Glyco-Flex III vs. The Missing Link Plus Canine Formula with Joint Support Comparison

Glyco-Flex III

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The Missing Link Plus Canine Formula with Joint Support

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Product Type

Chewable Tablet or Soft Chew

Granular Powder

How it works

Maintains healthy joints & connective tissue

Helps maintain healthy joints

Additional Benefits

Chondroitin

N/A

Omega Fatty Acids

Manganese

10 mg

N/A

For Medium and Small Dogs

1000 mg

N/A

Creatine

N/A

Perna

600 mg

N/A

What Makes it Different?

Specially formulated for working, sporting or geriatric dogs

Made with all-natural whole food of human edible quality

How Long Does it Take to Work?

1-3 weeks

Usage

Taste

Natural Imitation Roast Chicken Flavor

N/A

Ok to Use with RX Pain Medications?

Recommended For

Dogs

Here's What Customers are Saying Pros

"Since I've had him on Glyco Flex III he is like a pup again"

"Missing Link has completely changed Jetta's life - she bounces around like a puppy"

Here's What Customers are Saying Cons

"my dog is small and only needs 1/4 of the huge pill."

"Poor guy wont eat it"

Vet Review

There is no better trustworthy neutraceutical company in the veterinary profession than the vetriscience company Their very first product called glycoflex, has reliably and in a trustworthy manner served the veterinary community and our companion dogs and cats with degenerative joint disease and arthritis for several decades now. . Fortunately with great distributers like 1800petmeds, products like glycoflex III are now readily available to the public at very reasonable costs. Not only does this wonderful whole food supplement contain the whole food perna canaliculus,(that has been researched recently in even human medicine in significantly helping very severe human arthritis patients), that is naturally rich in glucosamine and chondroitan sulphate, but also adds the wonderful synergistic nutrients in MSM and dimethylglycine(called DMG) to this wonderful formula which only enhances efficacy of this wonderful combination product. . The stage III formula is especially useful in those pets with either advanced arthritis of any cause, or in helping post operatively in terms of reducing recovery time in those aging pets who need to undergo stressful and painful orthopedic procedures. I find it best when this product is combined with other wonderful synergistic joint supplements like proanthozone from 1800petmeds, as well as fatty acids like super joint omega or super pure Omega 3 from 1800petmeds. When these products are used in combination, the efficacy of the combination certainly goes up significantly in my experience and opinion. The only drawbacks I have seen are in those rare dogs who are allergic to shellfish or wont eat this chewable flavored joint supplement, and on even rarer occasion in those pets with established diabetes, where sometimes dose adjustments need to be made. With all of that being said, I give this product an overall rating of 5, with its effectiveness a 5 and its taste a 4.

This wonderful whole food human grade nutritional supplement truly fills in the gaps in nutrition that are lost in the processing of commercial pet foods. Not only do the wide variety of nutrients including flax and other nutrients optimize nutrition for the dog, but the inclusion of added glucosamine also helps maintain healthy joints. I have found that when animal guardians add this wonderful formula to their canine companions' diets, that the immune systems function better, as well as there is better digestion and overall health. While I will recommend the Missing Link only formula to all of my new puppy clients, I will also recommend the Missing Link Plus Canine with Joint support to all of my senior dogs, especially those with any signs of arthritis. Most pets find this formula highly palatable, which is easy to sprinkle and mix with whatever diet is being fed. And boy, will it make that diet so much better and healthier for the pet. I therefore give this product an overall ranking of a 4.5 out of 5.

How Much Do I Give My Pet?

Depends on weight.

RX Prescription Required?

Known Side Effects

Administer Soft Chews during or after the animal has eaten to reduce the incidence of gastrointestinal upset.

None

Rare Side Effects

None

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