Black Hawk Joints & Muscles Dog Food
Product Description
This nutrient-dense formula is ideal for dogs who are highly active and frequently exercising and larger-breed dogs who are carrying greater body weights. We can also confidently recommend it for older dogs, where joint ‘wear and tear’ can become a problem.
Specially formulated with ingredients like glucosamine, chondroitin green-lipped mussel and fish oil to provide optimal support for your dog’s joints and cartilage. Glucosamine is a type of amino sugar that is found in the shells of shellfish, as well as in animal bones and bone marrow.
Glucosamine is believed to work by providing building blocks for the growth and maintenance of joint tissue, including cartilage and synovial fluid leading to healthier joints. Chondroitin, derived from marine sources, is a naturally occurring compound and an essential component of cartilage which provides structural support to cartilage and helps to maintain cartilage elasticity.
Another key ingredient in joint support is green-lipped mussels, which is a type of shellfish from New Zealand. It contains many beneficial nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine, chondroitin, and antioxidants that can help support cartilage and joint health, improve mobility, and support overall health. Ingredients like glucosamine, chondroitin & green-lipped mussel are commonly grouped together for their synergistic effect. This means that their paired health benefit outweighs what is seen when used as a single additive. While these ingredients are not a cure for joint problems, it is often used in conjunction with other treatments, such as exercise and weight management, to help support joint health and mobility in dogs.
Fish oil contains EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which are omega-3 fatty acids commonly found in marine sources. Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of essential fatty acid that cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained through diet. Omega 3 fatty acids have a number of potential health benefits for dogs, including cartilage and joint support, improved skin and coat health, and support for your dog’s eyes and brain function.
Healthy Benefits Joints & Muscles is also packed with all the essential amino acids, fats, and L-carnitine a dog needs for strong, healthy muscles. L-carnitine is an amino acid that helps turn fats into fuel for the cells, providing your dog with the energy they need to exercise and play.
Our fresh Australian chicken is carefully preserved and minimally processed to retain nutrients and maintain freshness. It’s also highly palatable. Along with chicken meal and hydrolysate, it is rich in the amino acids which help build and maintain your dog’s muscle mass.
Ingredients:
Chicken (meal & fresh), oats, field peas, chicken fat (preserved with natural antioxidants), rice, chickpeas, faba beans, natural chicken flavour, beet pulp, hydrolysed chicken, essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, fish oil, sweet potato, carrot fibre, dried yeast extracts, sea kelp, tomato, zinc proteinate, coconut oil, D-glucosamine, green-lipped mussel, emu oil, L-carnitine, selenium yeast, Yucca schidigera extract, blueberries, carrots, cranberries, peppermint, pumpkin seeds, dandelion, and rosemary.
Black Hawk Healthy Benefits Joints & Muscles is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Dog Food Nutrient Profile for maintenance.
| Crude Protein (min) | 28% |
| Fat (min) | 17% |
| Crude Fibre (max) | 5% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calcium – Ca (min) | 0.9% |
| Phosphorus – P (min) | 0.7% |
| Calorie Content (calculated) | 3,770 kcal ME/kg |
ADDED ESSENTIAL VITAMINS
Choline, Vitamin E, Vitamin C*, Pantothenic acid, Niacin, Riboflavin, Vitamin D, Thiamine, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Folic acid, Biotin*, Vitamin B12.ESSENTIAL MINERALS
Potassium, Chloride, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Iodine, Selenium.ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS
DL-Methionine, L-Tryptophan.*Not recognised as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Ideal feeding quantities may vary by breed, age, activity level, body condition and neutered status, so the following information is a guide only. Adjust to suit your pet's needs.
| Current Weight | Less Active Dogs | Active Dogs |
| KG | Grams per Day | |
| Up to 2kg | Up to 45g | Up to 50g |
| 2 – 5kg | 45 – 85g | 50 – 100g |
| 5 – 10kg | 85 – 140g | 100 – 165g |
| 10 – 15kg | 140 – 190g | 165 – 220g |
| 15 – 25kg | 190 – 280g | 220 – 325g |
| 25 – 35kg | 280 – 365g | 325 – 420g |
| over 35kg | add 70g per 10kg of additional body weight | add 80g per 10kg of additional body weight |
Important Feeding Information
- Joints and muscles are best supported by prolonged feeding of beneficial nutrients. Many will also benefit from a weight management and tailored exercise program.
- Less active = less than 1 hour/day of low impact activity eg. lead walking.
- Active = 1-3 hours/day of low impact activity or up to 1 hour/day of high impact activity eg. off-lead running or agility training.
- 1 metric cup (250ml) = approximately 125g.
- Make sure fresh water in a clean bowl is available at all times.
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Delivery
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If you order before 12pm Monday to Friday your order will be dispatched the same day. We are based on beautiful Waiheke Island, although it's not often our NZ wide customers know this as our delivery times are so fast! If you place your order before 1pm Monday to Friday and are based in Auckland or the North Island delivery is overnight to two working days. South Island and some Rural Addresses over to three working days.
If your order is small and can fit in a satchel and placed before 12pm it will likely reach you overnight on the next working day across the country.
Please note we are currently unable to deliver outside New Zealand. We are also unable to deliver to PO boxes.
Great Barrier Island & Bulky orders under $79.
Bulky orders under $78.99 may incur an additional freight charge of $10. We may contact you before shipping your order to discuss this.
Waiheke Hand Delivery
All Waiheke orders are hand delivered by the team here at Pet Connect and for free, no matter where you live on the island or what you buy. Waiheke orders placed Mon - Fri before 11am will be delivered *same day.
*(Unless anything unforeseen occurred. We're a small team so if one of us is ill we may not be able to complete orders till the following day, this is rare although a possibility.)
Click and Collect (Waiheke customers)
If you have placed your order before 9am Mon- Fri, it will be available for you to pick up from our retail premise. If you placed your order after 9am it will be available to pick up the following business day. This is due to a portion of our stock being stored at another premise. Please provide your contact number and we make contact when your order is ready to collect.
Open hours:
9am - 5pm Weekdays
10am - 4pm - Weekends and Public Holidays
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Price Pledge
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At Pet Connect, we want you to always get the best price on the products your pets love. We regularly check our pricing across NZ — but if you spot an identical product cheaper elsewhere, we'll match it. Just get in touch and we'll sort it out. We also have our great loyalty programme and you can redeem accumulated points to get a unique discount code for use at check out on your next order. Click here to check your loyalty balance!
How it works
If you find an identical product currently available for less at an eligible NZ retailer, we'll match that price. You can claim before you order and we'll apply the matched price at checkout, or within 7 days of your purchase and we'll refund the difference.
What qualifies
The lower price must be from a registered New Zealand retailer with an active NZ-based store, selling the item as a regular part of their range. The product must be identical — same brand, model, size, and variant — new, and currently in stock at the competitor at its standard retail price. The Price Pledge applies to the product price only and excludes delivery charges. If purchasing online, standard freight costs apply in addition to the matched price. Where a competitor's lower price is only available through an auto-ship or subscription programme, we will match that price provided the customer signs up to our Auto Order programme for the same product.
What doesn't qualify
We're unable to match prices from overseas retailers or international websites, private sellers or Trade Me private listings, or prices that are part of a clearance sale, flash sale, bundle deal, or pricing error. Price Pledge cannot be combined with other discount codes or promotional offers.
How to claim
Email us at info@petconnect.nz with the subject line "Price Pledge Claim" and include the product name and details, the competitor's name, and a link or screenshot of their listing showing the price and stock availability. We'll get back to you within 1 business day. Pre-purchase claims will receive a one-time discount code to use at checkout; post-purchase claims approved within the 7-day window will receive a refund of the price difference to your original payment method.
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