4PawsRaw Liquid Joint Care Supplement with Glucosamine For Dogs or Cats
Supplement · complementary
Our verdict
Is 4PawsRaw Liquid Joint Care Supplement with Glucosamine For Dogs or Cats a good dog food?
This is a supplement, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a supplement should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
Complementary frozen fresh supplement for dogs of all life stages, with water, fructo and glucosamine as the main ingredients.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feeding
Typical analysis (as fed)
No analysis recorded yet.
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in a cool dry place out of sight and reach of children.
Feeding guide
Cats, Toy Dogs < 5Kg give 1.5ml per day. Large Cats, Small to Medium Dog – 5kg – 20 kg give 2.5ml per day. Large Dogs 20Kg – 40Kg give 5ml per day. Giant Dogs > 40Kg give 10ml per day.
Additives declared on the label
Technological additives
Potassium Sorbate; Citric Acid
Ingredients (5)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 42.5%
- additive 32.5%
- other 25.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Water | other | - | 25.0 |
| 2 | Fructose | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 22.5 |
| 3 | D-Glucosamine Sulphate 2KCl (Crustaceans) | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 20.0 |
| 4 | Potassium Sorbate | Potassium Sorbate | additive · medium | - | 17.5 |
| 5 | Citric Acid | Citric Acid | additive · medium | - | 15.0 |
- 1. Water25.0% estimated
- 2. Fructose22.5% estimated
- 3. D-Glucosamine Sulphate 2KCl (Crustaceans)20.0% estimated
- 4. Potassium Sorbate17.5% estimated
- 5. Citric Acid15.0% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-15
Brand and contact: 4PawsRaw
- Website
- https://4pawsraw.co.uk/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Product page
- 4pawsraw.co.uk
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.22 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 42.8% | 0.163 | +6.97 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 57.2% | -0.012 | -0.70 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -39.00 | 0.222 | -8.66 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.10 | 33.786 | +37.16 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.22 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 42.8% | 0.163 | +6.97 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 57.2% | -0.012 | -0.70 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -39.00 | 0.222 | -8.66 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.10 | 33.786 | +37.16 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -1.74
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 56.1
- Final score
- 56/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
This is not a complete diet, so the 1-100 rating does not apply to it. Read the recipe breakdown above as ingredient-quality context only.
Score history across model versions
The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
Not applicable to complementary food. FEDIAF reference ranges apply to complete diets.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Glucosamine Joint Supplement For Dogs and Cats – 500ml (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| can be added to food (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All of our pet health products are formulated using only Pharmaceutical Quality Ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine is a natural precursor compound for a component of joint cartilage promoting healthy joints for dogs and cats. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| commonly used to support mobility, reduce inflammation, and ease stiffness (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports Cartilage Repair – Helps rebuild and maintain cartilage in joints. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Reduces Inflammation – Can help with arthritis and joint pain. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Improves Mobility – Beneficial for senior dogs, large breeds, and active dogs. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prevents Joint Degeneration – Ideal as a preventative supplement for younger dogs. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine Hydrochloride (HCl) – Highly concentrated and effective. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine Sulfate – Supports fluid retention in joints. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural ingredients – Avoid artificial additives and fillers. (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Combined with chondroitin for better absorption and effectiveness. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine is a naturally occurring compound made of glucose (a sugar) and glutamine (an amino acid). (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Your dog or cat’s body already produces glucosamine, but supplements can increase the levels of this important compound. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| The glucosamine aids in the growth and repair of the cartilage and synovial fluid that protect their joints, so increasing the glucosamine levels can improve joint health. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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