Oxbow Natural Science Urinary Support, 120 g (Pack of 1)

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Adequate dietary calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth. If your rabbit or guinea pig’s diet is deficient in calcium, the body will pull the calcium it needs from stores in the bones. When this happens, it makes bones weak and prone to fracture or break. Calcium is also required for strong, healthy teeth; if the diet contains too little calcium, the body will preferentially use that calcium for other physiological processes over tooth maintenance. This can cause the teeth to get weak and loosen or break. For rabbits and guinea pigs (whose teeth grow continuously throughout their lives) receiving adequate calcium via the diet is especially important. No matter what we consume, there’s always going to be some level of calcium and other stuff that needs to be routinely flushed out. If your guinea pig isn’t drinking enough water, these minerals end up sitting in the body for too long, giving them a better chance to bind together and form stones.

Oxbow Natural Science Urinary Support Tablets x 60 | Vetimed

Omnivorous small mammals can also experience urinary issues and Oxbow’s Urinary Support contains natural and herbal ingredients that can support urinary health in these species as well. If your veterinarian deems supplementation an appropriate option for your pet, Urinary Support can be a great addition to an omnivore’s diet alongside fortified, complete pellets and other approved foods for small omnivores such as rats, mice, hamsters, and gerbils. Depending on weight, small herbivores should receive 1/2 to 2 tabs of Urinary Support per day, but for omnivores we recommend feeding 1/8 tablet daily for smaller species such as mice and dwarf hamsters and 1/4 tablet daily for larger species such as rats, gerbils, and Syrian hamsters. Supplement FAQs

Oxbow Natural Science Urinary Support Supplement offers high fibre support to promote urinary tract health in rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, and other small animals. High fiber support for your pet’s overall urinary health! Natural Science Urinary Support is a high fiber supplement containing various beneficial ingredients to support the overall urinary health of your pet. Cranberry and Dandelion Leaf support urinary health, while herbs such as Astragalus Root support renal function. Natural Science Urinary Support hay tabs are to be offered per day if you feed daily, or per feeding if you do not feed every day. Before offering the hay tab at the designated amount per body weight, it is first recommended to soak the hay tab in water for 10-15 minutes. Drain water and mash up the hay tab into smaller amounts with a spoon. Either top dress the daily diet or offer separately.

Oxbow Natural Science Urinary Support for Small Animals - 120g Oxbow Natural Science Urinary Support for Small Animals - 120g

A weekend delivery service and a Priority Dispatch service for urgent items is also available to the mainland uk.Inactive Ingredients: Timothy Grass, Barley Flour, Oat Groat Flour, Cane Molasses, Flax Seed Meal, Guar Gum, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Rosemary Extract Another hypothesis is that some animals are genetically predisposed to developing bladder sludge. What are the potential symptoms of bladder sludge to look out for? More exercise. Get your pets up and moving! The more your rabbit or guinea pig moves, the more they shake up the contents of their bladder. This moves the high calcium urinary sediment around, helping prevent stone formation. Movement may also stimulate a desire to empty the bladder more regularly.

Urinary Support - Oxbow Natural Science - The Hay Experts

Bladder sludge (hypercalciuria), bladder stones (uroliths), cystitis (inflammation of the bladder) or infections are common outcomes from complications in renal function or declining urinary health that can be life-threatening in these species. As we have discussed in previous blogs there are a multitude of nutritional, environmental, and other factors owners can focus on to potentially limit urinary and bladder issues. Sometimes, though, these issues are unavoidable, which is where Oxbow’s Urinary Support can help under the guidance of your veterinarian. How Call I Determine If My Pet Will Benefit from Urinary Support?Offer a grass hay-based pellet at recommended daily feeding amounts. You can also consult with your veterinarian to see if reducing the amount of offered pellets may be right for your animal. Reducing the volume of pellets and offering an increase of loose grass hay and greens will dilute dietary mineral concentrations and may help reduce strain on the kidneys.

Oxbow Natural Science Urinary Support 120 gr | DTR bunny Oxbow Natural Science Urinary Support 120 gr | DTR bunny

Timothy Grass, Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Papaya Fruit Powder, Pineapple Fruit Powder, Bromelain, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Papain

What are the risk factors for bladder sludge in rabbits and guinea pigs?

Bladder sludge. Bladder stones. Hypercalciuria. Urolithiasis. Whichever term you may be familiar with, they all describe one of the most common heath concerns facing our little critters, especially rabbits and guinea pigs. But why do some animals develop bladder sludge? The short (and frustrating) answer is no one is completely sure why some animals are so predisposed to this issue. This mini red cabbage-looking vegetable is quite popular with some guinea pigs. Radicchio contains potassium, Vitamin K, and fiber.