Short answer: the Jelly Stick and the Powder are the same idea in two formats. Both cost $120 for a box of 30 sticks, both are built on the maker's swiftlet nest glyconutrient formula, and both follow the same dosing by weight — 1 stick a day under 30 lbs, 2 sticks a day over 30 lbs. The jelly is a ready-to-eat sweet potato stick you mix with food or give as a treat; the powder is a chicken-flavoured powder you sprinkle over food or mix with water. Neither product treats or cures any disease. Prices below are as listed on the maker's own pages on October 31, 2026. We have not hands-on tested either product.
This article is general information only, not veterinary advice. Nothing in it treats, cures, or prevents any condition. Ask your vet first if your dog has a diagnosed skin condition, is a puppy, is pregnant, or is on medication.
What the two products share
Short answer: the same price, the same 30-stick box, the same dose by weight, and the same core ingredient.
Both products are listed at $120, both boxes hold 30 sticks, and both follow the same directions: small and medium dogs under 30 lbs get 1 stick a day, large and extra-large dogs over 30 lbs get 2 sticks a day. Both are built on swiftlet nest extract, which the maker says is rich in 8 essential glyconutrients including sialic acid, and both are made in Japan in ISO-certified facilities. Both carry the same 90-day money-back guarantee, and both carry the maker's own disclaimer: the information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If the price and the dose are identical, the choice comes down to how your dog eats — which is what the rest of this article is about.
The Jelly Stick: a ready-to-eat treat
Short answer: a 12 g sweet potato jelly stick, 15 calories, mixed with food or given on its own.
Each jelly stick weighs 12 g (0.4 oz) and contains 15 calories. The flavour is natural sweet potato, and the directions say to mix one stick daily with food, treats, or snacks — so it can be fed as a treat in its own right, not only hidden in a meal. The maker labels it for all breeds over 3 months old. The ingredient list is short: swiftlet nest extract, sweet potato, white fungus extract, fish collagen peptide, beet sugar, dried yeast, dextrin, yeast extract, agar, fermented plant extract, polysaccharide thickener, and citric acid. Shelf life is 2 years from manufacture, kept in a cool, dry place. The jelly suits an owner who wants a no-mess, ready-to-feed daily stick — open the packet, mix it in or hand it over, done.
The Powder: a sprinkle that disappears into the meal
Short answer: a 3.3 g chicken-flavoured powder stick, 10 calories, sprinkled over food or mixed with water.
Each powder stick weighs 3.3 g (0.12 oz) and contains 10 calories. The flavour is natural chicken, and the directions say to sprinkle the powder over your dog's regular food, mix it into wet food, or mix it with water. The maker also suggests mixing it with water for dogs that do not drink enough, so the powder can add hydration as well as nutrients. The ingredient list is different from the jelly's: rice flour, dried beer yeast, chicken extract powder, dextrin, swiftlet nest extract, fish collagen peptide, white fungus extract, plant fermentation extract powder, coenzyme Q10, and biotin. The maker's FAQ says the powder is designed to blend easily into meals, making it a fit for picky eaters who would notice — and reject — something new in the bowl.
What each one costs per day
Short answer: exactly the same — $4 a day for a small or medium dog, $8 a day for a large dog.
| Dog size | Sticks a day | Days per box | Cost per day | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30 lbs | 1 | 30 | $4.00 | $120 |
| Over 30 lbs | 2 | 15 | $8.00 | $240 |
The math is identical for both products because the price, the stick count, and the dosing are identical: $120 divided by 30 sticks is $4 a stick. A small or medium dog goes through one box a month; a large dog goes through two. The only cost difference is the dog, not the format — so do not pick one expecting it to be cheaper.
Which one suits which dog
Short answer: picky eaters and dogs that need more water suit the powder; dogs that happily take treats suit the jelly.
A dog that picks around anything new in the bowl is the powder's case: it is made to disappear into regular food, and the chicken flavour matches what most dogs already eat. A dog that does not drink enough water is also a powder case, since the maker suggests mixing it with water. A dog that takes treats eagerly is the jelly's case: a sweet potato stick can be given on its own with food, treats, or snacks, with no bowl-mixing at all. The calorie difference is small — 15 calories a stick for the jelly against 10 for the powder — so it should not decide the choice for most dogs. Flavour is the more practical question: sweet potato or chicken, whichever your dog already likes.
The claims to read carefully
Short answer: the maker's headline result figure comes from a customer survey, not a clinical trial.
Both product pages say most dog owners — 93% of customers, according to the maker — notice visible improvements in their dog's coat, skin, and overall health within 30 days of daily use. That figure carries the maker's own footnote on the homepage and the product pages: it is based on a survey of MIRANEST customers. A customer survey is not a clinical trial, and it is not proof that a product treats anything — so treat the 93% as what surveyed customers reported, not as a measured outcome. The same applies to the before-and-after photos on the maker's site, which carry the same survey footnote. And the strong verbs on the product pages — "stop itching," "soothe allergies," "reduce shedding" — are the maker's words, not a veterinary finding. Neither product treats or cures any disease, and the maker's own pages say so.
What this means for buyers
Short answer: since the price and the dose are the same, buy the format your dog will actually eat every day.
A supplement only works as a routine if the dog eats it without a daily negotiation. If your dog eats anything mixed into food, the powder is the lower-friction choice. If your dog takes treats from your hand, the jelly is the simpler one. Either way, the monthly cost is the same — $120 for a small or medium dog, $240 for a large one — and the 90-day guarantee gives time to find out whether the routine sticks. For a closer look at the jelly itself, see our MIRANEST Jelly Stick for dogs review.
Frequently asked questions
Can I switch between the jelly and the powder?
Both are daily products with the same dosing by weight, and nothing on the maker's pages forbids using one and then the other. If your dog is on medication or has a diagnosed condition, ask your vet before changing anything.
Which is better for a picky eater?
The powder, according to the maker: it is designed to blend into regular food, and the chicken flavour matches most dogs' meals. The jelly can also be mixed with food, but it is a visible stick rather than something that disappears into the bowl.
What age can a dog start?
The jelly is labelled for all breeds over 3 months old. The powder page gives no age floor, so ask your vet before giving it to a puppy.
Does either one treat allergies?
No. Neither product treats or cures any disease, including allergies — the maker says so on its own pages. The products are described as supporting skin comfort and coat health, which is not the same as treating a condition. A dog with a diagnosed allergy needs a vet's plan first.