Rep-Cal Calcium Supplement
Phosphorus Free, No Vitamin D3
$7.32
Product ID # 5010
Calcium deficiency is a major dietary problem of captive sugar gliders and a particular
disease condition know as Hind Leg Paralysis (HLP) can occur if inadequate calcium is
available in the diet. But you can't just use any calcium, because many calcium supplements
contain rather high quantities of phosphorus.
Good sugar glider nutrition dictates that maintaining a proper calcium:phosphorous
(Ca:P) ratio is vital to your sugar glider's good health. Many fruits
and vegetables contain phosphorus and we prefer a phosphorus free calcium
product as phosphorus is already present in the sugar glider's diet.
If you are familiar with most of our product recommendations, then you know that we generally
prefer products that are species specific or at a minimum mammal specific.
Rep-Cal is developed by a company that specializes in reptile nutritional needs.
We've looked at lots of different calcium products under the direction of our vet,
Dr. Cianciolo. Her primary directive to us
was to find a product from a reputable company that was just a pure calcium product.
Rep-Cal contains only 100% natural phosphorus free oyster shell Calcium Carbonate for its
calcium source. We actually called the manufacturer of this product and spoke to technical
support. The Calcium Carbonate used is rated as human grade by the USDA
which means that human supplement companies are using the same quality product.
It's the same stuff people take.
This product contains no other additives or supplements. This is
important as we recommend that a separate vitamin supplement is provided through another product,
Vionate. This insures no duplication of vitamins that can build up and cause vitamin toxicity.
Rep-Cal contains no added starch, sugar, soy, preservatives, artificial
coloring, flavoring, or fragrance. Remember, always consult your veterinarian
for any special nutritional problems.
If you are using Leadbeater's Mix as the primary part of your sugar gliders diet, we recommend a dosage of
1 Teaspoon of Vionate and 2 Teaspoons of Rep-Cal Calcium per single batch of mix.
If you are not using Leadbeater's Mix, you can mix one part Vionate, one part Green Label Repcal, and
two parts Arnold's Choice Possum Milk Replacer
in a cheese shaker. Give a single generous sprinkle
per night for two gliders to
only one course of the nightly meal; one sprinkle every
other night for one glider. One shake = 1/8 teaspoon.
This supplement can also be used to gut load or dust insects prior to
feeding. One container of Rep-Cal will last for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2
years with two sugar gliders.
A little bit goes a long way and is very important for the overall health of your pet.
Rep-Cal Calcium Supplement
$7.32
 
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