Can dogs eat Green-lipped mussel?
Green-lipped mussel（ミドリイガイ）
Safe to feed
A bivalve known for joint care.
What kind of food is this?
A bivalve native to New Zealand. It contains mucopolysaccharides such as glucosamine and chondroitin, plus EPA and DHA, and there are published studies on it and dogs' joints.
It is sold in many forms, such as powder and freeze-dried.
How to serve
The amounts of joint-related compounds differ from product to product, so check each product's label before use. For dogs that have reacted to shellfish before, it is something to discuss with your veterinarian.
When you have these care goals
Joint and mobility care — Contains mucopolysaccharides plus EPA and DHA. One of the foods that comes up when thinking about mobility in senior dogs.
Nutrition
This food is not listed in the public composition tables (Japan 8th ed. / USDA), so these notes do not show nutrition values for it.
How much for your dog?
Get daily estimates from weight and activity level.