nightcrawler
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Has anyone tried/thought of using Carnivore Care for their sick / recovering / unwilling to eat chameleons? We are using it on some venomous snakes at the facility I am interning at, and thought that it might be a good thing to have around if your chameleon is having a hard time eating.
Have any of you tired this for your chams or thought about it also?
http://www.oxbowanimalhealth.com/vets/products/carnivore_care
Carnivore Care
Carnivore Care is a premium recovery food designed for carnivores that are unwilling to eat their normal diet. Formulated by animal nutritionists and veterinarians with exotic pet care expertise, Carnivore Care meets 100% of the needs of a sick or convalescing obligate carnivore. Carnivore Care is a 45% protein, 32% fat formulation with added vitamins and minerals. This specially formulated product contains easily digestible proteins derived from high quality egg and poultry sources to enhance nutritional absorption. This unique blend comes in a convenient powder formula that, when mixed with water, allows for just the right amount of Carnivore Care. Sizes: 70g and 340g.
Carnivore Care should only be purchased from licensed veterinarians.
Ingredients
Dried Whole Egg, Poultry Meal, Fish Oil, Tricalcium Phosphate, Silicone Dioxide, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Biotin, Taurine, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Sodium Benzoate, L-carnitine, L-Ascorbyl-2- Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Pyroxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 45.00%
Crude Fat (min) 32.00%
Crude Fiber (max) 3.00%
Moisture (max) 10.00%
Ash (max) 8.00%
Calcium (min) 1.40%
Calcium (max) 1.80%
Phosphorus 1.20%
Copper (min) 10 mg/kg
Vitamin A (min) 25,000 IU/kg
Vitamin D3 (min) 1,850 IU/kg
Vitamin E (min) 150 IU/kg
Taurine 0.20%
Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C) (min)* 400 mg/kg
L-Carnitine 500 mg/kg
Omega 3 Fatty Acid (min)* 1.00%
Omega 6 Fatty Acid (min)* 7.60%
Metabolizable Energy (Calculated) 24 kcal/Tbsp
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles
Feeding Directions
As a general guideline, mix 2 parts Carnivore Care to 1 part water. The volume of water may be adjusted to achieve desired consistency.
Divide into several feedings.
Water should be available to the animal at all times.
Feeding Methods
Assist Feeding:
Syringe
Prepare a thin paste in a mixing bowl and either draw the mixture through the top of the syringe or scoop the paste into the back of a syringe in which the plunger has been removed. Replace the plunger and slowly administer small amounts until the recommended dose is fed.
Spoon
Mix a thick paste and offer it to the pet from a spoon. It may still be necessary to wrap the pet in a soft towel with this feeding method.
Self Feeding:
Bowl
As the animal recovers, it may not be necessary to continue assist-feeding. Mix a thick paste and place it in the pet’s favorite feeding bowl, enabling the pet to feed itself. Be sure to clean the bowl between feedings.
Top dressing
When the pet is ready to try eating its normal diet, mix in wet or dry Carnivore Care as a top dressing to improve food flavor and stimulate the pet’s appetite.
Have any of you tired this for your chams or thought about it also?
