Today I’m sharing where to buy both raw and dehydrated green lipped mussels for dogs because they’re a superfood for dog joint health!
I also mention alternatives for dogs with shellfish allergies, so read on!
FYI for my international readers: the suppliers I mention are in the US.
I started feeding my pups whole dehydrated green lipped mussels (short: GLMs) back in 2016, and remember how excited I was when I also found a supplier for raw GLMs to go into my dogs’ raw dog food in 2018.
What Are Green Lipped Mussels?
GLMs are only found in the pristine waters off the coast of New Zealand where they are farmed without the use of growth hormones and/or pesticides.
They have a distinctive bright green stripe around their shell and a green lip on the inside of the shell.
The actual mussels are light orange in color.
Benefits of GLMs for Dogs
GLMs are known as a superfood because they’re rich in iodine, magnesium, calcium and zinc.
They’re also known for their joint lubricating benefits because they’re extremely rich in:
- Chondroitin
- Glucosamine
- Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA
That said, they work well for dogs with hip dysplasia, relieve arthritis-related pain and are also great for preventing joint problems in the first place.
That’s why I recommend feeding them early on and on a regular basis, along with keeping your dog at a healthy weight to avoid joint strain.
If you’ve read my blog for a while, you may remember my blog posts about dehydrated green lipped mussels.
I fed them to Missy & Buzz as joint lubricating treats and also turned them into a powdery GLM food topper.
That was before I found them raw at Raw Feeding Miami.
Where to Buy Green Lipped Mussels for Dogs: Suppliers and Discount Codes
Raw Feeding Miami (RFM) sells GLMs both raw and dehydrated
Their raw GLMS come in 2 lb bags for $16.99. Once thawed, they can be refrigerated for 4 days. Frozen they last 1 year.
Their price has increased a little since they first started carrying them, and I assume it has to do with their import costs.
After all, they’re imported from New Zealand. They used to be $10.85 per 2.2 lb bag.
Every now & then they’re on sale. I once got them for $8.80 per bag and bought a total of 6 bags.
That’s why I recommend browsing their Weekly Specials section on a regular basis!
Their freeze-dried GLMS come in 3 oz bags and are $13.50.
Raw Feeding Miami Discount Code: 10% off
RFM gave me a 10% off discount code for my blog readers!
If you’d like, please use this discount link for 10% off your first order from Raw Feeding Miami.
Freeze-Dried Green Lipped Mussels
You can also offer your pups freeze-dried Green Lipped Mussels treats that don’t contain anything else.
For example:
- FurFresh Freeze-Dried Green Lipped Mussels for Dogs
- PAWUP Freeze-Dried Green Lipped Mussels Dog Treats
- Northwest Naturals Freeze-Dried Green Lipped Mussels
The Raw Concierge (formerly Soul’y Raw) Sells Air-Dried Green Lipped Mussels
This online raw dog food retailer doesn’t just sell raw dog food, they also carry air-dried single-ingredient cuts of meat/treats.
Their air-dried GLMs are available in 4 oz bags for $36, or 8 oz bags for $68.
Real Dog Has Air-Dried Green Lipped Mussels In Their Subscription Boxes
Real Dog is a wonderful dog treat subscription service I’ve ordered on an almost monthly basis since 2016.
All of their treats are single-ingredient, air-dried treats.
They fall into the raw dog food ingredient categories muscle meat, fish, secreting organs, and raw meaty bones.
Real Dog rotates the treats in each category on a monthly basis, and part of their fish category are GLMS.
Whole GLM Alternative: Green-Lipped Mussel Oil & Powder
If your pup’s not crazy about whole green lipped mussels, you can also offer them as an oil or as a powder.
There are 2 specific GLM oils on Amazon:
GLX3 Extra Strength Green Lipped Mussel Oil Capsules:
- New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel Oil
- New Zealand Olive Oil
- Vitamin E
Four Leaf Rover Safe-Sea Green Lipped Mussel Oil:
- Green Lipped Mussel Oil
- Ahiflower Oil
- Astaxanthin (it’s an anti-inflammatory)
Raw Paws Green Lipped Mussel Powder:
- New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel Powder
- Organic Turmeric Curcumin Powder
- Organic Pumpkin Powder
When Not to Feed Your Dog GLMs
There are two words of caution I can think of regarding the GLMs.
Don’t feed them if your dog does poorly on shellfish, and limit the intake to 1-2 per day for larger dogs, and 1/2 to 1 for smaller dogs.
Also don’t feed them if your dog suffers from itchy hot spots.
Those are caused by inflammation within his body and can be caused by warm and hot food sources such as mussels.
Other culprits are chicken, turkey, venison, and lamb.
Joint Lubricating Alternatives For Dogs Who Don’t Do Well With GLMs
My dog Wally didn’t do well with Shellfish/Green Lipped Mussels for a long time. I found out when I had a food sensitivity test done on him and then confirmed the results with an elimination diet. So I completely cut allergens like GLMs out of his diet for 5 years – at which point he was no longer reacting to them!
Having said that, I gave Wally the following foods with joint lubricating benefits during his GLM abstinence:
Other types of fish are also great sources of Omega-3s, which is why Wally gets raw mackerel or herring on a weekly basis.
If you’re not crazy about raw fish, you can also offer freeze-dried or air-dried options. For example, the air-dried herring version by Icelandic+.
I came across the brand at a local pet retail store when I ran out of whole herring one day, and Wally LOVES these!
For more raw feeding resources, visit my full homemade raw dog food library.
Please leave your comments or questions in the comment section!
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Barbara Rivers is the founder of K9sOverCoffee and a raw feeding educator with over a decade of hands-on experience.
She has fed raw in the US and Europe since 2015, after her Boxer mix Missy’s cancer diagnosis led her to move away from processed kibble and commit to species-appropriate nutrition.
As a former professional dog walker, she developed deep insight into canine behavior, conditioning, and the essential link between proper exercise and long-term health.
Barbara completed online training with veterinarian Dr. Marion Smart and Labrador breeder Dana Scott and works for one of Germany’s leading raw dog food brands, BARFER’S.
In 2026–2027, she is completing a year-long raw nutrition certification for dogs and cats at THP School, founded by raw feeding pioneer Swanie Simon.
Through her blog and weekly newsletter, she provides clear, experience-based guidance to help dog owners feed raw safely and confidently.
Hi there!
Should raw GLM be lightly steamed first or can they be given in their raw form?
Hi Jennifer, you don’t have to steam green lipped mussels first, you can give them raw!