Are any of these good vitamin supplements to use? Ghengis Kahn has a daily diet of collard greens, turnip greens, sometimes a small amount of carrot and strawberries. I mix up his diet, but he always has at least 50% of the staple foods in his diet. I just want to make sure he is getting ALL the correct vitamins that he needs. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I listed a few links from Petco and Petsmart since they are the 2 pet stores in my area. Thanks in advance


http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_Prod...4.aspx#details

http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_Prod...3.aspx#details

http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_Prod...lyID_5693.aspx

http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_Prod...5.aspx#details

http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2030052&Ne=2

I use Zoomed's Reptivite twice a week and Jurassi-Cal calcium supplement lightly dusted every other feeding and so far so good.

So are you looking for a calcium supplement or vitamin supplement? The last one, the REP-CAL is a good calcium supplement and for a vitamin supplement go with this, also by REP-CAL

http://www.petmeister.com/item1249.htm

Unless Iguanas need a different supplement than other reptiles.

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You do NOT want any calcium supplement that contains phosphorus! They get plenty of that in thier food. And one that does not contain D3 is better but I have used the one with D3 for years without problem, just don't over do it.
For vitamins I use the RepCal brand. But again don't over do it. Many people make the mistake of over supplementing. Too much of some vitamins is worse than too little.

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I usually only supplement when my older iguanas go off food. In the past I used a generic equivalent of Centrum for vitamins/minerals. For extra calcium besides what is in the generic Centrum, I use Tums with calcium. Both must meet FDA regulations. I crushed them then lightly dust their food with it.

Currently
I use Rep-Cal Iguana food soaked as a supplement. It helps
**appetite--the color and smell seems to increase their appetite
**hydration--the pellets act as sponges, they soak up twice their volume of water
**regularity--the increase hydration help keep things moving
**mineral/vitamin supplements--no other supplements are needed other than a probiotic

Use 1-2 tablespoons for an adult iguana. Use 1-2 teaspoon for a juvenile. Soak it in water for about 5 minutes--it will be about twice the size after soaking. Sprinkle this over the greens/vegetable diet.

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I bought the Jurassi-Cal calcium supplement today and sprinkled a little (how much should I use as a normal supplement?) on Ghenghis Kahn's food tonight and he ate it right up, actually he ate more tonight than normal. Does that usually happen??? I didn't think he would even know there was anything different... hmmm.

I think I am going to try the RepCal Iguana food also. I noticed that Petco has some soft Iguana food in a small can. I don't think I would ever try this but has anyone tried this? I was going to ask one of the workers about it, but from experience they are NOT as experienced as you would think they are.

Put the supplement in a salt shaker and just give it a shake, like you would do salting your own food. If you see a bunch of powder you put it on too heavily.
I would supplement once or twice a week.

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Thank you!! I would have never thought of using a salt shaker! I am so glad I am a member of HCN. You all are so informative. Thank you again!

Your welcome! Thats the advantage of being with a group of experienced folks.
We have already done a lot of the stumbling and screwing up befor you!

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What's Life Without A Little Magic!

A salt shaker is a great idea thanks, I just take a pinch and sprinkle it but sometimes a lot ends up in a pile or on the bottom of the bowl.