Natural Balance Specialized Nutrition Joint & Muscle Health Adult Chicken & Oatmeal Formula Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag

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  • This recipe has science-backed nutrient levels for targeted support of joint health and lean muscle mass.
  • Each serving features real chicken, chicken meal, and bone broth provide glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health.
  • The addition of L-carnitine, real chicken, and healthy fats support lean muscle and energy levels for your pup.
  • This kibble also has Vital Bites, a nutrient-packed and delicious, enriched with vitamins and minerals for overall health.
  • Feel good knowing this recipe is formulated without corn, wheat, soy, or animal by-product meals for a wholesome meal.

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Targeted Health Support

Developed with veterinarians and nutrition experts, Natural Balance Specialized Nutrition formulas contain nutritious real ingredients and precise, science-backed nutrient levels to deliver targeted support for your dog’s health needs.

Nutrient-Rich Real Food Ingredients

Each formula features carefully selected real food ingredients that are packed with key nutrients to deliver optimal health support. Formulated without corn, wheat, soy or animal by-product meals, they contain no artificial flavors or colors.

Research-Backed Nutrition

Precise levels of key nutrients, informed by scientific and clinical studies from animal health and nutrition organizations, deliver focused support for your dog’s health needs and maximize impact.

With Vital Bites

Your dog will love these delicious, crunchy and nutrient-packed pieces. Present in all dry formulas, they are enriched with vitamins and minerals to support your best friend’s whole body health.

About Natural Balance

For over 30 years, Natural Balance has believed that what’s not in your pet’s food is just as important as what is. Their commitment to quality and nutrition is why veterinarians trust and recommend Natural Balance for cats and dogs.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
26 Ratings

21 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sara on Jun 13, 2025
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My little guy LOVES this!

My 15-lb mixed breed has been eating this food for two weeks and I'm really happy with it! He is a senior with a sensitive stomach--I have tried giving him joint

My 15-lb mixed breed has been eating this food for two weeks and I'm really happy with it! He is a senior with a sensitive stomach--I have tried giving him joint supplements but his tummy usually gets upset so I was excited that this food might fill the need for extra joint support. So far, so good! It contains glucosamine and chondroitin and my dog has a happy tummy. The food consists of both kibble and little "vital bites"; I thought my dog would prefer one type over the other and pick them out of his bowl but he really loves both and cleans his bowl in record time. He is normally a picky eater and loses interest in a food after a week but, with this food, he is still going strong. The kibble isn't tiny but is small enough that he eats it easily. Two paws up from him!


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Tuffkat on Jun 10, 2025
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Great food with visible benefits

I gave this food a try with my 2 small dogs (Chihuahua & Maltese/poodle mix). The kibble is a bit large for a small breed but they seem to have little problems eating

I gave this food a try with my 2 small dogs (Chihuahua & Maltese/poodle mix). The kibble is a bit large for a small breed but they seem to have little problems eating this kibble. The food seemed to agree with both pets as they had no ill effects after switching to a new food. After a week I noticed one of the dogs is a bit more playful and runs more but the other nothing significant as she is an older dog. I think long term feeding would help with the joints. They certainly do not mind the taste of the kibble as they both seem to gobble it up quickly, which is surprising since they are a bit picky when trying new foods. Overall I would recommend this food but would hope they make a small breed option since this kibble is about the size of a dime.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By MuruGuru on Jun 3, 2025
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Healthy and preventative support for joints

This dog food is kibble size with many round bits and fewer triangle shaped bits that are referred to as 'vital bites'. Those vital bites are vitamin and mineral

This dog food is kibble size with many round bits and fewer triangle shaped bits that are referred to as 'vital bites'. Those vital bites are vitamin and mineral enriched pieces. My d9g enhljoyed the food and I appreciate thay it will help her joints stay healthy. My cat even snuck in to steal a few pieces, so the taste must be good!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Our River loved it on Jun 14, 2025
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No digestive issues

Our German Shepherd who is almost 5 years old loved Natural Balance. She had no digestive problems and energy level was good. I would love to see the joint and

Our German Shepherd who is almost 5 years old loved Natural Balance. She had no digestive problems and energy level was good. I would love to see the joint and muscle over a longer period of time since I think this product would be what German Shepards need for joint and muscle since they are so active and know to hip issues. I would recommend this food especially since she did not have any digestive problems which many German Shepards have. I love Chewy because if you furry buddy does not like the product you can return it which is my favorite since you just don’t know.


Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Blushhead on Jun 3, 2025
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My review crew is divided on this

My review crew couldn't come to a definite decision on this dog food. Upon opening the bag, I noticed it didn't have an aroma to distinguish it from the majority

My review crew couldn't come to a definite decision on this dog food. Upon opening the bag, I noticed it didn't have an aroma to distinguish it from the majority of other dog foods. My pugs sniffed the bowls, 2 took 1 bite but that was it, the other 3 wouldn't even try. On the other hand, my miniature Aussie ate a bowl, but she didn't seem overly happy with it. The neighbors Great Pyrenees, who thinks he belongs here lol, thought it was terrific, and he had 2 bowls. I will probably get another bag and try again because I believe they'd all benefit from it being for joint and muscle health. I really liked the size of the food, which was perfect for every one of them. So, if I can get all my picky pugs (and I'm sure it IS the pugs, not the food that is the issue) to try it, I believe this dog food will be a keeper.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Pippa on Jun 16, 2025
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Pippa gives a "Paws Up" to Natural Balance

The Natural Balance kibble was thoroughly enjoyed by my Lab Pippa. She was fed this food at one of her 3 daily meals. The nutrition profile was comparable to her

The Natural Balance kibble was thoroughly enjoyed by my Lab Pippa. She was fed this food at one of her 3 daily meals. The nutrition profile was comparable to her usual food as well as the same primary protein, chicken. The kibble size was very good, not too large and relatively thin for easier digestion. The Glucosamine level was 5 times that of her regular food as well as having Chondroitin in it and should help the joint health of an active Lab!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Hailey B on Jun 18, 2025
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It was a win here

My guys are not very picky so taste wise they devoured it but that doesn’t say much - they love food lol BUT their stomachs are sensitive despite their love of everything

My guys are not very picky so taste wise they devoured it but that doesn’t say much - they love food lol BUT their stomachs are sensitive despite their love of everything and their skin is easily thrown off into a greasy, unkept mess if they don’t eat the right foods. This food did amazing on both their tummies, their skin looked great, and my older gal who has hip dysplasia was moving well on it! I’d recommend!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By jojogirl on Jul 15, 2025
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Dogs Liked It

I used this dog kibble for both of my female akitas. One of them will eat almost anything, the other is quite picky. Both dogs ate the kibble without hesitation

I used this dog kibble for both of my female akitas. One of them will eat almost anything, the other is quite picky. Both dogs ate the kibble without hesitation and neither suffered any ill effects (vomiting, diarrhea, etc)


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Elijahs Dad on Jun 28, 2025
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YUM YUM YUMMMY YUM this is good Dad

Mixed with THIER regular food that they were unhappy with and they boys scarfed it up.. we will be adding it to thier rotation as a topper. If it was a bit less

Mixed with THIER regular food that they were unhappy with and they boys scarfed it up.. we will be adding it to thier rotation as a topper. If it was a bit less expensive we would make it thier regular kibble


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Ajohnston on Jun 14, 2025
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Dogs love it.

Seems to be very good quality. As soon as I poored it into the bowl the dogs were very interested and pushing their way to the bowl to try it. Even the picky dog

Seems to be very good quality. As soon as I poored it into the bowl the dogs were very interested and pushing their way to the bowl to try it. Even the picky dog ate it.