Mussels That Move: Boosting Your Pet’s Mobility Naturally
As a caring pet owner, watching your beloved companion thrive is always a top priority. Whether your pet struggles with joint stiffness, inflammation, or general wellness, there is a natural solution gaining attention for its potent health benefits: Green Lipped Mussel. Holy Cow Health's Green Lipped Mussel capsules offer a convenient, high-quality way to support your pet’s health from the inside out.
Green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus), native to New Zealand’s pristine waters, is fast becoming one of the most trusted natural supplements for supporting pet health, especially for dogs and cats dealing with mobility, skin, and joint challenges. Holy Cow Health green lipped mussel capsules offer a convenient, premium-quality way to deliver these benefits to pets of all ages.
Māori Health
These mussels first gained the attention of researchers when they discovered that osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis were virtually unheard of among the indigenous coastal Māori population. Unlike Western cultures, Māori elders exhibited excellent joint health, enabling them to perform rigorous physical tasks well into old age. Their mobility and lack of joint pain were attributed to their high consumption of Green Lipped Mussels.
What Makes Green Lipped Mussel a Super Supplement for Pets?
Green-lipped mussels are packed with omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), natural glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), chondroitin sulfate, minerals, and other unique marine nutrients not typically found in conventional pet foods. These bioactive elements work synergistically to support joint, immune, skin, and digestive health in both dogs and cats.
The Proven Benefits for Pets
- Joint Health and Mobility: Rich in omega-3s and GAGs, green lipped mussel is one of the most powerful natural options for managing arthritis, hip dysplasia, and everyday joint stiffness. Clinical studies show it can reduce pain and inflammation, improve cartilage repair, and often decrease the need for synthetic pain medications with no significant side effects. This makes it ideal for senior pets or breeds prone to joint problems.
- Natural Pain Relief: The anti-inflammatory compounds in green-lipped mussels help reduce joint discomfort much like NSAIDs but without harmful side effects commonly associated with long-term drug use.
- Skin and Coat Support: The omega-3s found in green lipped mussel contribute to skin hydration, barrier repair, and a shinier, healthier coat, so pets not only feel better but look their best as well.
- Immune and Digestive Wellness: These mussels deliver essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can boost pets’ immune defences against illness while also supporting gut health and reducing inflammation throughout the body.
Why Choose Holy Cow Health Green Lipped Mussel Capsules?
Premium Sourcing: Sustainably harvested from clean New Zealand waters and processed for maximum freshness and potency, ensuring pets receive optimum levels of beneficial nutrients.
Purity and Quality: No fillers, artificial additives, or unnecessary ingredients: only pure, concentrated green lipped mussel extract. It contains pure cold-extracted New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel powder and freeze-dried rosemary extract, a botanical antioxidant.
Scientific Support
Numerous studies have shown that adding green lipped mussel to pet diets can increase mobility, soothe pain, and even reduce the use of medications for osteoarthritis, with no significant safety issues when given at appropriate doses. Veterinary professionals and holistic pet owners now recommend green lipped mussel as a daily wellness supplement for dogs and cats, especially those at risk for joint or inflammatory conditions.
Veterinary Guidelines
Dogs
Up to 10 kg:
200–400 mg daily
(½–1 capsule daily or 2.5–5 g powder)
11–25 kg:
400–800 mg daily
(2 capsules daily or 5–10 g powder)
26–40 kg:
800–1,200 mg daily
(3 capsules daily or 10–20 g powder)
Over 40 kg:
Up to 2,400 mg daily
(4 capsules daily or 20–40 g powder)
For acute conditions, begin with double the maintenance dose for 10 days, then reduce to the regular maintenance level. Always administer with food, and try to dose at the same time each day for consistency.
Cats
Typical dose:
Start with 1.25 g powder daily
Gradually increase up to 5g as tolerated, depending on body size and response.
If you are unsure about the appropriate dosage or whether green-lipped mussel supplements are suitable for your pet’s specific needs or existing health conditions, it’s always best to consult your veterinarian first. They can provide guidance tailored to your pet to ensure both safety and optimal benefits.
To easily give Holy Cow Health green lipped mussel capsules to pets, simply open the capsule and sprinkle the contents directly onto wet or dry food, then mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution. If your pet is fussy, you can also hide the capsule (whole or opened) inside a favorite treat like soft cheese or mashed pumpkin, making it both easy to administer and enjoyable for your pet.
Holy Cow Health green lipped mussel capsules harness the full marine power of this New Zealand superfood so pets can jump, play, and shine at every age. Give pets the natural edge for mobility, comfort, and lifelong vitality, nature’s way.
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Rialland, P., Bichot, S., Lussier, B., Moreau, M., Labrecque, D., Beauchamp, G., Troncy, E. (2013). Effect of a diet enriched with green-lipped mussel on pain and functional outcomes in osteoarthritic dogs. BMC Veterinary Research, 9, 48. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3525174/
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