What is Green Lipped Mussel?
Puptons Green Lipped Mussel Powder is derived from a green shelled mussel, which is native to the shores of New Zealand. These mussels are sought after for their impressive nutritional content – containing a range of vitamins, minerals, omega 3 fatty acids, amino acids and glycoproteins.
The mussels that are used to produce Puptons Green Lipped Mussel Powder are of the highest quality available and are bursting with important nutrients for your dog.
Benefits of Green Lipped Mussel For Dogs
Green Lipped Mussel Powder has been used in joint supplements for decades. In fact, most good joint formulas contain this trusted ingredient – including our very own Total Joint Care, which also contains a further 7 research-proven ingredients – all in a convenient tablet.
The benefits of adding Green Lipped Mussel to your dog’s diet are numerous, but in relation to joint health, they include:
- A reduction in joint inflammation
- The soothing of stiff and aching joints
- A reduction in joint pain
- Improved mobility and quality of life
Does my dog need a Green Lipped Mussel supplement?
The research that has been undertaken, combined with an overwhelming body of real-world reviews and feedback, suggest that supplementing dogs with Green Lipped Mussel is an effective way to improve their joint health. So, if your dog is suffering with joint pain, or a lack of mobility, chances are that Green Lipped Mussel can help tackle these issues.
Green Lipped Mussel Powder For Dogs can also be used as a defence mechanism against future joint problems. This is of additional importance if your dog is one of the breeds that is highly likely to develop mobility and joint problems as they get older, such as: labradors, spaniels, varieties of mountain dog, rottweilers, retrievers and German shepherds.
Why use Green Lipped Mussel Powder For Dogs?
If you are looking for a higher dose of Green Lipped Mussel than is found in other joint supplements on the market, then supplementing with this 100% pure Green Lipped Mussel Powder For Dogs is an ideal solution. It allows you to tailor the dosage exactly to the needs of your dog and is incredibly cost-effective.
Why not combine Green Lipped Mussel Powder with other joint health supplements for your dog? For example, you could combine it with collagen powder for dogs, glucosamine powder for dogs and MSM powder for dogs.
Safety of Green Lipped Mussel For Dogs
The use of Green Lipped Mussel is supported by safety and efficacy studies, which date back over 60 years. It is deemed safe and effective for long term use in dogs, when used in accordance with our feeding guide. If your dog is pregnant, lactating or currently under medical supervision, we suggest consulting a vet before use. Dogs under the age of 12 weeks should not need to supplement with Green Lipped Mussel.
Feeding Guide
Small dogs (up to 15kg)
1 scoop daily (600mg)
Medium dogs (16-30kg)
2 scoops daily (1.2g)
Large dogs (31-45kg)
3 scoops daily (1.8g)
Extra large dogs (over 45kg)
4 scoops daily (2.4g)
Ingredients
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Each level scoop provides (approximately): Green Lipped Mussel 600mg.
COMPOSITION
100% Green Lipped Mussel (Perna Canalicunus) (Mussels) containing a minimum of 3% Glycosaminoglycans.
ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS
Protein 55%, Fat Content 5%, Crude Fibre 0.5%, Crude Ash 13%.
ALLERGEN ADVICE
For allergens, see ingredients in bold.
FAQs
In our experience, dogs usually notice results within around 3-4 weeks of continuous usage. Some dogs will respond sooner than this, and some will take a little longer.
Absolutely. Our Green Lipped Mussel is a 100% pure source of green lipped mussels sourced from the waters of New Zealand and then ground into a fine powder. This is unlike a lot of other Green Lipped Mussel supplements, which call themselves Green Lipped Mussel but can contain as little a 10% with the rest coming from cheap filler ingredients such as maltodextrin.
Green Lipped Mussel is a safe and effective supplement and daily usage will give your dog’s joints the support they need. It can be used indefinitely, unless otherwise advised by a medical professional or if your dog develops an intolerance to it (which is highly unlikely).
99% of dogs love the taste of Green Lipped Mussel Powder sprinkled over their food (ideally wet food) due to its strong fish taste. There are always instances where a dog will not like the taste, but there is nothing that can be done to protect against this and it is unique to each dog.
We suggest waiting until your puppy is a minimum of 12 weeks old before using Green Lipped Mussel. Before this age there is little benefit to using joint supplements.
No. GreeN Lipped Mussel, as the name indicates, is made from New Zealand sourced mussels, which are a member of the mollusc family.
Yes. Green Lipped Mussel is suitable for dogs following a gluten free diet.
Yes. Joint supplements such as Green Lipped Mussel are perfectly safe for dogs and should be seen as an extension of their diet – providing them with all the nutrients needed for optimal joint health.
Where your dog has pre-existing joint problems, Green Lipped Mussel can help to alleviate these issues in the majority of cases. In some instances, it may be that a dog’s joints have deteriorated to the point where supplementation will not yield any visible signs of improvement, but in these instances our experience is that at the very least it will help to prevent further deterioration.
Total Joint Care is not recommended for pregnant or lactating bitches. Additionally, if your dog is under medical supervision, then we would suggest consulting a vet prior to use. If your dog is not a fan of fish in general, then we would suggest avoiding Green Lipped Mussel.
Our premium Green Lipped Mussel Powder contains a minimum of 3% glycosaminoglycans.
No! Our Green Lipped Mussel For Dogs is non-defatted. This means that it has a higher fat content than other "defatted" Green Lipped Mussel supplements and thus retains more of the all-important omega 3 fatty acids and glycosaminoglycans that will help your dog thrive.