Most owners notice their dog moving more easily within 2–4 weeks. Some see it sooner, a stiffer dog getting up faster, fewer pauses on stairs, a bit more spring on walks. Joint repair is a slow, cumulative process, so we recommend giving Pawsy a full 60 days before you make a final call. The Green-Lipped Mussel and MSM need time to build up in your dog's system before the anti-inflammatory effects compound.

Probably, yes. Pawsy is a soft duck-flavoured chew, not a hard tablet or a powder you have to hide in food. Most owners tell us their dog eats it like a treat from day one. That said, every dog is different, if yours genuinely won't touch it, we're more than happy to refund you.

Fair question as there's a lot of junk in the dog supplement market. Here's the short version of what makes Pawsy different:

Made in a GMP-certified facility. GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) is the same quality standard human pharmaceuticals are held to. Every batch is produced under documented protocols, with traceability from raw ingredient to finished chew.

Branded, traceable ingredients. We use GlycOmega™ Green-Lipped Mussel from New Zealand, not generic mussel powder of unknown origin. When you can name the ingredient brand, you can verify the dose and the source. Most cheap chews can't.

Clinically meaningful doses. A lot of supplements list impressive ingredient names but only include trace amounts. Our 250mg of glucosamine, 250mg of MSM, and 300mg of Green-Lipped Mussel per 2-chew serve are dosed to actually work not just to look good on a label.

We're not a vet brand and we're not pretending to be one. We're a smaller team that built the formula we wished existed when our own dogs started slowing down using the ingredients the research actually backs, sourced from suppliers we can name.

The biggest differences are the Green-Lipped Mussel (300mg of GlycOmega™ — most vet-clinic chews don't include it at all), the antioxidant complex for cellular protection and the price. Vet-clinic brands typically run $80–$120 a month. Pawsy is a fraction of that for a comparable and in some areas, more comprehensive active ingredient profile. Always good to talk to your vet, but you don't need to spend vet-clinic money to get clinical-quality ingredients.

GlycOmega™ is the brand name of a specific Green-Lipped Mussel powder grown and processed in New Zealand by a company called Aroma NZ. It's the gold-standard form of the ingredient produced using a low-temperature drying process that protects the active omega-3s, glycosaminoglycans, and natural anti-inflammatory compounds that make Green-Lipped Mussel work in the first place.

Here's why that matters: a lot of joint chews list "Green-Lipped Mussel" on the label without specifying the source. The problem is that cheap, high-heat-processed mussel powder loses most of its biological activity during manufacturing so the ingredient is technically present, but functionally inert.

By using GlycOmega™ specifically and dosing it at 300mg per serve we know what your dog is actually getting. It's a small detail that costs more on our end, but it's the difference between an ingredient that works and one that just looks good on a label.

Yes. Pawsy was formulated with senior dogs in mind, the dose, the soft-chew format, and the antioxidant blend are all chosen specifically for aging joints and aging bodies. If your dog is on prescription medication or has a serious health condition, check with your vet before starting any new supplement.

Absolutely. Joint health isn't just a senior issue, large breeds, working breeds, and dogs with hip dysplasia in their genetic line benefit from starting early. Many owners begin giving Pawsy from age 2 or 3 as a preventative, especially for breeds like Labradors, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, and Staffies.

Dosing is based on your dog's weight. Full feeding guide is on the bag, but as a quick reference, dogs should eat 1 chew daily per 10lb.

If you've given Pawsy a fair go and you're not seeing the difference you wanted, email us and we'll sort it out. We'd rather refund a few customers than have anyone feel like they wasted money.

Pawsy is well-tolerated by the vast majority of dogs. The most common (mild) issue is loose stools in the first few days as your dog's system adjusts, this usually settles within a week. If your dog has a known shellfish allergy, talk to your vet first, as Green-Lipped Mussel is a shellfish derivative.

Pawsy is a soft chew with a real duck and chicken flavour. It's the savoury, meaty profile most dogs naturally go for, which is why even fussy eaters tend to take it from your hand on day one.

One thing worth noting: because the flavour is genuinely meaty, you'll want to store the bag sealed and out of reach.

Yes, you can cancel anytime. Subscriptions are managed through your customer portal. You can also pause a delivery, skip a month, or change the frequency from there. If there are any questions, you can contact the support team for more information.