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Old 20-Mar-2006, 02:21 AM
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White teeth

Hey everyone,
I've noticed that my chins' teeth have gradually become whiter over the past few months, and if i'm not wrong, should be due to a deficiency of calcium.
But not too sure about how to supplement the calcium deficiency.. and would like to get some pointers..
(I'm feeding them mazuri pellets and APD hay, and every cage has a calcium block.)

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Old 20-Mar-2006, 09:32 AM
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I am giving all my chins Osteocare (liquid calcium). They sell it in Watsons.

Be careful, calcium deficiency can leads to fits. I lost 2 chins due to that.

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Old 21-Mar-2006, 12:11 AM
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Oh no.. i'm sorrie for your loss..
Thanks for sharing though. =)
However, is it possible to let me know the dosage of it? Erm.. like do you feed it everyday? and how much do you feed each chin? And do you feed them using a dropper?
Sorry for the hundreds of questions.. Still rather new at this. =p
Thanks in advance though.. =)
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Old 21-Mar-2006, 02:00 AM
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Be careful not to overdose as too much calcium will cause stones. Everything must be in moderation.

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Old 21-Mar-2006, 06:24 PM
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Hmm.. okae.. thanks for the advice..
Will wait for replies on dosage and stuff before i start feeding them with it..
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I give around 0.2cc per chins per feed once a day until until its teeth is yellow again. Then reduced to twice weekly.

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Old 24-Mar-2006, 03:40 PM
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I give around 0.2cc per chins per feed once a day until until its teeth is yellow again. Then reduced to twice weekly.


thanks patrick.. you've been a great help. I'm still looking for the osteocare you mentioned though. Will start dosing them as soon as i get it.. =)
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