a_daerr Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Henry had a recent bacterial infection that caused some issues with his coat- mainly dry skin and several little patches of hair loss. At the recommendation of the vet, I decided to try Missing Link. Whoa!! It's only been a week, but what a difference! His fur is noticeably softer and thicker, with no dry patches. I've never had results like these with fish oil or any other supplement. There's no telling whether or not it will help re-grow hair on his belly or butt, but I'm pleased so far. Two thumbs up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valencia Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I put my kids on Missing Link before I found out Stewart's limp was from osteo, not arthritis; the difference in him and my female greyhound even after a few days was incredible. She started acting like a 2 year old, and she is 10. I'm not sure if that is a good thing or not. Quote Shannon, mom to Shae, Jesse James and Linus the Chinese Cresteds,and bridge angels Sydney Sue and Stewart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristar Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I tried it years ago and yup, it did help her with hair growth. Plus, if they have any trouble with anal glands, it's supposed to help with that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saucyalysoon Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Huh, our girl is still bald on her butt from the track. Definitely interested in trying that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 which variety and are you giving any other suppliments. i do remember you posting that you buy fish oil, still using it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 which variety and are you giving any other suppliments. i do remember you posting that you buy fish oil, still using it? I've tried a bunch of different things. First was Nutri-Vet multi-vitamin chews, then generic fish oil capsules from the drug store, then Plato Pets brand wild salmon oil. The salmon oil made decent difference but seemed to give Truman diarrhea. So right now, the only thing we're doing is the kibble and Missing Link. I got a five-pound bag of the "Ultimate Skin and Coat" formula through Amazon. It will probably last me a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 It takes 3-6 weeks for a nutrient to make a positive difference in skin and coat, so what you're likely seeing is results from whatever you were doing previously . Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hmmm... I hadn't been doing anything else previously. The last we did fish oil was maybe three months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Spring shed, perhaps? By nature, skin and hair can't respond real fast, except in the case of allergens (skin can get worse or somewhat better quickly) and infections (worse quickly but takes awhile to heal). Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I've tried a bunch of different things. First was Nutri-Vet multi-vitamin chews, then generic fish oil capsules from the drug store, then Plato Pets brand wild salmon oil. The salmon oil made decent difference but seemed to give Truman diarrhea. So right now, the only thing we're doing is the kibble and Missing Link. I got a five-pound bag of the "Ultimate Skin and Coat" formula through Amazon. It will probably last me a year. If memory serves, the ML is supposed to be used within a few weeks/months of opening the bag. Maybe it has changed? I'm sensitive to this because after Spencer's having a bad bacterial infection of the intestines and beaucoup problems afterward, spoilage or contamination is something I take no chances with. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) If memory serves, the ML is supposed to be used within a few weeks/months of opening the bag. Maybe it has changed? I'm sensitive to this because after Spencer's having a bad bacterial infection of the intestines and beaucoup problems afterward, spoilage or contamination is something I take no chances with. Not to my knowledge... I know you absolutely have to keep it refrigerated though. ETA: Their website says "for maximum effectiveness, it should be used in 90 days." So I sent customer service an email to ask what that means. I don't know if past 90 days there's a possibility it could spoil and be harmful, or if it just won't be as effective? I'm waiting for a response. Thanks for the heads up. Edited June 4, 2013 by a_daerr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RMarie Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 We've had James on Missing Link for a week or so and it's remarkable how LESS itchy he is. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I looked it up on Amazon - is this a powder, or a more mealy substance - what's the texture like? And do you just sprinkle it on their food? Wet or dry? Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 It's a powder, but not dry or dusty. It feels a little wet. You sprinkle one teaspoon on their food twice a day, just as it comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I think it has molasses in it, so it'll taste sweet to your dog. (The texture--and color--made me think of brown sugar.) I used it in the past on a black dog with some skin issues, and it was very helpful. (And she'd lick it out of her bowl, even if it fell off the kibble.) These days, everyone here has good skin and coats, but perhaps I should put my guys back on a joint formulation. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 Yes! Does remind me of brown sugar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forevergrey Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I remember using Missing Link ages ago, like back in the 90's with my first greyhounds. It was discussed on greyhound-L so I started buying it. I don't really remember how exactly it effected my dogs but I did use it for a while, (it was so long ago). It may have helped my first greyhound, he was black and did not have a very shiny coat and had some baldness. But then he changed into a very shiny sleek black beauty. May have been the ML that did the trick. I don't remember why I stopped using it. Wonder if it can have the same effect on people. Pattern baldness is a problem for many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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