Itchy-because of Missing Link? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Suzy · 12-06-2006, 11:06 AM

We've just started Missing Link over the past month. She gets 1 tsp total per day divided into 2 meals, and weighs 5.5 pounds. I haven't really seen any results yet..but I have noticed that Emma's itchy a lot lately. Mostly in the mornings-I can hear her scratching with her foot moving really fast!

I'm not sure if this is due to the ML or just the start of winter-My skin is dry too!

Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem, or had any advice?

Mitzis Mom · 12-06-2006, 04:23 PM

Now that you mentioned it... Mitzi gets ML since a few weeks and she is scratching more too... maybe it is the ML... it helps her for her arthritis though...

annaschaben · 12-06-2006, 04:27 PM

Roxy has also been itching a lot for the past three weeks or so. Her's is also mainly in the mornings. I would have to guess Roxy's to be the weather bc that is the only thing that had changed in her environment up to that point. I also have started her on ML, but that was just in the last week.

my2boyz · 12-06-2006, 04:27 PM

I also noticed the itching with the boyz when I used ML a while back so I quit using it. I recently got a bag again with the joint supplement in it and they started itching again...I haven't given it to them for a little over a week now and the itching has once again stopped.

chachi · 12-06-2006, 04:29 PM

Mine take the Missing Link and dont itch

Suzy · 12-06-2006, 04:34 PM

So...I'm assuming since others have had the problems too, it's the ML!

Maybe I'll try giving her less of it to see if that helps. Will it still make a difference in her coat if she has SOME ML?

Lorraine · 12-06-2006, 05:34 PM

If there is something in Missing Link that your dog is allergic to, they will itch. You can try cutting back the amount but it may not work, your dog may still itch.
I tried Missing Link many years ago, didn't agree with my Yorkies I had at that time at all and never tried it since.
For arthritis problems, you might check out Glucosamine supplements. You can ask your Vet about dosages for small dogs.
Some senior dog foods have it as an added ingredient.

Lexi's_Mommy · 12-06-2006, 05:41 PM

My Lexi is allergic to the yeast in missing link, of course my Lexi is allergic to everything though.

Patti · 12-06-2006, 05:43 PM

My pom had stomach problems from ML and CAli seemed to itch a little more on it so I have stopped for now but I am going to try again and see if she starts scratching more.

12-06-2006, 11:06 AM	#1
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	Itchy-because of Missing Link? We've just started Missing Link over the past month. She gets 1 tsp total per day divided into 2 meals, and weighs 5.5 pounds. I haven't really seen any results yet..but I have noticed that Emma's itchy a lot lately. Mostly in the mornings-I can hear her scratching with her foot moving really fast! I'm not sure if this is due to the ML or just the start of winter-My skin is dry too! Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem, or had any advice?

12-06-2006, 04:27 PM	#3
annaschaben YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 532	Roxy has also been itching a lot for the past three weeks or so. Her's is also mainly in the mornings. I would have to guess Roxy's to be the weather bc that is the only thing that had changed in her environment up to that point. I also have started her on ML, but that was just in the last week. __________________ Anna & Roxy

12-06-2006, 04:29 PM	#5
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Mine take the Missing Link and dont itch __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-06-2006, 05:34 PM	#7
Lorraine Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 2,060	If there is something in Missing Link that your dog is allergic to, they will itch. You can try cutting back the amount but it may not work, your dog may still itch. I tried Missing Link many years ago, didn't agree with my Yorkies I had at that time at all and never tried it since. For arthritis problems, you might check out Glucosamine supplements. You can ask your Vet about dosages for small dogs. Some senior dog foods have it as an added ingredient. __________________ Lorraine www.loribenyorkies.com Canada

12-06-2006, 05:41 PM	#8
Lexi's_Mommy ~GirlieGirls~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,293	My Lexi is allergic to the yeast in missing link, of course my Lexi is allergic to everything though. __________________ Tricia ~ mommy to Alexis, Victoria, & Candise www.TriciaMartinPhotography.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotosbytricia/sets/

12-06-2006, 04:23 PM	#2
Mitzis Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,837	Now that you mentioned it... Mitzi gets ML since a few weeks and she is scratching more too... maybe it is the ML... it helps her for her arthritis though...

12-06-2006, 04:27 PM	#4
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	I also noticed the itching with the boyz when I used ML a while back so I quit using it. I recently got a bag again with the joint supplement in it and they started itching again...I haven't given it to them for a little over a week now and the itching has once again stopped.

12-06-2006, 04:34 PM	#6
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	So...I'm assuming since others have had the problems too, it's the ML! Maybe I'll try giving her less of it to see if that helps. Will it still make a difference in her coat if she has SOME ML?

12-06-2006, 05:43 PM	#9
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	My pom had stomach problems from ML and CAli seemed to itch a little more on it so I have stopped for now but I am going to try again and see if she starts scratching more. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html