Just Be Kind GOLD DUST Joint and Heart Supplement
Supplement · complementary
Our verdict
Is Just Be Kind GOLD DUST Joint and Heart Supplement 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 muesli-style dry supplement for dogs of all life stages, with glucosamine, msm and hyaluronic acid as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
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
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists oats
- You need more protein than this: 13.0% on a dry-matter basis is in the low band
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.
What the label declares
Active ingredients and quantities as printed by the manufacturer. We record them as stated; we do not assess whether they are effective. Supplements are not scored.
| Active | Declared amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 20 mg | per kg |
| Boswellia | 91 mg | per 1g Gold Dust |
| Glucosamine | 182 mg | per 1g Gold Dust |
| Hyaluronic acid | 2.36 mg | per 1g Gold Dust |
| MSM | 182 mg | per 1g Gold Dust |
| Vitamin E | 100 mg | per kg |
Nutrition and feedingProtein 13% · Fat 1.70%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13% |
| Fat | 1.70% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Ash | 7.60% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Feeding guide
1 - 6kgs give 1/2 tsp (2g) daily; 7 - 15kgs give 1 tsp (4g) daily; 15 - 40kg give 2 tsp (8g) daily; More than 40kgs give 2 1/2 tsp (10g) daily. Mix the palatable powder with your dog’s food daily.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
L-Lysine HCl 157.4g/kg; Carnitine 500mg/kg; Vitamin C 9.55g/kg; Biotin (3a880) 20mg/kg; Vitamin B12 0.1mg/kg; Manganese 733mg/kg; Vitamin E (all rac-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 100mg/kg
Ingredients (8)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 57.0%
- carb 23.0%
- fibre 11.0%
- veg 9.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D-Glucosamine HCl | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 16.0 |
| 2 | MSM | MSM | supplement · good | - | 15.0 |
| 3 | Hyaluronic Acid | Hyaluronic acid | supplement · good | - | 14.0 |
| 4 | Oatmeal | Oats | carb · medium | - | 13.0 |
| 5 | Boswellia | Boswellia Serrata | supplement · good | - | 12.0 |
| 6 | Psyllium | Psyllium | fibre · good | - | 11.0 |
| 7 | Organic Maize Flour | Maize Flour | carb · medium | - | 10.0 |
| 8 | Aniseed | Aniseed | veg · good | - | 9.0 |
- 1. D-Glucosamine HCl16.0% estimated
- 2. MSM15.0% estimated
- 3. Hyaluronic Acid14.0% estimated
- 4. Oatmeal13.0% estimated
- 5. Boswellia12.0% estimated
- 6. Psyllium11.0% estimated
- 7. Organic Maize Flour10.0% estimated
- 8. Aniseed9.0% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Just Be Kind
- Website
- https://justbekind.co.uk/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Product page
- justbekind.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual 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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +7.90 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 22.5% | -0.115 | -2.59 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.9% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 57.7% | -0.012 | -0.70 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.94 | 33.786 | +31.76 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | yes | -10.146 | -10.15 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.191 | +7.90 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 22.5% | -0.115 | -2.59 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.9% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 57.7% | -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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.94 | 33.786 | +31.76 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| 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 | yes | -10.146 | -10.15 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.64
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 43.7
- Final score
- 44/100
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.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "packaged carefully for you in the UK by hand" — supported by the declared made in the UK data.
19 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combining ethically and sustainably cruelty-free sourced ingredients (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Aids Mobility and Flexibility: Supports joint structure and promotes overall mobility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fast-Acting Results: Noticeable improvements in as little as 4 to 7 days. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Soothes Stiff Joints: Provides relief for painful and stiff joints, enhancing comfort. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rejuvenates Elderly Pets: Naturally revitalises ageing pets (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Promotes Healing: Helps maintain optimal joint health and aids in the healing process. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Encourages WEIGHT LOSS with the important addition of L-Carnitine (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Reduces Inflammation: Supports natural systems that regulate inflammation (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| packaged carefully for you in the UK by hand (on page) | provenance | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Naturally rejuvenates dogs and cats in their golden years (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| sooth stiff painful joints while promoting gentle joint healing (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fast acting with results noticed in just a week (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Boswellia enhances the natural systems that control inflammation (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Biotin, Vit B12 and Vit C support dog breeds predisposed to cardiovascular stress (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Psyllium husks combined with palatable Aniseed and Oatmeal provide natural prebiotics to enhance the absorption of nutrients for a healthy immunity (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added l-carnitine boosts heart health and aids effective weight loss (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high levels of Boswellia (91mg Boswellia in 1g Gold Dust) (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| GOLD DUST JOINT SUPPLEMENT is a powerhouse of natural ingredients meticulously sourced for their therapeutic benefits, crafted to support your dog's heart, joint and cartilage health at exceptional levels. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gold Dust Hypoallergenic (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| GOLD DUST SUPPLEMENT is a unique high strength dog joint, heart and cartilage supplement using therapeutic levels of natural ingredients that are ethically and sustainably sourced (on page) | Content | 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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