MoxxorUpdated 11/10/25

With 80 zillion products on store shelves, you’ve probably gotten the message about Omega-3 fatty acids. But did you know that they’re just as important for pets as for people?

The anti-inflammatory effects of Omega-3s EPA (eicosapentanoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanoic acid) have been thoroughly researched, and are abundantly proven to be beneficial for dogs and cats. (If you’d like more background info, please click here for a general article on Omega-3s.

I’ve been a big fan of Omega-3s for many years. In fact, I even served on the Board of Advisors and as a consultant for Nordic Naturals. I still believe that they are the highest quality fish-based products anywhere on earth.

Relative sizes of fish oil, krill oil, and Moxxor capsules. (Actual size of Moxxor is 8 mm, compared to fish oil at 25 mm)

My Personal Revelation

Then… a few years ago, I was introduced to another form of Omega-3, the oil from New Zealand green lip mussels (GLM), produced by a company called MOXXOR. I used GLM products for my patients in the past, and they were very effective, especially for older kitties. But I was skeptical of this new product, having had such great results with fish oil.

But I gave GLM oil a good trial for myself and my cats. I’ve taken a hard look at the data (pro and con). I must say, I am very impressed. For example, I noticed an increase in my overall energy within just a few days of switching from my high quality (but expensive) fish oil to MOXXOR.

Green Lipped Mussels

Green-lipped mussels growing in Marlborough Sound, New Zealand

Green lip mussels are mollusks that are a rich source of many beneficial fatty acids, including Omega-3s.

 

New Zealand green lip (aka green-lipped or green shell) mussels (Perna canaliculus) are grown in the pristine Marlborough Sounds, on the eastern coast, under a Sustainable Farming Program that ensures the long term viability of the GLM industry, with minimum impact on the environment. They are grown systematically but 100% naturally, with no nutrients, chemicals, or other inputs other than the plankton and algae they eat from the native waters of the sound.

The MOXXOR Story

MOXXOR grows its mussels in New Zealand. It is organic; sustainably grown; cold-extracted; and certified free of mercury and other toxins and pollutants. Te mussels grown for MOXXOR are processed in a facility built on the shores of the Marlborough sound where they are grown and harvested. This on-the-spot processing means there’s no chance of oxidation or spoilage. In addition, the other two components of MOXXOR, Sauvignon Blanc grape seed husk extract* and kiwifruit seed oil provide additional antioxidant power, including all 8 components of the Vitamin E array. These ingredients safeguard MOXXOR’s freshness and stability by scavenging the free radicals that cause rancidity.

Here’s a short (4:31) video about how the mussels are grown and processed. I think it’s quite fascinating, although I am a geek at heart, so this sort of thing appeals to me!

MOXXOR’s cold, solvent-free processing makes it more bioavailable than other products. It stays in its natural form. This, as well as the absence of fillers or carrier oils, is what allows the very small GLM oil capsule to contain more antioxidant power than the larger krill and fish oil capsules.

(Click here for more information than you can possibly use about the MOXXOR company!)

What Makes MOXXOR Different

MOXXOR contains all 18 known forms of Omega-3, not just the familiar EPA and DHA. Lipids like lasmalogen, phytosterols, and furan fatty acids have health benefits but are not found in fish oil.
(PDF) Detailed Distribution of Lipids in Greenshell™ Mussel (Perna canaliculus). Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/261734090_Detailed_Distribution_of_Lipids_in_Greenshell_Mussel_Perna_canaliculus [accessed Nov 11 2025].

  • Alpha -Linolenic Acid (ALA)
  • Stearidonic Acid (STA)
  • Eicosatrienoic Acid (ETE), 2 forms
  • Eicosatetraenoic Acid (ETA), 4 forms
  • Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA), 2 forms
  • Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA), 3 forms
  • Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), 2 forms
  • Tetrocosapentaenoic Acid (TPA), 2 forms
  • Tetracosaheexaenoic Acid (THA)

One of GLM’s unique array of Omega-3s is ETA (eicosatetraenoic acid). ETA, which is not found in any other foods to any measurable degree, has been shown to have extremely powerful antk-inflammatory properties. DPA (docosapentaenoic acid) is also generating more interest as an anti-inflammatory molecule, with particular benefits for the nervous system.

THA is an intermediate step in the conversion of ALA to DHA. While this conversion is next to zero in cats, dogs, and humans, providing this additional substrate may help increase DHA in the body.

Humane and Sustainable

Because green lip mussels are naturally raised in clean waters, they are completely sustainable. They are also far more humanely produced than fish oil products. The mussels are essentially “chilled to death” before any processing takes place. Wild free-living fish, in contrast, are pulled from the water by line or net and crushed or suffocated with thousands of their fellows). Its mild taste and superior antioxidant characteristics have me convinced–and that’s not an easy thing to do!

MOXXOR is Purr-fect for Cats

The teeny tiny GLM capsules are very easy to take, or to give a pet by mouth. Or (if your cat is as uncooperative as mine about taking pills), you can puncture the capsule and squeeze the oil into food; the taste is definitely ocean, but it’s not strongly fishy.

People and Pets NEED Omega-3s

I want to emphasize that Omega-3s are THE single most important nutritional supplement you can give your pet. Get it here, get it there… just make sure it’s a reputable product, and use it! I believe strongly in this particular product; so much that I resigned a very well-paid consultancy with a competitor to be on MOXXOR’s Holistic Advisory Board. These folks are very serious about helping animals! But only you can decide what’s right for you and your family (skin, fur, feathers, scales, or whatever!)…

To order Moxxor:

MOXXOR comes in a 60-capsule bottle. The human dose is one capsule twice a day; so 60 capsules is one month’s supply for a human or giant breed dog. Smaller pets need much less. Once they’re “caught up” with any Omega-3 deficiency, a cat or small dog can take one capsule 3 or 4 times a week, so a bottle can last several months.

Click here to order a 60-count bottle. Use coupon code DRJEAN for 10% off!

Did I mention that healthy cats and small dogs may only need one capsule every 2 or 3 days?  This is an easy way to try an effective product without spending a small fortune!

NOTE: The only other brand of Omega-3 supplements that I trust is Nordic Naturals. They have a variety of fish oil products and sizes for pets. They do not add any extra Vitamin A or D to their products, which is a crucial difference between them and products intended for humans. These fat-soluble vitamins can easily build up to an excessive, potentially toxic amount in a small pet. It’s not okay to give just any fish oil to your little buddies!

Pictures of different reptilesScales and Feathers, Oh My!

Carnivorous snakes, birds, and reptiles also need Omega-3s. Research has shown that the mice commonly sold as food for these predators do not fully meet their nutritional needs. Lipid and Vitamin E content are especially unreliable. This is a potential way to at least insure their essential fatty acid needs are fulfilled. There is zero research on this to go by, but I love snakes and want to help them. My best guess is to insert one MOXXOR capsule into about 5 to 10% of the prey being fed. This should help make up for the poor fatty acid and fat-soluble vitamin composition of prey, without risking obesity.

No matter what you decide, I urge you to get a good Omega-3 product and start using it now! It’s that important!

* There have been reports of grape toxicity in dogs, but this is not a risk with MOXXOR. Click here to find out why.