Do you give your yorkie Missing Link? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Gingergirlsmom · 06-30-2006, 10:20 AM

Yaay! I've been reading so much about Missing Link that I finally had to get some for Ginger and Kirby. But it got me thinking, how many of you actually use Missing Link and what do you think? If you've been adding it to your dogs food what advantages have you seen. If you've stopped using it for any reason, why?

txshopper73 · 06-30-2006, 10:45 AM

I've never tried it but I've heard wonderful things about it. Asked petsmart if they carry it and they had never heard of it...

Patti · 06-30-2006, 10:52 AM

I started about 3 months ago and there has been a big difference in Cali's coat and skin, she still scratches though. Her apeptite and general health has also improved. Cali eats only chicken so I feel the supplement is definatley helping. Cali's parents coats weren't the best and I feel Cali's coat has surpassed her parents coats. I definately think the Missin glInk is the reason for the improvements.

KellyV · 06-30-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by txshopper73

I've never tried it but I've heard wonderful things about it. Asked petsmart if they carry it and they had never heard of it...

That's odd. They have it listed on their website! I'm surprised they said they'd never heard of it... Even the little no name corner pet stores in my area have it. Maybe you asked a brand new employee or something!

Kona · 06-30-2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by txshopper73

I've never tried it but I've heard wonderful things about it. Asked petsmart if they carry it and they had never heard of it...

They do have it. I was at a PetSmart yesterday and I saw it... I've seen it at another PetSmart too.

txshopper73 · 06-30-2006, 11:20 AM

Well, our PetSmart hasn't been open for more than a couple of months...so these are new people. I just need to go in there and REALLY search the shelves.

romeos mommy · 06-30-2006, 11:28 AM

we use wellness super 5 supplement. similiar to missing link. it's cheaper and supposed to be better. i've seen a big improvement to skin/hair.

http://www.oldmotherhubbard.com/dogs...Sup5Supplement

Oscar's Mummy · 06-30-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Kona

They do have it. I was at a PetSmart yesterday and I saw it... I've seen it at another PetSmart too.

Not all Petsmarts carry it - Mine here doesn't and neither does Petcetera... I had to go to Rens Pets Depot...

Gingergirlsmom · 06-30-2006, 12:00 PM

Our Pet Smart doesnt have it, neither does our Super Petz. I finally found it at Pet Valu.

chachi · 07-01-2006, 02:37 AM

Our Petsmart carries it. I love it I have noticed a difference in both of my dogs coats

trixiesmith · 07-01-2006, 06:14 AM

How long do they usually take it before you can start seeing a difference. Mine have been taking it a week now.

Gingergirlsmom · 07-01-2006, 12:53 PM

Someone else will have to answer that...mine have only been taking it for two days

Nikki+2 · 07-06-2006, 10:12 AM

I've seen a big difference in Gracie's coat. I've read most people see a difference in about 3 weeks but I don't think I really noticed until a month or so. Gracie's hair is much shinier and growing faster. She also used to spit up a little yellow bile now and then and that has almost completely stopped. I got mine at PetSmart.

Oscar's Mummy · 07-06-2006, 10:21 AM

For those of you that do use it - how much do you give your dog each day? I only add about 1/5th a teaspoon in one of Oscar's meals per day (he's 3lbs and his meals are quite small) - is this too little to expect to see any results?

I definitely noticed that he started pooping better

(more regularly and consistently tootsie rolls!) Which makes sense with the fibre content and they say it helps the digestive system. That in itself makes it worth it to me as I've had problems with Oscar's delicate digestive system.

Jaspermom · 07-06-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Oscar's Mummy

For those of you that do use it - how much do you give your dog each day? I only add about 1/5th a teaspoon in one of Oscar's meals per day (he's 3lbs and his meals are quite small) - is this too little to expect to see any results?

I definitely noticed that he started pooping better

(more regularly and consistently tootsie rolls!) Which makes sense with the fibre content and they say it helps the digestive system. That in itself makes it worth it to me as I've had problems with Oscar's delicate digestive system.

I feed Dreama and Wosie 1/4 tsp on each meal (2xday), and their coats are definitely benefiting. I love what it has done to Wosie's especially, and I noticed a big difference about a month after she started on it.

I will never stop using it!

View Poll Results: Do you give your yorkie Missing Link?
No, I've never tried it.	36	66.67%
Yes, & there's been a big improvement in coat &/or skin	9	16.67%
Yes, & there's been a big improvement in health	0	0%
Yes, but it's made little or no difference in my pet	1	1.85%
Yes, but I've just started, too soon to tell result	6	11.11%
I used to, but stopped.	2	3.70%
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06-30-2006, 10:20 AM	#1
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,140	Do you give your yorkie Missing Link? Yaay! I've been reading so much about Missing Link that I finally had to get some for Ginger and Kirby. But it got me thinking, how many of you actually use Missing Link and what do you think? If you've been adding it to your dogs food what advantages have you seen. If you've stopped using it for any reason, why? __________________ Can't wait to meet you at.... the 2009 YorkieTalk Meetup in Alexandria

06-30-2006, 10:45 AM	#2
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 14,178 Blog Entries: 1	I've never tried it but I've heard wonderful things about it. Asked petsmart if they carry it and they had never heard of it... __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley Gracie, London and Dallas

06-30-2006, 10:52 AM	#3
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 18,347	I started about 3 months ago and there has been a big difference in Cali's coat and skin, she still scratches though. Her apeptite and general health has also improved. Cali eats only chicken so I feel the supplement is definatley helping. Cali's parents coats weren't the best and I feel Cali's coat has surpassed her parents coats. I definately think the Missin glInk is the reason for the improvements. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

06-30-2006, 11:20 AM	#6
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 14,178 Blog Entries: 1	Well, our PetSmart hasn't been open for more than a couple of months...so these are new people. I just need to go in there and REALLY search the shelves. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley Gracie, London and Dallas

06-30-2006, 11:28 AM	#7
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Voorhees, NJ Posts: 3,312	we use wellness super 5 supplement. similiar to missing link. it's cheaper and supposed to be better. i've seen a big improvement to skin/hair. http://www.oldmotherhubbard.com/dogs...Sup5Supplement Last edited by romeos mommy; 06-30-2006 at 11:31 AM.

06-30-2006, 12:00 PM	#9
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,140	Our Pet Smart doesnt have it, neither does our Super Petz. I finally found it at Pet Valu. __________________ Can't wait to meet you at.... the 2009 YorkieTalk Meetup in Alexandria

07-01-2006, 02:37 AM	#10
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 22,521	Our Petsmart carries it. I love it I have noticed a difference in both of my dogs coats __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-01-2006, 06:14 AM	#11
trixiesmith Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 274	How long do they usually take it before you can start seeing a difference. Mine have been taking it a week now.

07-01-2006, 12:53 PM	#12
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,140	Someone else will have to answer that...mine have only been taking it for two days __________________ Can't wait to meet you at.... the 2009 YorkieTalk Meetup in Alexandria

07-06-2006, 10:12 AM	#13
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 6,137	I've seen a big difference in Gracie's coat. I've read most people see a difference in about 3 weeks but I don't think I really noticed until a month or so. Gracie's hair is much shinier and growing faster. She also used to spit up a little yellow bile now and then and that has almost completely stopped. I got mine at PetSmart.

07-06-2006, 10:21 AM	#14
Oscar's Mummy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,275	For those of you that do use it - how much do you give your dog each day? I only add about 1/5th a teaspoon in one of Oscar's meals per day (he's 3lbs and his meals are quite small) - is this too little to expect to see any results? I definitely noticed that he started pooping better (more regularly and consistently tootsie rolls!) Which makes sense with the fibre content and they say it helps the digestive system. That in itself makes it worth it to me as I've had problems with Oscar's delicate digestive system. __________________ Janice, Oscar and Baby Ruth "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog."