4.7(3,600)Amazon rating$28.691,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
A superfood style powder that folds glucosamine, chondroitin, omega fatty acids and a live probiotic strain into one daily scoop, and it holds a solid 4.7 star average across 3,600 ratings.
Owners who want a powder they can mix into food rather than a pill or chew, and who like the idea of joint support and probiotics combined in one product.
Skip if
Your dog has a beef, fish or shellfish allergy, since this powder lists all three as allergen considerations.
Form Powder
Flavor Supplement Powder
Best for Hips & Joints
Weight 16 Ounces
Priced 13% below the category median ($32.91 across 92 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 3,600 owner ratings
Popularity4.0/5
3,600 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Missing Link takes a different approach than the tablet and chew formulas elsewhere in this category, packaging its hip and joint blend as a powder meant to be scooped over food. Each 3 teaspoon serving includes omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids from flaxseed, glucosamine from a shellfish source, chondroitin from a bovine source and MSM.
Beyond the joint ingredients, the formula also includes 288 million CFU of the probiotic Bacillus coagulans, a prebiotic (fructooligosaccharide), hyaluronic acid, taurine and yucca schidigera extract, along with alfalfa, kelp, carrot and other whole food ingredients rounding out the label.
Sold in a 1 lb bag, it has built a strong following with 3,600 ratings at a 4.7 star average, even though its roughly 1,000 units bought per month is more modest than some of the higher volume chews in this category.
Pros
Combines glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and omega fatty acids with a probiotic in one product
Powder format mixes into any meal, useful for dogs that refuse pills or chews
Includes 288 million CFU of Bacillus coagulans plus a prebiotic
Strong 4.7 star average across 3,600 reviews
Cons
Lists beef, fish and shellfish as allergen considerations, ruling it out for dogs with those sensitivities
Powder requires an extra step of measuring and mixing at each meal
Lower monthly sales volume than several tablet and chew competitors in this list
Specifications
Form
Powder
Flavor
Supplement Powder
Best for
Hips & Joints
Weight
16 Ounces
Performance notes
A 3 teaspoon (8 gram) serving delivers 950 mg omega 3 fatty acids, 440 mg glucosamine HCl from a shellfish source, 400 mg omega 9, 340 mg omega 6, 250 mg MSM, 100 mg chondroitin sulfate from a bovine source, plus smaller amounts of hyaluronic acid, taurine, yucca schidigera extract, kelp and zinc. It also includes 288 million CFU of the probiotic Bacillus coagulans and a fructooligosaccharide prebiotic, giving it a broader gut and joint combination than the straight glucosamine and chondroitin chews in this category.
What buyers say
With 3,600 ratings averaging 4.7 stars, this powder has earned strong buyer trust, though its roughly 1,000 units bought per month is more modest than the top selling chewable tablets in this roundup.
How is this different from the chewable tablet options in this category?
This is a powder meant to be scooped over food rather than a chewable tablet or biscuit. It also adds a probiotic strain and prebiotic fiber alongside the glucosamine, chondroitin and omega fatty acids found in joint chews.
Is this safe for dogs with food allergies?
The label lists beef, fish and shellfish as allergen considerations, so this would not be a fit for a dog with a known sensitivity to any of those. As with any new supplement, check with your vet first.
What does the probiotic add to a joint supplement?
The formula includes 288 million CFU of Bacillus coagulans along with a prebiotic fiber, which is meant to support digestive health alongside the joint focused ingredients. It is not a substitute for veterinary care if your dog has ongoing digestive or joint issues.
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