What's the difference between the dog and cat version vs the one for both?

You can check the ingredients for both and see the difference.

Can i mix powder in a container with seed and shake it all up and then seed is covered each feeding

Hi & thanks for the great question! That is a great way to provide the Avian powder in your bird's diet. The "stickiness" of the ground flaxseed helps the powder easily and naturally adhere to seed and other types of feed, so the birds consume it when mixed in with their regular diet. We hope you and your bird see and feel great results from the supplement! Warmly, WF Young (Makers of Absorbine and The Missing Link)

Can I mix that with water

I have never mixed this powder supplement with water. Birds don't drink a lot of water. So, if you mix this powder supplement with water, the birds may not get enough supplement in their systems. I use 1/8 teaspoon of the supplement every morning, and mix it with the bird seed for a few minutes. The supplement dissipates among the grains of seeds. My two birds eat the seeds with the supplement. And, their feathers are very colorful and strong, even after a heavy molt.

Did anyone else notice that this product is called "Avian Formula for Dogs"??

It has been several months ago that I ordered this product for my English Budgies. The package I got definitely says "avian". If you do a search "missing link for birds", this product shows up. If you do a search for "missing link for dogs" this product DOES NOT show up. I'm not sure why Amazon has the incorrect description on the heading, but this is not the first time that I have come across this problem. Now that you have brought it to their attention, maybe they will correct the heading. Missing Link started out making a supplement for dogs, and all their products are similar (if you look on their website). The Avian formula has soy bean added with the basic formula containing meat products. I have talked to some breeders who feed meat and fish to their Budgies but in my research, most do not. My birds did not seem to like this product. With birds, they are definitely difficult to get to try new things. Birds like what they were fed by their mothers when they were babies and if the breeder did not offer food similar to this, they may not take to it even if it is good for them.

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B**C

Good!

Good product. Fast delivery. Seems to work.

30.12.2025

S**N

Birds love it, and it works!

I bought this for my 3 parakeets I adopted at a shelter. The one girl had been attacked when she was found and was doing much better but had less energy ten the other two. I decided to try this and it was amazing how much she perked up. They are all doing great and I have to put some of top of all 3 feed cups because they all run for it in the morning.

2.11.2025

C**N

Healthy Parakeets

Our parakeet is so vital and colorful. We have used the missing link for years and will continue to use it!

28.12.2025

J**.

Hoping this helps my conure...

One of my conures has been plucking her feathers since she turned 2, she's now 19. She's been vet checked and had all blood work come back unremarkable. Truly believe it's a hormonal thing, but I also think she does it if she doesn't get enough attention. I've tried Hemp Well, Avi-Calm (along with Fearherific) plus another supplement like Avi-Calm (but name escapes me.) For 2 years, did quite well on Avi-Calm with Fearherific, hardly plucked at all. Then suddenly she plucked her chest and legs bald overnight. I scrambled for other things to try, like the Hemp Well, but really didn't seem to matter. I came across this Missing Link Powder and decided to give it a try. I've been putting it on her food for a couple of weeks now. She looks really good, though I know she's still plucking some. I'm hoping maybe alternating between these supplements will help. Thus far my only complaint is the ziplock style bag is NOT suited for this powder. My bag would absolutely NOT close after opening the bag because of caked-on powder. I ended up cutting the seals off and clipping the bag shut. Not a dealbreaker, but thought it was worth mentioning. Thanks for reading. Please give a "click" if my review was helpful.

15.05.2021

D**Z

It turned out to be very good

I bought it for a gift and they were very surprised, it turned out to be a great product (I had no idea 🤷🏻‍♀️) it fulfills the functions it promises, it has noticed the changes in its birds

26.11.2025

K**R

Excellent Bird Food Supplement

I add this powder supplement to my bird's daily dry food mix, and it's great for her feather quality. Full of vitamins and natural ingredients she needs to be healthy and happy.

10.05.2025

A**R

It works

Appears to be working

28.12.2025

D**T

Wonderful

2.11.2025

M**Y

My birds just wouldn’t eat the tiny seeds, which seemed to be the larger portion of the mixed seed, for whatever reason. So unfortunately a lot of unnecessary waste.

24.11.2025

L**J

My budgies were going through a moult and were both a little hormonal and irritable. They have been having Missing Link mixed with their food for about 30 days now. Their new feathers are looking great ans they are back to their sweet selves.

12.04.2023

N**U

Je l'ai déjà utilisé. Un peu coûteux mais très recommandé. Peut être donné à l'année.

2.04.2024

S**Z

Highly recommended product👍👍

2.07.2024

I**T

I bought this for my pet pigeon. I recommend this supplement for all pet birds.

1.02.2024

ASIN	B001QEAWS4
ASIN	B001QEAWS4
Age Range Description	All Life Stages
Best Sellers Rank	#34,544 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #83 in Bird Health Supplies
Brand Name	The Missing Link
Breed Recommendation	All breeds
Color	Overall Health
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,500)
Date First Available	November 2, 2004
Date First Available	November 2, 2004
Department	Vitamins & Supplements
Department	Vitamins & Supplements
Directions	Daily Feeding Directions: (Based on size of bird): Small Birds (Canaries, Parakeets, Finches etc): 1/8 tsp, Medium Birds (Conures, Cockatiels, Pigeons): 1/4 tsp, Large Birds (Parrots, Cockatoos, Macaws, Etc): 1/2 tsp. Feeding Instructions: Add The Missing Link to your bird's diet according to its weight. Add Missing Link to soft food, seed, vegetables or fruit, according to size of bird. The daily…
Included Components	No media components
Item Dimensions LxWxH	1.5 x 5 x 6.5 inches
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	6.38 x 4.88 x 1.69 inches
Item Weight	12.7 g
Item model number	74001
Item model number	74001
Manufacturer	W.F. YOUNG, INC.
Manufacturer	W.F. YOUNG, INC.
Manufacturer recommended age	1 month and up
Model Name	Ultimate Avian Formula
Number of Items	1
Product Dimensions	1.5 x 5 x 6.5 inches; 0.45 ounces
Size	3.5 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Specific Uses for Product	Coat
Style	Bird
Target Audience Keyword	birds, dogs
Warranty Description	We offer a satisfaction guarantee on our products.

Avian Color & Shine Superfood Supplement Powder for Captive Birds - Flaxseed, Yucca, Kelp, Phytonutrients & Protein - Supports Energy, Plumage, Digestive & Immune Health - 3.5oz

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