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Post by katt on Feb 19, 2011 14:38:57 GMT -5
So I have decided I want to start giving Koda and Kenai supplements. I am just not confident that they are getting the right balance of organs and heart right now because of Koda's IBD. Does anyone have suggestions for a good multivitamin to cover the organ deficiency, and a good taurine supplement - other than FerretVite?
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Post by Sherry on Feb 19, 2011 14:56:59 GMT -5
Not sure about a multivitamin, but I do use human grade taurine.
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Post by bluemoose on Feb 19, 2011 15:05:45 GMT -5
I use the taurine and eggshell powder from this site but they also have other supplements. knowwhatyoufeed.com/index.htmlThey're aimed at supplementing raw diets for cats but cats and ferrets are very similar dietary wise. Here's the page with all the supplements since I know the site is a little confusing to navigate. knowwhatyoufeed.com/shop_online.html |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2011 21:15:08 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2011 12:22:44 GMT -5
If you are looking for a "multivitamin", my holistic vet recommends the following for ferrets:
Thorne Feline Basics:
Dosing would be half of what is recommended for cats. I think it would be 1 capsule per day. (hear that this is getting difficult to find, and they may be phasing it out.)
Vetri-science Nu-Cat:
ferret dosing = 1 capsule per ferret daily
Please note that vitamins can cause digestive upset. Feed vitamins with food and split the dosing across the 2 daily meals.
-jennifer
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2011 16:58:18 GMT -5
I've always wondered if pancreas would really help IBD since it's pretty much a natural source of enzymes. I know it helps with pancreatic insufficiency (according to someone's review of the ground pancreas from Hare Today). It's also an organ, so I wonder if it would help them. You could try the capsule/powder form (like Jackie listed) or the ground pancreas from Hare Today (just mix a little in to their meals). It would be nice to know if it helped with IBD. I've also heard emu oil was great for IBD, but I really don't know (my guys love it)... kind of off subject a little, but it might be worth a try :3
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2011 23:29:34 GMT -5
Pancreatic enzymes are strange in that the work in a very restricted PH range. As a result, the work best when they are added to food about a half hour od so before feeding. The stomach acids typically destroy the enzymes, which is why they are added to food in advance of feeding . Essentially, the pancreatic enzymes pre-digest the food before it's eaten.
-jennifer
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2011 23:33:29 GMT -5
So just like with probiotic supplements? Awesome. That's great to know. Thanks Jennifer  |
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