Honest Paws Green Lipped Mussel for Dogs for Hips & Joints
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Is Honest Paws Green Lipped Mussel for Dogs for Hips & Joints a good dog food?
This is a supplement, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a supplement should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- RecipeNot applicable
- NutritionalNot applicable
- Transparency45
- Safety100
- EvidenceNot recorded
Why you might choose it
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
- A supplement, not a complete diet: feed as an extra, not the whole diet.
- Meat makes up an estimated 0% of the dry matter; carbohydrates dominate.
- No analytical breakdown is published.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
No analysis recorded yet.
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Glucosamine HCI (Shellfish) 600 mg; Green Lipped Mussel Powder 300 mg; Fish Oil 250 mg; Chondroitin Sulfate (Bovine) 200 mg; Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) 200 mg; Vitamin C 50 mg; Boswellia Serrata 10 mg; Manganese Gluconate 5 mg; Hyaluronic Acid 0.5 mg; Natural Flavors 100 mg (inactive)
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight or excessive heat. Always seal the container tightly after use to prevent moisture and air exposure.
Feeding guide
Dog/Cat Weight Daily: Give 1/2 scoop per 25 lbs of body weight. Can be given during or after mealtime.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (10)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active Ingredients: Glucosamine HCI (Shellfish) 600 mg | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 12.9 |
| 2 | Green Lipped Mussel Powder 300 mg | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement | good | - | 12.3 |
| 3 | Fish Oil 250 mg | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 11.6 |
| 4 | Chondroitin Sulfate (Bovine) 200 mg | Chondroitin | supplement | good | - | 11.0 |
| 5 | Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) 200 mg | MSM | supplement | good | - | 10.3 |
| 6 | Vitamin C 50 mg | Vitamin C | supplement | good | - | 9.7 |
| 7 | Boswellia Serrata 10 mg | Boswellia Serrata | supplement | good | - | 9.0 |
| 8 | Manganese Gluconate 5 mg | Manganese | supplement | good | - | 8.4 |
| 9 | Hyaluronic Acid 0.5 mg | Hyaluronic acid | supplement | good | - | 7.7 |
| 10 | Inactive Ingredients: Natural Flavors | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 7.1 |
Brand
- Website
- https://www.honestpaws.com/
- Contact page
- www.honestpaws.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-20
- Product page
- www.honestpaws.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.63 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 12.4% | -0.092 | -1.14 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.9% | 0.163 | +1.12 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 80.7% | -0.012 | -0.98 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.1% | -0.065 | -0.46 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.1% | 0.060 | +0.43 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -8.52 | 0.222 | -1.89 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.63 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 12.4% | -0.092 | -1.14 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.9% | 0.163 | +1.12 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 80.7% | -0.012 | -0.98 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.1% | -0.065 | -0.46 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.1% | 0.060 | +0.43 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -8.52 | 0.222 | -1.89 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 48.4
- Final score
- 48/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
This is not a complete diet, so the 1-100 rating does not apply to it. Read the recipe breakdown above as ingredient-quality context only.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
Not applicable to complementary food. FEDIAF reference ranges apply to complete diets.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lipped Mussel paired with Glucosamine and Chondroitin enhances joint function and connective tissue to help maintain mobility and comfort in dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A powerful joint supplement to promote cartilage development (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Provides Connective Tissue Support (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports Healthy Hip and Joint Function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| vet recommended (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in nutrients, Green Lipped Mussel helps maintain healthy joints and connective tissues (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports your dog's natural activity by maintaining the lubrication needed for smooth, comfortable joint movement (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports ease of movement and a normal range of motion in everyday life by focusing on healthy joints and connective tissue (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Delivers beneficial fatty acids that nourish your dog's body and help keep joints in good condition (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| helping dogs maintain a normal active lifestyle (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports overall comfort and mobility throughout the day in dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| GMP certified and backed by NASC Quality Seal (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| non-GMO ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| rich in naturally occurring Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that aid joint mobility and support connective tissue health in dogs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| no fillers, artificial additives, or unnecessary ingredients (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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