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Pure Green Lipped Mussel Powder for Dogs and Cats - 100% New Zealand Green Lipped Mussels - Anti Inflammatory Supplement & Vitamins to Help Your Pet Deal with Arthritis, Joint Pain Relief - 75 Grams Review

4.5 (886) Amazon rating$21.951,000+ bought last month

Our verdict

This green lipped mussel powder from Daybreak Nutrition is formulated to support joint comfort in dogs and cats, using 100 percent New Zealand sourced mussels in a Ginger flavored powder, and it holds a solid 4.5 star average across 886 reviews.

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Best for

Owners who prefer a powder they can sprinkle over food rather than a chew or capsule, and who want a single-ingredient green lipped mussel supplement for dogs or cats.

Skip if

You are looking for a supplement combining multiple joint ingredients like glucosamine and chondroitin, since this is built around green lipped mussel alone.

  • Form Powder
  • Flavor Ginger
  • Breed size Giant
  • Weight 75 Grams
  • Priced 33% below the category median ($32.91 across 92 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.5/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.5/5

    4.5 average across 886 owner ratings

  • Popularity1.5/5

    886 owner reviews, fewer than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

["Daybreak Nutrition's Pure Green Lipped Mussel Powder is a single-ingredient joint supplement made from 100 percent New Zealand green lipped mussels, sold as a Ginger flavored powder meant to be sprinkled over food. It works for both dogs and cats.", 'The product markets itself as an anti-inflammatory supplement to help with arthritis and joint pain, though those are broad marketing claims. Any dog or cat showing signs of joint pain or arthritis should be seen by a vet, since this powder is meant to support comfort, not treat or cure a medical condition.', 'At $21.95 for 75 grams, it lands in the middle of the price range for joint supplements. A 4.5 star average across 886 reviews and about 1,000 units bought in the past month point to solid, consistent satisfaction with this single-ingredient formula.']

Pros

  • 100 percent New Zealand sourced green lipped mussel, a single-ingredient formula
  • Powder form sprinkles easily over food, no chewing or pilling
  • Works for both dogs and cats
  • 4.5 star average across 886 reviews

Cons

  • No glucosamine or chondroitin included, so it is not a broad spectrum joint blend
  • Ginger flavor may not appeal to every dog or cat when mixed into food
  • Marketing language about arthritis and pain relief goes further than a supplement can promise

Specifications

Form
Powder
Flavor
Ginger
Breed size
Giant
Weight
75 Grams

Performance notes

The formula is built entirely around green lipped mussel, a natural source of glycosaminoglycans and omega-3 fatty acids that many joint supplements use as a supporting ingredient rather than the sole one. Because this product skips glucosamine and chondroitin, it functions more as a single-ingredient add-on than a complete joint formula, and it is not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis or treatment of arthritis.

What buyers say

A 4.5 star average across 886 reviews and about 1,000 units bought in the past month suggest owners are generally happy with this single-ingredient green lipped mussel powder for both dogs and cats.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use this for my cat as well as my dog?

Yes, the listing specifies it is formulated for both cats and dogs.

Does this powder contain glucosamine or chondroitin?

No, based on the available specs this is a single-ingredient green lipped mussel powder, so it does not include glucosamine or chondroitin.

Can this treat my dog's arthritis?

No, this is a supplement meant to help support joint comfort, not a treatment or cure for arthritis. If your dog shows signs of joint pain, a vet visit is the right next step.

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