The Missing Link Hip & Joint + Probiotics Supplement 1lb Bag - Superfood Powder for Dog Cartilage & Bone Health, Joint Mobility & Flexibility

I'm a first time puppy owner and my little one has a hip that cracks and she has limped before after intense exercise. The vet says it is nothing, but of course I worry. So I did a lot of research and decided to add a joint supplement to my puppy's diet. From my research, a glucosamine supplement was the way to go. First we tried some glucosamine tablets. They could be broken up into little pieces or eaten whole. Whatever I did, I could not get my puppy to eat them. The smell or the taste was bad to me, and it clearly didn't work for her. Next I did some research on powders. It came down to a few of them and, after comparing products and the prices, I thought this was the better purchase. So I bought this one and I have to say I am happy with the product. It is quite easy to dose! Get a 1/2 teaspoon or full teaspoon measuring spoon and follow the directions. My puppy is about 52 pounds, so I use two scoops. The product does not cake together in the bag but does stay together. It is easy to sprinkle over the food. The product does have a little bit of a smell, but it is not overpowering and does not linger. Most importantly, after my puppy eats the smell is not really on her breath--which is good because my puppy loves to give thank you kisses after feeding her! As for the breakdown of the product, I am not a chemist so I don't know if it contains what it says it contains. But I will note that I have not observed my puppy limping since we have been using the product now for about a month or two. Her coat appears to be a little lighter of a color and maybe even a little thicker. She has not been sick or had an upset tummy with this product. She has normal energy. Most importantly, she really enjoys this product on her food. Given the option, she would absolutely take food with this product sprinkled on it over her normal food. And since I have not taste-tested it, I will take it as a sign it tastes very good too. I will be reordering this product and I would recommend this for any dog who may be developing any leg or hip injury or condition. The product appears to be working and, at the very least, there are nutrients in it that help a developing puppy. Whether you have a puppy or elderly dog, give this a shot! JUST NOTE: It must be refrigerated once open and is only good for 90 days once open. So if you have only one dog, make sure you get the properly sized bag so it does not spoil before you can use it all.

Using this for over 2 years now. It definitely works. I would recommend, but stress that the main base of this is flaxseed which can cause digestion issues if you give a lot to a dog and human. If you have other foods that you give your dog that have flaxseed in it be aware on the amount in their diet. It is also very common for dogs to be intolerable to flaxseed so do your part and make sure your dog is able to eat flaxseed. I got this originally because it has the least side effects compared to other supplements. And it seems that the main negative reviews are from allergies and stomach/consistency. It definitely works for those that don’t have an issue with flaxseed or any other ingredient(s), but you need to give it time like any other supplement (3months) and keep it away from humidity and heat (treat it like it’s just flaxseed). I don’t put it in the fridge since the place I keep it stays in a ideal storage temp, but if your house gets hot or overly humid I would suggest to put it in the fridge so the flaxseed part doesn’t spoil. The bag does not mention about refrigeration and I’m only suggesting this because other reviewers have mentioned refrigeration. Example explanation: 3 days the limp should be less noticeable and 2 weeks you should see better improvement like shorter period of limping after walks. 3 months and they wont be limping/stiff after walks or hard exercises. If it doesn’t help after 3 months then try a different supplement. For those wanting to save with the bigger bag, I bought the 5 lb bag at one point and would only recommend it to those who have multiple dogs because after 3months it stops being effective and I had to buy a new bag to get my dog back to not limping again. I really have a hard time concentrating on researching, but based on the experience with this… yes it helps with joint and mobility. Is it the best? Probably not. Is it a permanent solution to the problem? No, it’s like a bandaid somewhat like tylenol. Once you stop using it the issues come back. However, that is the same with all the rest of the supplements I’ve researched. Will I be keeping the dog on this? I will keep looking, but currently this works fine for my dog. I would definitely recommend this to people who have dogs with non extreme hip/joint issues. It also has omega3 that helps improve your dog’s coat. Hope this helps for those who are debating and weary.

Our old dog seems to have a lot more life and mobility since taking this. On that basis alone it looks like a worthwhile product. As the dog of course cannot confirm this for herself we have to infer this is a benefit since nothing else has changed. A bit surprised to learn it needs to be refrigerated but no real hardship - will be re-ordering.

c'est un produit et un complément complet car cela fait plusieurs années qu'elle en mange et vous avez un excellent service

Our girl had knee surgery at the age of 8 after many years of running with her owners (which she loved). Unfortunately aging and wear and tear got to her and her ligament failed. After her surgery (January 12th, 2021) we were looking for a supplement (Dr. recommended) to help in her healing. We found this product, I read the reviews and decided to take a chance. The product was delivered on Oct 9th 2021, and now, (January 17th, 2022) I am writing this review to say, "wow... what a difference we have noticed". She's like a 2 year old again. Playful, active, (no long runs) chases squirrels, runs through the woods, jumps up on rocks (hasn't done that in months) has power in her back legs and overall is without stiffness and pain. I highly recommend this product and will definitely buy another bag when this one is finished.

This is the first time that I have bought this product through Amazon. Previously I had gotten it at a local pet food store that discontinued it. I was happy to find that I could buy a five pound bag for $150.00 vs the $40/1 lb bag. This stuff is a miracle for my dog, it has given him energy and excellent mobility. He is eight and previously had a TPLO in his right knee. After using this he is no longer limping and the left leg looks solid so no more operations in his future. It has also helped to clear up the dry crusty nose that was a symptom of his lupus. He acts and looks like a much younger dog and this is because of this supplement.

Highly recommended / Definitely beneficial to my dogs health and well being