These special mollusks can help manage inflammation and pain caused by arthritis in your canine companions. The best known components of green lipped mussels are Omega-3 fatty acids, including the fatty acids EPA and DHA, which work by reducing the level of inflammation associated with diseases such as osteoarthritis. Although this is the same compound found in fish oil, in the case of green lipped mussels, this is combined with other compounds that also fight joint inflammation and pain. They also contain glucosamine, chondroitin, zinc, and magnesium, which are beneficial for joint metabolism. In addition, green lipped mussels have also been shown to contain glycosaminoglycans, substances with joint protective properties. Dogs who took a green-lipped mussel preparation for eight weeks experienced less pain and locomotion difficulties than those who took a placebo. The ETA has been shown in studies to be much more powerful at fighting inflammation than just the EPA and DHA found in fish oils. Basically any chronic inflammatory condition in dogs may benefit from the use of green lipped mussels.