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Old 03-24-2004, 10:46 PM
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vitamins/supplements

Ok, expiration dates are coming up fast on my calcium and vitamins for my iggy....(these are the only ones i've ever used) right now im using Repcal Calcium w/ vit.D3 (every 3 feeding) and zoo med's reptivite (1x a week).
My local pet store has neither of these products.
What should i get instead? is there a good product w/o Vit. A....that has betacarotene to replace so there's no chance of an o.d.?
Also, should i stay w/ calcium supplements w/ the vit.D3?
Any reccommendations will be greatly appreciated.
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Old 03-26-2004, 11:39 PM
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Hmm...no reccommendations? Not even from the lizard-loving ladies? Nicole?
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If you are using good UVB lights or taking the iggy outside for real sunlight, then stay away from D3, period.
Many risks are involved with its use and even some debate as to whether it is actually absorbed and used properly in the animals bodies.

Do a search on D3 and calcium in the health issues for more posts with more details
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Old 03-26-2004, 11:59 PM
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Hey I just got back from Horse back riding
Actually, Eddie is right---invest in MVB's (Trex is awesome) some natural sunlight, and a varied diet. D3 is not passed and build in the body creating toxicity.
Up until recently I was using monster diet to supplement...but they have started rejecting it---so I got some Iguana dust byh T rex.
It stated it was highly palatable, and good enough to coat iceberg lettuce and make it a complete food source--and has human grade nutrients. Another thing I liked is that it is species specific.
In any case, my concern was if they would like and and they LOVE it. I coat their salad in a shake n bake style and they just went wild for it this week.
Reptile Direct is having a sale in case you wanted to try it (I think it's $2).
I am planning on trying the other animal supplements as well
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Old 03-27-2004, 02:17 PM
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Thank you so much! Does the Iguana Dust have both vitamins and calcium, or should i use a separate calcium supp?? I just am not sure of any of the many many products, because they have all this crazy stuff in them...its good to have someone who can point me in the right direction.
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Old 03-27-2004, 03:21 PM
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I just went and got the bottle.
They had a web address for details and here and is:
http://www.t-rexproducts.com/Dynamic/default.htm
I have to admit I'm becoming a huge fan of Trex. I used to be a big Zoomed fan but Trex is proving it's superiority to me more and more
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for whatever reason that link didn't bring you to where the ID is---follow it and look under REPTILES---then SANDFIRE products---then IGUANA DUST. I am using the VGF formula.
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Is the age the difference in the 2 kinds? My ig is almost 2 years....does that qualify as a juvy?

Also, separate calcium supplement, or no? (and with out D3)
My ig is not able to be outside everyday...he's been out 2 times this year b/c the weather is finally getting nice...but i do have the uvb bulbs in his cage. When the weather gets nicer, he'll be outside alot (except when i have to go to my dad's for vacation) and He Will Be Constantly Supervised Outside.
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