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Shanatink · 10-13-2006, 06:32 AM

Im about to purchase another bag but I need some help making a descision. I've been putting missing link in all 3 of my girls food. My question is this: should I get the regular missing link formula? or missing link with glucosamine? I have a 4.5 year old boxer that I think would benefit well from the missing link with glucosomine, but do my little ones need the extra glucosomine? Will it be okay if that have it? or should I just get the regular formula? Any input will be very much appreciated, Thanks!

chachi · 10-13-2006, 06:37 AM

I have the regular Missing Link now but the next package I am going to get the plus. On the package it says to maintain healthy joints so I think it is fine for a dog of any age

RLC12345678 · 10-13-2006, 06:44 AM

I agree with Chachi. I am sure the PLUS formula is fine for your other two as well as Penny. The first bag of ML I purchased was the regular. Then I bought my mom the PLUS because her yorkie has Luxating Patellas. But her yorkie would not touch the stuff so she gave the PLUS to me. Now, neither of my yorkies have joint problems, but I feed it to them anyway. I am sure it is not a problem and it'll be fine.

Piccolo's mom · 10-13-2006, 06:46 AM

I would go for Plus.

Mitzis Mom · 10-13-2006, 06:51 AM

Plus! It also is a prevention for joint problems.

Shanatink · 10-13-2006, 06:54 AM

Thanks, im ordering the Plus!

Shanatink · 10-13-2006, 06:55 AM

Thanks, im ordering the Plus!

Its $18.92 at petedge for the 1lb bag. Is it cheaper at petsmart? Or is this a good price?

JCarlson2004 · 10-13-2006, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Shanatink

Thanks, im ordering the Plus!

Its $18.92 at petedge for the 1lb bag. Is it cheaper at petsmart? Or is this a good price?

How long would a 1 lb bag last with 3 dogs?

MyTrixie143 · 10-13-2006, 07:27 AM

It is $18.99 at petsmart plus shipping and handling. So depending on the cost of shipping would be the price difference.
It is $14.99 at www.petfooddirect.com plus shipping. I don't know the shipping price.

doortego · 10-13-2006, 07:28 AM

I think it is about the same price in the store.

Shanatink · 10-13-2006, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

How long would a 1 lb bag last with 3 dogs?

Not long with Penny

. I had an 8oz bag and Im almost out and its been less than 3 weeks and Ive forgotten to put it on thier food sometimes. I dont actually give penny the full dose becasue lets face it, thats like half a bag, lol. I only give penny 2 tablespoons, anymore than that just seem like too much on her food.

Morkie4 · 10-13-2006, 08:12 AM

Hi, yes I have used the missing link plus with my maltese since I've had her. Also petfooddirect is having a sale on the l pound bag presently which is almost an unheard of price as mentioned of $14.95 and the shipping to Florida is $6.99. I've ordered two. I did call the toll free number to see about an expiration date but they do not store this product in their warehouse so she really didn't know.

soneal · 10-13-2006, 12:22 PM

I was thinking of ordering some too for my 3. It says to feed 1 tsp., is that once a day? For those of you that have used the 1 lb. bag, how long do you think it would last me for 3 dogs that are under 20 lbs. each? I guess that means they would get 1 tsp. a day? I just didn't know if I should get the 1 lb. or smaller. petfooddirect has a great price on it.

Mitzis Mom · 10-13-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by soneal

I was thinking of ordering some too for my 3. It says to feed 1 tsp., is that once a day? For those of you that have used the 1 lb. bag, how long do you think it would last me for 3 dogs that are under 20 lbs. each? I guess that means they would get 1 tsp. a day? I just didn't know if I should get the 1 lb. or smaller. petfooddirect has a great price on it.

As I remember it says 1 tsp. per 25 lbs. of weight...

connie k · 10-13-2006, 01:05 PM

I have seen many post on people giving thier dogs missing link. What is it and what is it used for. Sorry this is such a dumb question.

10-13-2006, 06:32 AM	#1
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	Question about missing link Im about to purchase another bag but I need some help making a descision. I've been putting missing link in all 3 of my girls food. My question is this: should I get the regular missing link formula? or missing link with glucosamine? I have a 4.5 year old boxer that I think would benefit well from the missing link with glucosomine, but do my little ones need the extra glucosomine? Will it be okay if that have it? or should I just get the regular formula? Any input will be very much appreciated, Thanks! __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

10-13-2006, 06:37 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I have the regular Missing Link now but the next package I am going to get the plus. On the package it says to maintain healthy joints so I think it is fine for a dog of any age __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-13-2006, 06:46 AM	#4
Piccolo's mom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 778	I would go for Plus. __________________ Barb & Piccolo If your dog barks and doesn't fit in a bread roll, don't eat it.

10-13-2006, 06:54 AM	#6
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	Thanks, im ordering the Plus! __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

10-13-2006, 06:55 AM	#7
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	Thanks, im ordering the Plus! Its $18.92 at petedge for the 1lb bag. Is it cheaper at petsmart? Or is this a good price? __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

10-13-2006, 06:44 AM	#3
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	I agree with Chachi. I am sure the PLUS formula is fine for your other two as well as Penny. The first bag of ML I purchased was the regular. Then I bought my mom the PLUS because her yorkie has Luxating Patellas. But her yorkie would not touch the stuff so she gave the PLUS to me. Now, neither of my yorkies have joint problems, but I feed it to them anyway. I am sure it is not a problem and it'll be fine.

10-13-2006, 06:51 AM	#5
Mitzis Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,837	Plus! It also is a prevention for joint problems.

10-13-2006, 07:27 AM	#9
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	It is $18.99 at petsmart plus shipping and handling. So depending on the cost of shipping would be the price difference. It is $14.99 at www.petfooddirect.com plus shipping. I don't know the shipping price. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

10-13-2006, 07:28 AM	#10
doortego Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US Posts: 2,160	I think it is about the same price in the store.

10-13-2006, 08:12 AM	#12
Morkie4 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 4,549	Good Stuff Hi, yes I have used the missing link plus with my maltese since I've had her. Also petfooddirect is having a sale on the l pound bag presently which is almost an unheard of price as mentioned of $14.95 and the shipping to Florida is $6.99. I've ordered two. I did call the toll free number to see about an expiration date but they do not store this product in their warehouse so she really didn't know. Last edited by Morkie4; 10-13-2006 at 08:15 AM.

10-13-2006, 12:22 PM	#13
soneal I love my Lily Pie Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: west virginia Posts: 1,175	I was thinking of ordering some too for my 3. It says to feed 1 tsp., is that once a day? For those of you that have used the 1 lb. bag, how long do you think it would last me for 3 dogs that are under 20 lbs. each? I guess that means they would get 1 tsp. a day? I just didn't know if I should get the 1 lb. or smaller. petfooddirect has a great price on it. __________________ Lily Buffy Rocco

10-13-2006, 01:05 PM	#15
connie k Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 131	I am such a dork!!! I have seen many post on people giving thier dogs missing link. What is it and what is it used for. Sorry this is such a dumb question. __________________ Connie k