Reba: Satin w/arthritis, bone loss, & teeth issues
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Oh, I guess I misunderstood that. So 225mg daily of the lactate? I think the Tums dose would still be higher. Does the dose depend on the type? I know some things are that way, like iron. You need a lot fewer mg of some irons to equal the mg of others as far as effectiveness, if that makes sense.
I have no problems with using the higher dose of lactate if it is really felt that it is the better choice. It does concern me tho that the 150mg daily dose still allowed so much damage to occur.
I have no problems with using the higher dose of lactate if it is really felt that it is the better choice. It does concern me tho that the 150mg daily dose still allowed so much damage to occur.
I use a full spectrum reptile bulb. It's a Super UV coil lamp, 13 watt. I'll do a search and come up with the specific info on the numbers for the type of light it should be. It's not just any old lamp, and not a plant light.
Also, they're only effective for 6-12 months. Even though they still look like they're fine, they're no longer giving the type of light you need.
Interestingly, I'm taking my Elvis in for x-rays this weekend. He's very gradually been losing weight again, so I want to see what's going on.
Also, they're only effective for 6-12 months. Even though they still look like they're fine, they're no longer giving the type of light you need.
Interestingly, I'm taking my Elvis in for x-rays this weekend. He's very gradually been losing weight again, so I want to see what's going on.
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Thanks Becky. as soon as you give me the specifics I will track one down. If you know an exact brand or such then please pass that on as it will make my search easier!
Man, I spent too much time looking and I got logged off. Bye, bye light bulbs! Oh, well.
OK, natural sunlight has UVB at 290-320nm and UVA at 320-400nm. You're trying to match that as closely as possible. If you look on the packages, it'll give you a range by nm.
I'm on a new computer, so all my old bookmarks are gone, but I found all of the reptile info by Melissa Kaplan. For reptiles, she suggests Durtest Vita-Life bulbs or Zoo Med's Reptisun. Either way, you need to make sure the bulb provides both UVB and UVA light. Don't just look for full-spectrum. Look for specific numbers and types of rays.
OK, natural sunlight has UVB at 290-320nm and UVA at 320-400nm. You're trying to match that as closely as possible. If you look on the packages, it'll give you a range by nm.
I'm on a new computer, so all my old bookmarks are gone, but I found all of the reptile info by Melissa Kaplan. For reptiles, she suggests Durtest Vita-Life bulbs or Zoo Med's Reptisun. Either way, you need to make sure the bulb provides both UVB and UVA light. Don't just look for full-spectrum. Look for specific numbers and types of rays.
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Don't forget about the possiblity of using a human preparation like Fosomax to build the bone back up. Studies of humans claim calcium alone won't do it -- weigh bearing exercise helps some. We can't get our pigs to work out.
There's some drug you only use once a month being pushed on TV. I would guess these are real possibilities for building bone back up so long as cautions are followed.
There's some drug you only use once a month being pushed on TV. I would guess these are real possibilities for building bone back up so long as cautions are followed.
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Fosomax has a once-a-month dosing now I think. I think there are others out there too tho. I will have to talk to the vet about the possibilities.
Thanks Becky. There is a Reptile only pet store not too far from me. My son would be thrilled to go and drool over all the creepies, so I will have to grab him and see what they have in the way of lights.
Thanks Becky. There is a Reptile only pet store not too far from me. My son would be thrilled to go and drool over all the creepies, so I will have to grab him and see what they have in the way of lights.
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I believe there is 375mg of calcium carbonate in 1/2 of one of my Tums.
I don't know about Fosamax. The dosing has to be just right, and if I'm not mistaken, it has to be taken on a completely empty stomach. Not sure how that would translate to guinea pigs.
Mamabear, have you looked into calcitonin? We were going to try it on Elvis before we found out that the calcium lactate seemed to be working. It's a hormone that takes calcium out of the blood stream for use in the bones. It's been used very successfully on other animals, but not on guinea pigs to my knowledge.
Mamabear, have you looked into calcitonin? We were going to try it on Elvis before we found out that the calcium lactate seemed to be working. It's a hormone that takes calcium out of the blood stream for use in the bones. It's been used very successfully on other animals, but not on guinea pigs to my knowledge.
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Do you mean it hasn't been tried on pigs yet? I will see what I can find on it and talk to the vet. Thanks.
She has pretty much maintained the 20 grams she gained but has not gained more andhas been arguing about eating some today. I don't know yet if it is because she is eating more on her own in the cage or if there is something wrong causing her to not want to eat. I will have to see what her weight does. Pray for the little piggy diva.
She has pretty much maintained the 20 grams she gained but has not gained more andhas been arguing about eating some today. I don't know yet if it is because she is eating more on her own in the cage or if there is something wrong causing her to not want to eat. I will have to see what her weight does. Pray for the little piggy diva.