Livstrong – Green Lipped Mussel for Pets – 160g

Livstrong Green Lipped Mussel is a supplement for cats and dogs that helps support healthy joints and immune system. It may help with hip and joint support, anti-inflammatory and pain relief. Green Lipped Mussel is a shellfish from New Zealand and a known source of complex proteins, concentrated glycosaminoglycans, amino acids, omega 3 (ETA), omega 6, selenium, and chelated minerals (zinc, copper, and manganese). They are a good source of chondroitin sulfate, a naturally occurring component of animal connective tissue and joint structure. They also may exhibit anti-inflammatory properties that may provide pain relief from elbow or hip dysplasia.

Livstrong  Green Lipped Mussel supplement is formulated in-house and mixed in small batches by hand. It is packaged it in a recyclable black jar with a 1/4 teaspoon for easy serving.

FEATURES:

• For cats and dogs
• Supports joint health and immunity
• Significant source of vitamin B12 and other B vitamins
  • Crucial in energy production, forming red blood cells, and supporting immune and cognitive health
• Rare animal-based source of vitamin C, essential vitamin with antioxidant functions
• Human-grade

Livstrong Pets was established in 2019 with the vision of providing healthy, ethically and sustainably sourced novel pet products to help your pet family and pet friends to enjoy high quality healthy premium pet treats and supplements.

From the beginning they have implemented strict polices and procedures in their plant to ensure safe, high quality and healthy premium pet products that you can trust. All single and limited ingredients that they source, come from certified suppliers and all products are CFIA approved before accepted to their plant.

VETERINARY HEALTH PRODUCT: NN.W4R4

INGREDIENTS: Green Lipped Mussel

RECOMMENDED USE:

For oral use on food, recommended dose:

<40lbs/18.1kg = 1/8tsp
41-80lbs/18.2-36.3g = 1/4tsp
>80lbs/36.4kg = 1/2tsp

When introducing any new product to your pet’s diet, do so gradually.

NUTRITIONAL DATA & FACTS (Per 100 g / 3.5 oz): Calories are 172 kcal, carbohydrates are 7.39 g, fiber is 0 g, sugar is 0g, fat is 4.48 g, saturated fat is 0.85 g, monounsaturated is 1.01 g, polyunsaturated fat is 1.21 g, omega-3 is 0.94 g, omega-6 is 0.18 g and protein is 23.80 g.

VITAMINS: vitamin B12 – 24 mcg (1000% DV), riboflavin (B2) – 0.42 mg (32% DV), thiamin (B1) – 0.30 mg (25% DV), folate – 76 mcg (19% DV), niacin (B3) – 3.0 mg (19% DV), pantothenic acid (B5) – 0.95 mg (19% DV), vitamin C – 13.60 mg (15% DV), choline – 65 mg (12% DV), vitamin A – 91 mcg RAE (10% DV), vitamin E – 1.10 mg (7% DV) and vitamin B6 – 0.10 mg (6% DV).

As shown, mussels are significant source of vitamin B12 and other B vitamins.

B Vitamins (B12 especially) are crucial in energy production, forming red blood cells, and supporting immune and cognitive health. Additionally, mussels provide a rare animal-based source of vitamin C, an essential vitamin with antioxidant functions.

MINERALS: manganese – 6.80 mg (296% DV), selenium – 89.60 mcg (163% DV), iron – 6.72 mg (37% DV), zinc – 2.67 mg (24% DV), phosphorus – 285 mg (23% DV), copper – 0.15 mg (17% DV), sodium – 369 mg (9% DV), magnesium – 37 mg (9% DV), potassium – 268 mg (6% DV) and calcium – 33 mg (3% DV), iodine – 13.5 μg.

Made in Ontario, Canada