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06-04-2008, 10:32 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada
Posts: 286
| Has anyone try THE MISSING LINK supplement Flax Seed, Blackstrap Molasses, Rice Bran, Primary Dried Yeast, Sunflower Seed, Freeze Dried Liver, Dehydrated Alfalfa, Dried Carrot, Freeze Dried Bone, Dried Fish Meal, Freeze Dried Oyster, Sprouted Green Barley, Dried Kelp, Lecithin, Garlic, and Yucca Schidigera Extract. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (not less than) 18% Crude Fat (not less than) 28% Crude Fiber (not less than) 10% Moisture (not more than) 10% Minimum per tsp = 3g: Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) 150mg Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) 370mg 40 calories per tablespoon of Missing Link Canine Plus Formula: Flax Seed, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Blackstrap, Molasses, Freeze Dried Beef Liver, Rice Bran, Primary Dried Yeast, Sunflower Seed, Dehydrated Alfalfa, Dried Carrot, Freeze Dried Beef Bone Meal, Freeze Dried Cod Fish Protein Concentrate, Freeze Dried Oyster, Sprouted Green Barley, Dried Kelp, Lecithin, Garlic, and Yucca Schidigera Extract. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (not less than) 20% Crude Fat (not less than) 10% Crude Fiber (not less than) 10% Moisture (not more than) 10% Minimum per tsp = 3g: Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) 450mg (5.6%) Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) 1000mg (12.5%) Glucosamine HCL 500mg (6.3%) IS THIS SAFE FOR OUR YT? I FEED HOMEMADE,
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06-04-2008, 10:34 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island
Posts: 6,095
| Ive used it in the past. I stopped once I got Blaze though. Autumn did fine on it but it made Blaze itch like crazy!!!
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06-04-2008, 10:41 AM | #3 |
My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca.
Posts: 12,228
| It has Omega 3 but it doesn't have Omega 6 fatty acid. Maybe that's the missing link. |
06-04-2008, 10:43 AM | #4 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
Posts: 17,928
| It is safe but, in my opinion, it is not necessary with commercial food and not a good choice for homecooked because there aren't enough vitamins/minerals in it. So, for most dogs it is just another thing to spend money on... If you use it for homecooking, you will have to use other vitamins/minerals also.
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06-04-2008, 10:44 AM | #5 |
My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca.
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| Ok, they have now added the Omega 6. Sorry I missed that. I think the missing link would be ideal if you feed dog food. I find it very expensive, and you can give Pet Tabs that have all the vitamins and minerals for quite a bit less money and lasts longer. |
06-04-2008, 02:14 PM | #6 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: wv
Posts: 49
| I use it, and I have to say I think it works. Sweet Pea, my llittle puppy mill rescue had hardly any hair when I got her, and after I started using it her hair grew. My babies are so finicky I feel that no matter what, at least they have their vitamins. They won't reat pet tabs or any other vitamin, so I mix it in with their wet food. |
06-04-2008, 02:37 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 2,133
| We use Missing Link faithfully and I have to say, I don't know if it's the supplement or the "gamey" diet I have the kids on, but their overall health is great and their coats are all coming in beautifully....
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06-04-2008, 09:32 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa
Posts: 9,493
| I think this is an excellent supplement
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06-05-2008, 07:41 AM | #9 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Chester, OH
Posts: 410
| I use this with all three of our dogs. It has really helped their tear stains. And I've noticed better hair in two of the dogs. Unfortunately, little Lucy is plagued with Matts, it doesn't matter what I do, she seems to get them. I don't know what she does in her crate at night, but after a bath or grooming she'll be matted the next day. But yeah I like it. I do the Missing Link Plus though for the joints, because Lucy thinks she's a flying dog and the other two are getting older. So yeah I think it's great.
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06-05-2008, 07:53 AM | #10 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 378
| I homecook, and use missing link, do I need to use anything else??
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06-05-2008, 09:01 AM | #11 | |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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There is next to no calcium in it and it isn't balanced for homecooking.
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06-05-2008, 09:05 AM | #12 |
Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY
Posts: 10,455
| for months now i use missing link and calcium.. i grind up my own egg shells,put it in a salt shaker and shes good to go... i home cook and i give dry food and sometime wet... i do it all..
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06-05-2008, 09:13 AM | #13 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 378
| Ok! what should I buy? So I know they are getting everything they need?
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