Description
Repashy Vitamin A Plus is Micro Fine Supplement for Reptiles and Amphibians. Contains Preformed Vitamin A as well as Natural Ingredients which provide Beta Carotene.
Is Vitamin A important to supplement to an Amphibian or Reptile
An adequate amount of Vitamin A is required for immune function, reproduction, and cellular communication.
Preformed Vitamin A (Retinol) is an essential fat-soluble vitamin that in nature comes from animal sources only. Plant sources of Vitamin A, such as Beta Carotene and other Carotenoids, must be converted into this active animal form to be utilized by the body. Carotenoids can be converted into Retinol by some species given optimal conditions, but it has been shown that deficiencies can develop if Preformed Vitamin A is not directly provided in the Retinol form. This Supplement provides Preformed Vitamin A in the form of a spray dried water dispersible Retinyl Acetate powder in combination with natural sources of Beta Carotene derived from algae.
A balanced diet and proper amount of Vitamin A has been known to play an important role in limb regeneration is some amphibians such as salamanders and newts.
The use of Repashy Vitamin A Plus supplement should be considered an essential and proactive component of on-going dietary management whereby increasing the potential for the best health possible for your amphibian and reptile pet
Vitamin A for Dart Frogs
Amphibians can not synthesize provitamin, which often results in an increased risk of Vitamin A deficiency among domestic populations.
Vitamin A deficiency was first described within the dart frog community as “Short Tongue Syndrome” because frogs would have shorter than normal tongues. More recently, deficiency of this essential micro-nutrient is more accurately referred to as ‘Hypovitaminosis’. Numerous studies show the lack of Vitamin A causes poor vision, inability to catch prey (due to short tongue and poor vision), poor reproductive success, reduced offspring survival and immune system dysfunction. For example, immune dysfunction could be suspected if there is repeated poor egg development.
How to use Repashy Vitamin A Plus
Vitamin A should be given to your amphibian pets (Dart Frogs) only once every 3 to 4 weeks as part of a supplement rotation. If egg development is poor or your frog is experiencing “Short Tongue”, it may be given every two weeks but for a limited amount of time only.
Over usage can cause vitamin A toxicity which could be fatal in high concentrations. Use a small pinch with the shake and bake method to lightly cover prey insects before feeding to your pets.
*Please review your current Vitamin Supplements to see if Vitamin A is already included. If it is, reduce the amount and timing of adding this supplement to your rotation.
We use this in our supplementation rotation once every 4-5 weeks to give a boost to our egg laying female frogs, as the main supplement we use already has Vitamin A in it.
INGREDIENTS:
Calcium Carbonate and Cellulose Powder (as carriers), Algae Meal (Chlorella), Vitamin A Acetate, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative).
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:
Vitamin A 2,000,000 IU/lb
NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
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