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New Zealand green mussel

Also appears on labels as: green mussel, green-lipped mussel, green lipped mussels, perna canaliculus, new zealand green lipped mussel

A shellfish naturally high in omega-3 fatty acids and glycosaminoglycans.

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Where it comes from
Aquaculture in New Zealand, freeze-dried into a powder.
Why it's in the product
Added by manufacturers for joint support. We note why it is on the panel; we don't score health benefits.
Safety and toxicity
No known toxicity at label doses.
Interactions and who should be careful
A shellfish, so relevant if your pet has a documented shellfish sensitivity.

General reference, not veterinary advice. Dose, breed, and existing conditions change the answer, so talk to your vet before changing what your pet eats. Think we got this wrong? Tell us and we log it publicly.

Found in 20 scored products

Lowest scores first. Its presence here is not what drove those scores.

Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Dr. Gary's Best BreedHolistic Dog Nutrition Working Dog Recipeimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
VeRUSFeline Canned Chicken, Pumpkin & Green Lipped Mussel Formulaimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 88 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Open FarmHip & Joint Supplement Chews for Dogs
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
PetLab CoHip & Joint Care Chews
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
VetriScienceExtra Strength Healthy Hip & Joint for Dogs
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
VetriScienceHealthy Hip & Joint for Cats
Panel Score 91 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Super SnoutsJoint Power
Panel Score 91 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
BlackwoodAdult Dog Food Turkey & Turkey Liver With Pumpkin Recipeimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 92 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Viva RawBeef for Dogs
Panel Score 92 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Viva RawTurkey for Dogs
Panel Score 92 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Viva RawChicken for Dogs
Panel Score 94 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Four Leaf RoverHip & Joint
Panel Score 96 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
ZiwiPeak Air-Dried Beef Recipe
Panel Score 96 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Feline NaturalChicken & Lamb Feast
Panel Score 96 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Northwest NaturalsFreeze Dried Cat Nibbles Chicken Recipe
Panel Score 96 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Northwest NaturalsFreeze Dried Cat Nibbles Turkey Recipe
Panel Score 96 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Northwest NaturalsFreeze Dried Cat Nibbles Whitefish Recipe
Panel Score 96 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Viva RawLamb for Dogs
Panel Score 96 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Northwest naturalsRaw diet for cats duck recipeimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 96 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
ZiwiOriginal Series Air-Dried Venison Recipe For Catsimported, not reviewed