Another possible concern is the excessive amount of calcium to phosphorus. BFG has been feeding this formula to crested geckos and redfoot tortoises for years. The use of oystershell and bone meal as calcium sources is concerning, as these specific sources have sometimes been found to be contaminated with lead. Note: Label may have changed recently, please check with the BFG website for most up-to-date labeling and analysis.
PetSmart has a new product line which includes a formula very much like the previous Repashy formulas. For those whose geckos refuse Repashy CGD 3. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein not less than Even the big names in the reptile industry are coming out with more acceptable crested gecko foods. Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein Min The BPZ diet is revolutionary as it uses insect protein powder as the only source of protein. The ingredients are based on dehydrated whole foods.
BPZ Color Bomb is the same formula but with added natural color enhancers from turmeric, beet root and paprika. MELONistic contains an increased amount of spirulina, which contains naturally high levels of tyrosine, an amino acid responsible for regulating melanin, among other functions. These are non-harmful additives and they may be beneficial to health as well as color-enhancing!
You may want to rely on weekly dusted bugs for D3 and trace minerals, or provide UVB lighting. The latest label does not list menadione formerly misspelled as mandione sodium bisulfite complex , so presumably menadione has been removed from the current formula.
OLD label: Insect protein powder, dried honey powder, brown rice flour, mango, banana, calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, xanthan gum, guava, spirulina algae, carrot, dried hibiscus flower, papaya, beet root, potassium sorbate, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, leucine, valine, serine, lysine, alanine, phenylalanine, arginine, isoleucine, threonine, tyrosine, methionine, proline, glycine, cysteine, histidine, suncured alfalfa, dried kelp, dicalcium phosphate, choline chloride, ferrous sulfate, dl-alpha, topheryl acetate, carotene, inositol, niacin, ascorbic acid, potassium chloride, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, mangnous oxide, sulfur, zinc oxide, vitamin b12 supplement, copper oxide, d-calcium pantothenate, magnesium oxide, mandione sodium bisulfite complex, biotin, folic acid.
Guaranteed Analysis: Protein: It is worth noting that this is a relatively high amount of calcium, so care should be taken when adding any further supplements.
Also, the label lists mandione, instead of the usual menadione sodium bisulfite complex. Nothing by that name could be found, so it is assumed to be a misspelling. Beta Version BPZ Gecko Diet Ingredients: Insect protein powder, dried honey powder, brown rice flour, mango, banana, calcium carbonate, xanthan gum, guava, spirulina algae, carrot, dried hibiscus flower, papaya, beet root.
As this product is still in beta testing, there are only approximate analysis available on its nutritional breakdown. Like many other brands, there is a satisfaction guarantee on this diet. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein Min. Gecko Pro is a new brand on the market, developed in but rolled out to a larger market in In , an independent analysis of the diets , funded by Alpha Geckos, revealed alarmingly low levels of protein and fat.
In response, Gecko Pro defended their diet and promised a revised Guaranteed Analysis. The results came in at Protein Only the results for the New Caledonian flavor were posted. In our opinion, with no formal nutritional training, is that is unlikely.
The Kjeldahl method tests for nitrogen and not true protein, as noted by the use of the conversion factor 6. There are some amino acids which have a lower recovery rate, such as lysine, tryptophan and histidine, which are present in low amounts in fruit. Further inquiry went unanswered. As a treat, the ingredients as labeled appear high quality. All the above crested gecko prepared diets come in powdered form and are easily mixed with water to the desired consistency.
Be sure to follow the directions on the package! Once mixed, they can last up to a week in the fridge or if you have a small number of geckos you can freeze in an ice-cube tray and thaw before offering to your crested gecko. While you can mix the brands together, you may want to instead opt for rotating to a new brand every few months. I miss him I want another Brian said no, lol.
But if I can fit another tank StikyPaws , Jun 26, Yeah, you did. I think the bottle cap I'm using is about the same size. I'll probably just switch it out daily just to be safe, but it seems like it could get expensive. I'll have to see how long the 1st bottle of it lasts. I got a few pics, but havent had a chance to upload them to the computer. Caught him eating some of the CGD a couple hours after I got home before he saw me and took off and 1 of the 2 mealworms I left in a dish was gone on Sunday.
Also found a poop by the mealworm dish on Sunday and another this morning, so i guess he is eating. I know he smells it cause it looks like he kinda wakes up and licks the branch a few times, but then turns and walks away. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children to treat CGD younger than 1 year of age, and in newborns with SMO.
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary.
Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription over-the-counter [OTC] medicine. Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur.
Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:.
This medicine is given as a shot under your skin, usually in the right and left upper arms, or thighs. Each package of interferon gamma-1b contains a patient instruction sheet. Read this sheet carefully and make sure you understand:.
You will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot.
Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas. This will help prevent skin problems from the injections. Use each vial only one time. Do not save an open vial. If the medicine in the vial has changed color, or if you see particles in it, do not use it. Do not shake it. You may have fewer side effects headache, fever, or muscle aches if you give yourself the shot just before bedtime. Ask your doctor if you can take acetaminophen to prevent or relieve side effects.
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