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STIFF OR SORE JOINTS

INJURY DAMAGE

EXTRA SUPPORT FOR ACTIVE AND WORKING DOGS

POOR MOBILITY WITH INCREASING AGE

HIP & ELBOW DYSPLASIA

ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATISM

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TICKS ALL THE BOXES

The Evidence from Trials

Wholly natural ingredients featuring the highest quality green lipped mussel extract, renowned as the best source of joint care nutraceuticals. Quick relief to sore joints and prevention of  further deterioration.

Vets recommend Green Lipped Mussel for dogs.

The reason is because green-lipped mussel is increasingly being recognised as a potent natural anti-inflammatory for joints that at the same time provides long term nourishment.  Joint and cartilage function is protected and the production of synovial joint fluid for lubrication is encouraged. For hundreds of years the coastal Maoris of New Zealand have eaten Green Lipped Mussels as a major part of their diet. The Maoris would harvest the mussels growing naturally on the seashores and would eat them raw. Even though they saw the mussel as an important part of their diet, they did not realise the benefits they were gaining, until settlers in New Zealand later realised that these Maoris did not suffer from arthritis.

Our canine friends are a species whom we increasingly realise are prone to osteo-arthritis and other forms of joint and limb disorder. Larger breeds are often the most susceptible. The increasing use of dogs in sport and leisure activities such as Agility, Flyball, Cannicross, Dog Sledding and  Field Sports is another factor that increases long term wear and tear on the joints.

How do you know if your dog is a likely candidate for joint supplementation and could use green lipped mussel for dogs? Perhaps you have simply noticed for yourself an uncharacteristic lack of enthusiasm for exercise, stiffness after rest, awkwardness mounting steps or jumping into the car.  It really makes no difference if your aspirations were to shine in the breed ring, at obedience or agility or simply to enjoy a naturally active life-style with your pet - no doubt you will be looking around for the best way to keep him as comfortable as possible for as long as possible. Remember though that dogs with arthritis do still need exercise, not so much as to cause an excess amount of wear and tear but sufficient to keep muscles toned so that they can work to support the joints.

Have you pinned all your hopes and dreams, invested time and money in your choice of dog only to be told by the vet that he needs invasive joint surgery followed by short term relief to help in the recovery process or, worst case scenario, will suffer joint problems for the rest of their life?  

While veterinary science can contribute with surgery and  synthetic drugs, Vets commonly support their treatment with the aid of longer term supplements because of both their efficacy and their long term safety. The prescribing of powerful medicines like non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID’s) is widespread. However there are alternative and complimentary solutions to the problem of painful joints and other inflammatory conditions which may reduce costly and potentially harmful treatment, especially when it comes to long term therapy.

The Veterinary surgeons often now promote the addition to the diet of green-lipped mussel in the management of hip or elbow dysplasia and a host of other joint-related conditions. Wear and tear, old age, injury or even a genetic pre-disposition in certain breeds can all lead to damage of the cartilage in joints.  This is sometimes caused by reduced synovial fluid (the joint’s lubricant) and often resulting in bone deformation or, in other words, arthritis.

Flex Greenshell , either tablet or Sprinkle, can be fed long term - without side effects - for effective management of the inflammatory effects of arthritis and satisfied customers have said the following - ‘very positive results’; ‘adds a spring to his step’; ‘works wonders on my 10 year old’; ‘Our consultant actually recommends green lipped mussel in the management of elbow dysplasia and was very pleased that my dog is already taking it’; ‘Our six year old suffered an injury last year and is a different dog now, full of life and so much happier in himself, I shall keep him on it’.

It can be fed to dogs with minor symptoms of discomfort or as a means of long-term maintenance of joint health.  Where Flex Greenshell is used as part of the post-op treatment from a specific injury then feeding may only be of short-term duration & can safely be used to complement prescription medicines - but - even if arthritis is not present after recovery it may still become an issue in later life.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin based supplements have been popular with the Veterinary profession, but increasingly we are seeing a trend towards greater use of products based on extracts of green lipped mussel for dogs not only because of its reputation for rapid results but because of it is natural and safe for long term use.