BoundNoFtWaL
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Stitch has an on going case of bumblefoot I keep an eye on which the vet said probably won't get any better than it is. It's not bleeding or infected, but he does have wide dry calouses around his heals. I found a cream and supliment a while back and had been meaning to ask my vet about it and finally did last week when I took Stitch in for his ear infection. I was using Protecta Pad cream for dogs on his feet. I asked the vet about the Protecta Pad when I took him in in '09 for his bumblefoot. She questioned that the ingredients weren't listed, but said to use it, but if it looks any worse stop. I stoped using it becasue it didn't appear to be helping. Well, on my hunt for something to help his feet I found Healx Soother Plus Cream:
http://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/Soother-Plus-Cream/products/51/
The pictures they have of the injury cases where they used the soother Plus Cream make it appaer to be a useful product. And there are reviews on this site: http://www.exoticdvm.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=HEALx.testimonials
makes it sound like it might be a good thing for Stitch's bumble foot.
My vet said I can order it directly from the website, or they can order it for me.
They also make a vitamin supliment called Sunshine Factor from their website:
SUNSHINE FACTOR
A natural, whole food vitamin supplement for all animals
SUNSHINE FACTOR - This organic Brazilian red palm fruit oil complements all diets (Harrison’s Bird Foods or seeds) except Power Treats and can be used as a dietary supplement for all birds. Do not use in conjunction with Booster..
BENEFITS
Natural vitamin precursors have been found to have more potent positive health benefits and fewer side effects than synthetic sources.
Sunshine Factor:
• Is a whole food source of carotenoids (precursor to natural vitamin A, including alpha- and beta-carotene)
• Is a non-synthetic source of 6 forms of vitamin E (tocopherols and tocotrienols)
• Is a natural, rich source of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) when compared to other oils, which benefits the heart
• Has high antioxidant content for immune system support
• Contains a good balance of fatty acids
• May benefit the animal’s skin, eyes, heart and immune system by strengthening the overall nutritional status
• May improve the animal’s energy level, particularly in geriatric, pediatric or weak patients
• Is beneficial for all aspects of the skin, coat or plumage, including dry skin, dull hair or brittle feathers
• May improve the effectiveness of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Is a vegetarian oil that is more stable than flax oil
• Is easy to administer because animals like the taste
• Is a sustainable agricultural product grown on Fair Trade farms in Brazil.
Individual results may vary. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
http://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/Sunshine-Factor/products/52/
And then there's the Booster which I was thinking may help his skin:
BOOSTER
A natural, whole food vitamin supplement with antimicrobial activity for all animals
Booster is beneficial as a dietary supplement for all Harrison's diets, except Power Treats. Booster is especially helpful for stressed, sick or feather picking birds or for birds that need support of their immune system. It works well for birds during a diet conversion, in hand-raising formulas, for growing chicks and for any bird recovering from an illness or being medically treated by a veterinarian.
BENEFITS
• Has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antiprotozoal properties
• Has high antioxidant content for immune system support
• Is a non-synthetic source of 6 forms of vitamin E (tocopherols and tocotrienols)
• Is a whole food source of carotenoids (precursor to natural vitamin A, including alpha- and beta-carotene)
• Is a natural, rich source of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) when compared to other oils, which benefits the heart
• May benefit the animal’s skin, eyes, heart and immune system by strengthening the overall nutritional status
• May improve the animal’s energy level, particularly in geriatric and sick patients
• May help eliminate recurrent infections without the use of antibiotics; also works well in conjunction with antibiotic protocols
• May support healing of conditions affecting the skin, coat and plumage, such as dermatitis or feather-picking
• Contains a good balance of fatty acids
• May improve the effectiveness of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• May inhibit non-autochthonous life forms while allowing native GI flora to repopulate
• Is a vegetarian oil that is more stable than flax oil
Individual results may vary. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
http://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/Booster/products/50/
I'm questioning wheather to get the Sunshine Factor or the Booster or neither.
I'm going to try the Soother Plus to see if that will help with the calousing.
Right now he's on Baytril for his ear infection and I'm adding half a powder capsule of PB8 probiotic to his food for gut support while he's on the meds. He's been on Purina Rabit Chow Show Formula Since October. I switched him to this from Mazuri because I got a good pirce on a fresher bag while coming across country. Wasn't too sure about the last bag of Mazuri which was stored in a hot barn when I bought it. Keep in mind I'm in Vegas. 120 degrees in the summer can't be good for much of anything. We have central air, so keeping cool at home isn't a problem.
Here's the break down on the Pruina:
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Crude Protein(Min)16.00%
Crude Fat (Min)3.50%
Crude Fiber (Min)18.50%
Crude Fiber (Max) 21.50%
Calcium (Ca) (Min) 0.70%
Calcium (Ca) (Max)1.20%
Phosphorus (P) (Min) 0.40%
Salt (NaCl) (Min) 0.50%
Salt (NaCl) (Max) 1.00%
Vitamin A (Min)4,800 IU/lb
INGREDIENTS
Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Wheat Middlings, Ground Soybean Hulls, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Wheat Flour, Cane Molasses, Soybean Oil, Ground Oat Hulls, Lignin Sulfonate, Salt, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Iron Oxide, L-Lysine, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Supplement, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Ferment Product, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate, Manganese Sulfate, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Zinc Sulfate, Dried Yucca Shidigera Extract, Copper Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate.
Do you think vitamin supliments are a good to have while on medication? He has access to an unending supply of timothy hay as well, I just bought a 3 string bale from the feed store.
Has anyone ever used these HEALx products? Do they look like they would be of benifit to Stitch, or other chinchillas, or just another company trying to make a buck?
http://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/Soother-Plus-Cream/products/51/
The pictures they have of the injury cases where they used the soother Plus Cream make it appaer to be a useful product. And there are reviews on this site: http://www.exoticdvm.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=HEALx.testimonials
makes it sound like it might be a good thing for Stitch's bumble foot.
My vet said I can order it directly from the website, or they can order it for me.
They also make a vitamin supliment called Sunshine Factor from their website:
SUNSHINE FACTOR
A natural, whole food vitamin supplement for all animals
SUNSHINE FACTOR - This organic Brazilian red palm fruit oil complements all diets (Harrison’s Bird Foods or seeds) except Power Treats and can be used as a dietary supplement for all birds. Do not use in conjunction with Booster..
BENEFITS
Natural vitamin precursors have been found to have more potent positive health benefits and fewer side effects than synthetic sources.
Sunshine Factor:
• Is a whole food source of carotenoids (precursor to natural vitamin A, including alpha- and beta-carotene)
• Is a non-synthetic source of 6 forms of vitamin E (tocopherols and tocotrienols)
• Is a natural, rich source of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) when compared to other oils, which benefits the heart
• Has high antioxidant content for immune system support
• Contains a good balance of fatty acids
• May benefit the animal’s skin, eyes, heart and immune system by strengthening the overall nutritional status
• May improve the animal’s energy level, particularly in geriatric, pediatric or weak patients
• Is beneficial for all aspects of the skin, coat or plumage, including dry skin, dull hair or brittle feathers
• May improve the effectiveness of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Is a vegetarian oil that is more stable than flax oil
• Is easy to administer because animals like the taste
• Is a sustainable agricultural product grown on Fair Trade farms in Brazil.
Individual results may vary. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
http://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/Sunshine-Factor/products/52/
And then there's the Booster which I was thinking may help his skin:
BOOSTER
A natural, whole food vitamin supplement with antimicrobial activity for all animals
Booster is beneficial as a dietary supplement for all Harrison's diets, except Power Treats. Booster is especially helpful for stressed, sick or feather picking birds or for birds that need support of their immune system. It works well for birds during a diet conversion, in hand-raising formulas, for growing chicks and for any bird recovering from an illness or being medically treated by a veterinarian.
BENEFITS
• Has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antiprotozoal properties
• Has high antioxidant content for immune system support
• Is a non-synthetic source of 6 forms of vitamin E (tocopherols and tocotrienols)
• Is a whole food source of carotenoids (precursor to natural vitamin A, including alpha- and beta-carotene)
• Is a natural, rich source of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) when compared to other oils, which benefits the heart
• May benefit the animal’s skin, eyes, heart and immune system by strengthening the overall nutritional status
• May improve the animal’s energy level, particularly in geriatric and sick patients
• May help eliminate recurrent infections without the use of antibiotics; also works well in conjunction with antibiotic protocols
• May support healing of conditions affecting the skin, coat and plumage, such as dermatitis or feather-picking
• Contains a good balance of fatty acids
• May improve the effectiveness of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• May inhibit non-autochthonous life forms while allowing native GI flora to repopulate
• Is a vegetarian oil that is more stable than flax oil
Individual results may vary. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
http://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/Booster/products/50/
I'm questioning wheather to get the Sunshine Factor or the Booster or neither.
I'm going to try the Soother Plus to see if that will help with the calousing.
Right now he's on Baytril for his ear infection and I'm adding half a powder capsule of PB8 probiotic to his food for gut support while he's on the meds. He's been on Purina Rabit Chow Show Formula Since October. I switched him to this from Mazuri because I got a good pirce on a fresher bag while coming across country. Wasn't too sure about the last bag of Mazuri which was stored in a hot barn when I bought it. Keep in mind I'm in Vegas. 120 degrees in the summer can't be good for much of anything. We have central air, so keeping cool at home isn't a problem.
Here's the break down on the Pruina:
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Crude Protein(Min)16.00%
Crude Fat (Min)3.50%
Crude Fiber (Min)18.50%
Crude Fiber (Max) 21.50%
Calcium (Ca) (Min) 0.70%
Calcium (Ca) (Max)1.20%
Phosphorus (P) (Min) 0.40%
Salt (NaCl) (Min) 0.50%
Salt (NaCl) (Max) 1.00%
Vitamin A (Min)4,800 IU/lb
INGREDIENTS
Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Wheat Middlings, Ground Soybean Hulls, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Wheat Flour, Cane Molasses, Soybean Oil, Ground Oat Hulls, Lignin Sulfonate, Salt, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Iron Oxide, L-Lysine, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Supplement, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Ferment Product, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate, Manganese Sulfate, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Zinc Sulfate, Dried Yucca Shidigera Extract, Copper Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate.
Do you think vitamin supliments are a good to have while on medication? He has access to an unending supply of timothy hay as well, I just bought a 3 string bale from the feed store.
Has anyone ever used these HEALx products? Do they look like they would be of benifit to Stitch, or other chinchillas, or just another company trying to make a buck?
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