Do you use vitamins and/or supplements? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

jbnsa · 06-17-2006, 06:24 AM

I apologize for posting this twice. I originally posted it in the Diet section but only got one response and wanted a few more.

I was looking at a Doctors Foster & Smith catalog and they have several vitamins and supplements. They have a Lifestage Select for small breeds

I like that it has the Omega 3 Fatty Acids and natural fish oils as well as antioxidants and calcium. Is it overkill if you are feeding them a premium dog food? Cali is a very picky eater so I would like to know that she is getting all that she needs. I myself am a vitamin junkie but do not want to put any unnecessary strain on her system as she is so small (will be 3 to 3.5 lb full grown). She is 5 months now. If you do recommend vitamins, which do you use and how early can you start them. Thanks for the advice.

RLC12345678 · 06-17-2006, 01:09 PM

I learned about the supplement called Missing Link on YorkieTalk. I was looking for something to help with Hobbs' dry, itchy, flaky skin. Not only has it dramatically helped his skin, but he has so much more energy and I just think he feels better overall. I know a lot of people on YorkieTalk use Missing Link and love it! Here is the website:

http://www.designinghealth.com/produ...ucts_main.html

Hobbs is such a picky eater and he absolutely loves Missing Link. He licks it off his food sometimes.

jbnsa · 06-17-2006, 01:18 PM

Thanks for the reply. Patti also recommended Missing Link. I will have to give it a try. Thanks for the advice.

romeos mommy · 06-17-2006, 02:03 PM

we use wellness super 5 supplement similiar to missing link. there is a post on yt that shows it has better ingredients. we started using it for dry/itchy skin. i put it ontop of royal canin yorkie formula.
http://www.oldmotherhubbard.com/dogs...Sup5Supplement

yorkieskater · 06-21-2006, 05:07 AM

I am big into holistic care. I use Shaklee Vita Lea (1/4 two times a day with homecooked meal), one omega 3 for brain development, and a pinch of a seaweed supplement and shaklee's flavomax and pinch of acidopholis.
I give 1/4 shaklee liver dtx once a month to clean out.
He gets two drops of black walnut 5 days a week during mosquito season and a heartworm nosode for heartworm prevention.
I also like Dr. Bob's Heatlhy Nuggets and use those sometimes in addition or in place of.
suz

Timmy · 06-21-2006, 05:24 AM

Missing Link! I just started using it because Timmy's coat was dry. It's been only 1 week and I already notice a difference. I also give it to Mimi.

Lexi Rae · 06-21-2006, 07:15 AM

where can i purchase missing link?

RLC12345678 · 06-21-2006, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

where can i purchase missing link?

You can order it online at their website:
http://www.designinghealth.com/produ...ucts_main.html

Or someone said that you can get it at Petsmart. I order mine, so I am not positive that you can get it at Petsmart.

If you order it, get the 8oz bag. You have to keep it refridgerated and whatever is leftover after 3 months should be thrown out. With the 8oz bag, there shouldn't be too much left after 3 months.

Lexi Rae · 06-21-2006, 07:22 AM

thank you

chachi · 06-21-2006, 07:22 AM

I use Missing Link too

RLC12345678 · 06-21-2006, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

thank you

Woops! Here is the actual webpage where you can place your order.

http://www.designinghealth.com/cgi-b...9&catalog=Dogs

Julz · 06-21-2006, 07:38 AM

I give "Brewers Yeast with Garlic". It also repells fleas. I do not treat for fleas in any other way (no Frontline, etc.) and we are FLEA FREE. The Brewers Yeast is from Walmart (only Walmart product I buy for my Yorkies) and is an 8-in-one vitamin. Stinky little pills that the dogs love and are convinced it is a treat

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06-17-2006, 06:24 AM	#1
jbnsa Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 56	Do you use vitamins and/or supplements? I apologize for posting this twice. I originally posted it in the Diet section but only got one response and wanted a few more. I was looking at a Doctors Foster & Smith catalog and they have several vitamins and supplements. They have a Lifestage Select for small breeds I like that it has the Omega 3 Fatty Acids and natural fish oils as well as antioxidants and calcium. Is it overkill if you are feeding them a premium dog food? Cali is a very picky eater so I would like to know that she is getting all that she needs. I myself am a vitamin junkie but do not want to put any unnecessary strain on her system as she is so small (will be 3 to 3.5 lb full grown). She is 5 months now. If you do recommend vitamins, which do you use and how early can you start them. Thanks for the advice.

06-21-2006, 05:07 AM	#5
yorkieskater No Longer a Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY Posts: 342	what I use I am big into holistic care. I use Shaklee Vita Lea (1/4 two times a day with homecooked meal), one omega 3 for brain development, and a pinch of a seaweed supplement and shaklee's flavomax and pinch of acidopholis. I give 1/4 shaklee liver dtx once a month to clean out. He gets two drops of black walnut 5 days a week during mosquito season and a heartworm nosode for heartworm prevention. I also like Dr. Bob's Heatlhy Nuggets and use those sometimes in addition or in place of. suz

06-21-2006, 07:15 AM	#7
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	where can i purchase missing link? __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

06-21-2006, 07:22 AM	#9
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	thank you __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

06-21-2006, 07:22 AM	#10
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I use Missing Link too __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-17-2006, 01:09 PM	#2
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	I learned about the supplement called Missing Link on YorkieTalk. I was looking for something to help with Hobbs' dry, itchy, flaky skin. Not only has it dramatically helped his skin, but he has so much more energy and I just think he feels better overall. I know a lot of people on YorkieTalk use Missing Link and love it! Here is the website: http://www.designinghealth.com/produ...ucts_main.html Hobbs is such a picky eater and he absolutely loves Missing Link. He licks it off his food sometimes.

06-17-2006, 01:18 PM	#3
jbnsa Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 56	Thanks for the reply. Patti also recommended Missing Link. I will have to give it a try. Thanks for the advice.

06-17-2006, 02:03 PM	#4
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsauken , NJ Posts: 4,068	we use wellness super 5 supplement similiar to missing link. there is a post on yt that shows it has better ingredients. we started using it for dry/itchy skin. i put it ontop of royal canin yorkie formula. http://www.oldmotherhubbard.com/dogs...Sup5Supplement

06-21-2006, 05:24 AM	#6
Timmy Mimi & Gabby too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,208	Missing Link! I just started using it because Timmy's coat was dry. It's been only 1 week and I already notice a difference. I also give it to Mimi.

06-21-2006, 07:38 AM	#12
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	I give "Brewers Yeast with Garlic". It also repells fleas. I do not treat for fleas in any other way (no Frontline, etc.) and we are FLEA FREE. The Brewers Yeast is from Walmart (only Walmart product I buy for my Yorkies) and is an 8-in-one vitamin. Stinky little pills that the dogs love and are convinced it is a treat .