companions. Every dog is different.
Transition guide
Switching to Get Joy is easy.
Just start with a sprinkle.
Scoop · sprinkle · serve
No fridge, no prep, no drama.
Start with a sprinkle on top of their current food and move the ratio up over a week. Add a splash of warm water if they like it soft — the schedule below does the math.
- 1Sprinkle a little Get Joy on top of their usual bowl.
- 2Shift the ratio every couple of days — 25%, 50%, 75%.
- 3By day 7, the whole bowl is Get Joy. Keep the water bowl full.
How to make the switch to
Days 1–2
25% Get Joy · 75% current food
Days 1–2
25% Get Joy · 75% current food
Days 3–4
50% Get Joy · 50% current food
Days 5–6
75% Get Joy · 25% current food
Day 7+
100% Get Joy · all in
Who's behind it
Built by dog people, checked by vets.
Watch Tom's story · 1:20
From one dog companion to another
"I started Get Joy because my own dogs deserved better than the tradeoffs every other food forced on me."
— Tom Arrix · Founder & CEO, Get Joy
Our mission is simple: improve the lives of dogs and families through functional, gut-healthy nutrition — and earn your trust every day.
30,000+dogs fed
7vets & scientists
USAmade & sourced
Vet-developed
Backed by 7 vets and nutrition scientists.
Every recipe is formulated and reviewed by a board of veterinarians and PhD animal nutritionists — including a Professor Emeritus of animal nutrition with 40+ years in companion-animal research.
Formulated by
Dr. George C. Fahey, Jr., PhD
Professor Emeritus, animal nutrition · 40+ years of companion-animal research
Dr. Brett Levitzke, DVM
Co-Chief Veterinarian
Dr. Jamie L. Peyton
Co-Chief Veterinarian
Dr. Kendra Pope
Veterinary Oncologist
Dr. Lindsay Thalheim
Veterinary Oncologist
Dr. Renee Alsarraf
Veterinary Oncologist & Author
Dan Buettner
Longevity Researcher & Author
This board:
✓reviews every ingredient
✓validates each gut-health claim
✓confirms Belly Biotics™ across life stages
Neil's pick
"We love our dogs like family. So we feed them like family."
— Neil Patrick Harris · Co-Owner & Partner in Joy · Gidget, Spike, Chunk & Bianca
As a co-owner of Get Joy, Neil knows that more happy days with our dogs start with what’s in their bowl. That’s why he fuels his pack — Gidget, Spike, Chunk, and Bianca — with a complete Get Joy routine.
What his pack eats: Freeze Dried Raw · Belly Biotics™ built in · 4 bowls a day
50% off your first order
Make Joy a routine.
The bowl is the foundation. These deepen it — same raw standard, same Belly Biotics™, one delivery.
Superfood Organ Treats · Liver
Single-ingredient training treat · 4 oz
Freeze-dried beef liver, nothing else. A high-reward training treat, or a small crumble over the bowl for picky eaters. Rich stuff: keep treats under 10% of their daily food.
$19.99
Digestion Chews · Belly Biotics™
Daily pre-, pro- and postbiotics · 90 chews
A concentrated Belly Biotics™ boost for dogs mid-reset or with sensitive stomachs. Firmer stools, less gas, steadier digestion.
$39.99
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Belly Biotics™?
Belly Biotics™ are the precise use of prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics to support your dog's gut — our proprietary blend, built to support and sustain a healthy gut. A prebiotic (inulin) feeds the good bacteria, 5 live probiotic strains (3B CFU/lb) populate the microbiome, and a postbiotic (yeast culture) delivers the metabolites that do the work.
What is Freeze Dried Raw?
Raw ingredients gently dried at low temperature — never high heat, never pressure-treated — so nutrients, enzymes and live biotics stay intact. It's 95% digestible, so it's easy on the tummy. Shelf-stable in the pantry: scoop and serve, or hydrate with warm water.
Can I use it as a topper on kibble?
Yes. Add ¼ to ½ cup a day on top of the food they already eat, sized to their weight: ¼ cup under 25 lb, ⅓ cup from 25 to 49 lb and ½ cup at 50 lb and up. No switch needed, and it's an easy way to win over picky eaters. As a full meal, feed the daily amount on the bag for their weight.
Is it safe for puppies and seniors?
Yes. It's complete and balanced for all life stages under AAFCO, including puppies expected to grow past 70 lb. Growing puppies often eat more than the adult amount, so weigh them every couple of weeks and adjust their plan. Less active seniors may need a little less; keep an eye on their waistline.
How do I switch my dog to Freeze Dried Raw?
Over about a week. Days 1–2: 25% Get Joy, 75% current food. Days 3–4: half and half. Days 5–6: 75% Get Joy. Day 7 on: all Get Joy. If your dog needs more time, slow it down; every gut adjusts at its own pace. As a topper, no switch is needed. See the 7-day switch →
How big is a bag?
Each bag is 32 oz (2 lb) — about 12 cups of food. 1 lb of Freeze Dried Raw ≈ 4 lbs of fresh food. Freeze drying removes the water, not the nutrition — so the daily scoop is smaller than you'd expect and a bag feeds further than its size suggests.
How much does it cost?
Plans are sized to your dog and priced by the week. Full meals for a 30 lb dog are $67.43 a week ($269.70 every 4 weeks), and the first box is 50% off at $37.46 a week. A 10 lb dog starts at $18.73 a week for the first box, and toppers cost less. Skip, pause or cancel anytime.
Is raw food safe without high-pressure processing?
Yes. Many raw brands rely on high-pressure processing (often called HPP), irradiation or acidifiers to kill bacteria. Instead, we use a natural, probiotic-powered safety step (called competitive inhibition, and FDA-approved): beneficial bacteria go in first and take every spot, leaving no room for harmful bacteria like Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria. It's then freeze dried at no more than 125°F in an SQF-certified facility, and every batch is third-party tested.
Why postbiotics, not just probiotics?
Live probiotics have to survive processing, storage, stomach acid and stress (like antibiotics) before they can help, so results vary. Postbiotics are the finished compounds good bacteria make, such as short-chain fatty acids, so your dog gets the benefit directly. Belly Biotics™ includes all three: prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics.
How long does a bag keep?
2 years from the date it's made, with no freezer needed. Keep the bag sealed in a cool, dry place. Serve it dry, or rehydrate with water or bone broth for extra hydration.
What if my dog doesn't love it?
The Get Joy Clean-Bowl Promise: if they don't love it, we'll refund your first month of food. 30 days, no hoops. Pause, skip or cancel your Auto-Ship anytime.
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