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07-17-2010, 01:20 PM | #1 |
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| Missing link Anyone ever use Missing Link and if so what are your thoughts on it. I have used it periodically and don't know if it is a waste of money. Can't decide if it really made a difference. Thanks for your input.
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07-18-2010, 03:38 PM | #2 |
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| I'm in the same boat as you, I have used it now and again and can't tell if it is really working. I now use Salmon Oil and a multivitamin in their food. I'd like to hear what people say too!!
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07-18-2010, 05:58 PM | #3 |
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| Hoping to get some feedback.
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07-19-2010, 07:28 AM | #4 |
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| Has no one used this or maybe no one can tell if it really works either? Stumped.
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07-19-2010, 07:47 AM | #5 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | When I first joined Yorkietalk, everyone was recommending Missing Link. I tried it, and can't say that it made any difference, its main ingredient is ground flax seed, and I'm a great fan of ground flax seed for a variety of reasons. We used the Missing Link for a long time, and later changed to just ground flax seed, since I use that too. He does have a great coat, but I don't think it has much to do with the flax seed, I believe that it's due to genetics.
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07-19-2010, 07:58 AM | #6 |
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| Ive used it and didn't really see a difference. Im with nancy I believe a great coat comes from genetics
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07-19-2010, 08:08 AM | #7 |
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| I have tried it and agree with the others..I see know big change. I did notice one thing though, that Levi had to #2 more often. It seemed to stop when I took him off of it maybe to much protein for him or something else perhaps.
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07-19-2010, 08:26 AM | #8 |
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| Thanks everyone. Was going to try it again. Sophie has a nice silky coat and Lola has a cotton coat. Just didn't want to waste any more money. Sophie's coat is fragile and am looking for something to strengthen it. Thanks again, you've been helpful.
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07-19-2010, 08:27 AM | #9 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Ground flax seed adds fiber, and is really good for intestinal health, but Levi may have not needed it.
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07-19-2010, 08:39 AM | #10 |
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| Definitely not necessary. What are you looking for it to do?
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07-19-2010, 09:01 AM | #11 |
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| I used it several years ago as a supplement when I home cooked for my dogs. With the food I'm feeding now (NV kibble and raw), I don't feel that it is necessary.
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07-19-2010, 11:26 AM | #12 |
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| Was looking for the best thing for skin and coat health, as well as for bone and joints. I have used fish oil and glucosamine along with ester c, but was hoping for an all in one. Lola suffered from a broken leg when she was a puppy and is more likely to develop arthritis.
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07-19-2010, 11:29 AM | #13 |
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| your not going to get as much glucosamine in missing link as you would get giving it separately
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07-19-2010, 11:37 AM | #14 |
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| I agree with Chachi. An actual glucosamine product is beter. Cosequin (ro now Dasuquin) come highly recommended by vets.
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