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PAW by Blackmores

Dependable and easy to find, and a trusted Australian name for joint and skin/coat support. But it lands a clear step below the purest options like Natural Animal Solutions: broader, more processed formulas, more added excipients, and a pharmacy-brand premium per dose. A solid choice — just not the cleanest or simplest in the category. Not veterinary advice.

Vet-developed joint, skin and coat support from Blackmores, with strong availability across pet and pharmacy retailers. A respectable range — but it sits a clear notch below the purest single-ingredient supplements: the formulas are broader and more processed, carry more added excipients than a strictly natural product, and the pharmacy-brand positioning adds a premium per dose. Good and widely trusted, just not as clean or as simple as the category's best.

StrongPremium tierAustraliaReviewed 2026

Reviewed by the PetReviews editorial team

Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice

Overall score

Weighted across six areas · /100

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Value
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Ingredients
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Transparency
PAW by Blackmores dog food
80/ 100
Strong
Editorial assessment

Our verdict

Dependable and easy to find, and a trusted Australian name for joint and skin/coat support. But it lands a clear step below the purest options like Natural Animal Solutions: broader, more processed formulas, more added excipients, and a pharmacy-brand premium per dose. A solid choice — just not the cleanest or simplest in the category. Not veterinary advice.

The breakdown

How PAW by Blackmores scores

Every brand runs through the same 100-point model. Each area below is weighted by importance — price and ingredients carry the most.

Price & valueGood74/100
Ingredient qualityStrong81/100
Nutrition & suitabilityGood79/100
TransparencyStrong81/100
AvailabilityStrong81/100
Customer sentimentGood79/100
The record

Ownership & transparency

Ownership
Blackmores (Australia)
Country of manufacture
Australia
Retailer relationship
Independent — widely stocked across retailers
The balance

Pros & cons

What works

  • Vet-developed by an established Australian healthcare brand
  • Well-known joint care and skin/coat formulas
  • Widely available across pet and pharmacy retailers
  • Clear, single-purpose products

Watch-outs

  • Broader, more processed formulas than the purest single-ingredient supplements
  • More added excipients than a strictly natural product
  • Pharmacy-brand positioning adds a premium per dose
The fit

Who it's for

Best for

  • Owners wanting a recognised joint-care supplement
  • Dogs needing skin, coat or nail support
  • Those who value broad retailer availability

Look elsewhere if

  • You want a complete and balanced meal
  • You prefer the lowest-cost option
The range

Key PAW by Blackmores products we rate

PAW by Blackmores

PAW by Blackmores Osteosupport Joint Care for Dogs 150 Capsules

89
StrongAll life stagesGrain-free

Est. cost / day

$1.10

~15kg adult dog

Price / kg

$812.50/kg

0.08kg bag

First ingredient

Green lipped mussel

Protein

0%

A well-known green-lipped-mussel joint-care supplement. A complement to a complete diet — not veterinary advice.

PAW by Blackmores

PAW by Blackmores Coat, Skin & Nails Multivitamin for Dogs 300g

88
StrongAll life stagesGrain-free

Est. cost / day

$0.50

~15kg adult dog

Price / kg

$116.67/kg

0.3kg bag

First ingredient

Natural skin & coat actives

Protein

0%

A multivitamin to support healthy skin, coat and nails. A supplement to feed alongside a complete diet.

Best value in range

PAW by Blackmores Osteosupport Joint Care for Dogs 150 Capsules

A well-known green-lipped-mussel joint-care supplement. A complement to a complete diet — not veterinary advice.

$812.50/kgrating 89/100

Weakest value in range

PAW by Blackmores Coat, Skin & Nails Multivitamin for Dogs 300g

Lower-scoring on our value-and-quality blend at $116.67/kg. Compare carefully on cost per day before choosing it over the rest of the range.

$116.67/kgrating 88/100

Where to buy

Price across retailers

Illustrative everyday pricing for PAW by Blackmores key products. The cheapest retailer can shift with sales, member and subscription pricing — always check price per kg before you buy.

ProductSizePrice / kgCheapest retailerFrom
PAW by Blackmores Osteosupport Joint Care for Dogs 150 Capsules0.08kg$812.50/kgPet Circle$63
PAW by Blackmores Coat, Skin & Nails Multivitamin for Dogs 300g0.3kg$116.67/kgPet Circle$34

Lowest everyday price in this table. Prices are illustrative.

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Retailers that stock PAW by Blackmores

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The bottom line

Final verdict on PAW by Blackmores

Dependable and easy to find, and a trusted Australian name for joint and skin/coat support. But it lands a clear step below the purest options like Natural Animal Solutions: broader, more processed formulas, more added excipients, and a pharmacy-brand premium per dose. A solid choice — just not the cleanest or simplest in the category. Not veterinary advice.

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PAW by Blackmores FAQs

PAW by Blackmores scores 80/100 overall (Strong) on our 100-point model, with a value score of 74/100. Dependable and easy to find, and a trusted Australian name for joint and skin/coat support. But it lands a clear step below the purest options like Natural Animal Solutions: broader, more processed formulas, more added excipients, and a pharmacy-brand premium per dose. A solid choice — just not the cleanest or simplest in the category. Not veterinary advice.

Across the retailers we track, Pet Circle currently shows the lowest everyday price on a key PAW by Blackmores product. Prices are illustrative and change often, so compare price per kg and member or subscription pricing before you buy. See our full price comparison above.

Worth comparing carefully against Natural Animal Solutions. Each sits in a similar tier; check cost per day and ingredient quality for your dog's size and needs.

Within the range we rate, PAW by Blackmores Osteosupport Joint Care for Dogs 150 Capsules scores best on our value-and-quality blend. Match the bag size to your dog's daily serve so you are comparing cost per day, not just sticker price. This is general information, not veterinary advice.