What is Mighty-K9?
Mighty-K9 is a 2 fl oz (60 mL) dropper bottle of bacon-flavored organic extra virgin olive oil that contains ESS60. It is sold for dogs and marketed to support joint comfort and mobility. The label reads “Mighty-K9 Canine Supplements.” It is a supplement, not a medicine.
What is ESS60?
ESS60 is a trade name for C60 (a fullerene) dissolved in olive oil. The seller calls it a “Nobel Prize winning discovery.” The discovery of fullerenes did win the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, but that does not mean this product was tested or endorsed by anyone.
Does Mighty-K9 treat arthritis or hip dysplasia?
No. It is a supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. Joint problems in dogs need a veterinary diagnosis, and vets have proven options such as weight management, exercise plans and prescription pain relief.
Has ESS60 been shown to help dogs’ joints?
We found no published trials of C60 or ESS60 for joint health in dogs. Studies in rats and mice exist, with mixed results. The seller’s claim that it is “172× more powerful than Vitamin C” is not something we could verify for this product.
How much should I give?
The seller says once daily mixed into food with the included dropper, with the serving based on your dog’s weight using the seller’s serving calculator. We do not print doses. Follow the directions that come with your bottle and ask your vet.
Is it safe?
A short regulatory-style rat study found no adverse effects at the doses tested, but long-term safety in dogs has not been established, and one study reported that C60 in oil can become toxic when exposed to light. Keep the bottle in its dark container away from light, and talk to your vet before starting.
Which dogs should avoid it, or ask a vet first?
Ask your vet first if your dog has pancreatitis, obesity, liver or kidney disease, food allergies, or takes anti-inflammatories, steroids or blood thinners, and if your dog is a puppy (the seller says under six months), pregnant or nursing.
Is it really only two ingredients?
The seller says so, but one passage on its page also credits a Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM blend. Both statements cannot be right, so we treat the ingredient list as unconfirmed. Check the bottle.
How much does it cost?
We do not print a price, because the checkout reached through our link may differ from other listings. For reference, the brand’s own website listed $64.99 for one 60 mL bottle (regular $89.99) when we checked. Confirm the price, shipping and any auto-renewal at checkout.
What is the guarantee?
The offer is shown with a 60-day money-back guarantee badge. The brand’s own website describes a 30-day guarantee that requires a return authorization and shipping the bottle back, even if empty, with return shipping not included. Confirm which terms apply at checkout.
Is it organic, made in the USA and third-party tested?
The seller says it is certified organic, made in the USA in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and third-party tested. We could not verify these statements. Ask for certificates, and check the bottle for the manufacturer.
