Comments on: Green Lipped Mussels for Dogs & Cats

By: David D'Angelo

David D'Angelo — Tue, 26 Nov 2026 16:47:26 +0000

In reply to Chantal. Hi Chantal, green lipped mussels are great, but I would always say in moderation. That could be one a day, 3 a week, 1 a week, or whatever suits you. When you consider most dogs are fed nothing but kibble, even the odd mussel will be a great addition to their diet!

By: Chantal

Chantal — Mon, 11 Nov 2026 07:07:28 +0000

In reply to Pet Food Judge. I know I'm replying to an older comment so understandable if I don't get a reply, but was thinking of these products when reading about the benefits of the mussels but only saw a feeding guide for powdered form so am wondering how many to feed. We have a 2yo desexed female Border Collie weighing 12 kg and are mix feeding kibble, raw meaty bones, Big Dog, raw chicken offal, egg and table scraps.

By: Pet Food Judge (America)

Pet Food Judge (America) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:15:47 +0000

In reply to Jenna McMaster. Hi Jenna, there's no reason why now isn't a good time!

By: Jenna McMaster

Jenna McMaster — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 04:05:59 +0000

Wondering what you think would be a good age to start including these (or joint supplements that use this ingredient) in a pup’s diet? I have a 6 month old bull arab cross so we know he is at higher risk for joint issues but unsure how early to commence.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Mon, 08 May 2023 06:10:32 +0000

Pet Food America also contains green lipped mussels in their ingredients.

By: Petfood Critiques

Petfood Critiques — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 00:26:00 +0000

Alot of pet food manufactures claim with added green lipped mussell. However this ingredient is very unstable and has to be added at a certain part of the processing and also below a certain temperature. If a pet food claims to have added GLMP ask them what amount is in the finished product? There is no point adding it if it’s is destroyed through the cooking process.

By: Pet Food Judge

Pet Food Judge — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 03:15:00 +0000

In reply to Alan. Fantastic info Alan! Thanks. $5.50/kilo can't be sniffed at.

By: Alan

Alan — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 03:12:00 +0000

Someone pointed out to me the other day that these mussels have recently become even easier to obtain, and are now mainstream enough that you can pick them up at coles/woolies supermarkets. (Far cheaper than the mussel options from pet food suppliers as well, as long as you don’t mind handling raw mussels). These links might not age very well, but just do a quick search for ‘mussel’ on the supermarket site if need be.

https://www.woolworths.com.au/Shop/ProductDetails/307034/woolworths-select-chilled-mussels-nz-green-shell
https://shop.coles.com.au/a/a-national/product/mussels–green-lip-frozen

By: Amateria

Amateria — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:48:00 +0000

One of the multi billion dollar companies has decided to add green lipped mussels to their joint formula, not sure who it was though.
Not even sure why it took them so long to realise how good they are and to start using them, same with Purina and the coconut oil MCT’s even though I don’t think they derive it from coconut but rather vegetable oil? Hmm can’t remember, anyways took them forever to realise the amazing benefits for cats and dogs and than wrote something about realising it and I was like but it’s nothing new? Your just trying to make yourselves sound cooler but to me it makes you look dumber.

By: anna

anna — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 04:32:05 +0000

no wonder my pup keeps trying to chew the mussel shells we have in the garden!