JurassiCal Liquid
JurassiCal is a concentrated (160,000 ppm) phosphorus free source of calcium
for reptiles and amphibians. Herbivorous and carnivorous diets are frequently
calcium deficient and phosphorus rich. Thus, it is of no benefit to use a calcium
supplement containing phosphorus. Ideally the dietary calcium to phosphorus (Ca:P)
ratio should be no less than 1.2:1 and is ideally maintained from 2:1 up to 8:1
(depending on the species)*. Lack of calcium in the diet can lead to metabolic
bone disease and shell deformities and soft shells in turtles and tortoises.
JurassiCal is also Vitamin D3 free. Although Vitamin
D3 is necessary for calcification (biological incorporation
of calcium into bone, shell, etc.), excessive amounts can be toxic and may lead
to hypercalcemia. To ensure compatibility with JurassiVite (which does
contain Vitamin D3 in
the safe cholecalciferol form) and to aid in maintaining the correct calcium
to phosphorus ratio, JurassiCal does not contain either phosphorus or
Vitamin D3.
*Mader, Reptile
Medicine & Surgery, 1996.
Many commonly fed fruits and vegetables lack adequate amounts
of calcium. Likewise, in most invertebrate species, calcium is inadequate (less
than 0.5 mg/kcal). In
most cases, invertebrate prey will require calcium supplementation. In addition,
vertebrate prey often falls short of the recommended 2 : 1 ratio. In such cases,
calcium supplementation should be considered.
Not sure which foods you should be dusting or spraying with calcium? For a list
of Ca:P ratio values of common foods, check
here.
Directions
BEGINNER: Lightly spray food before serving. ADVANCED: Carnivores: Spray mammals
and insects with 20 squirts (0.25 mL) for every 1 g (1/32 oz) of food. Spray
boneless meat and gut loaded insects with 8 squirts for every 1 g (1/32 oz) of
food. Herbivores: Spray vegetables and fruits with 1 squirt for every 2 g (1/32
oz) of food. Use 2 - 4 times more for turtles and tortoises and to increase
calcium deposition in breeding or gravid animals. EXPERT: Carnivores or Herbivores:
Determine phosphorus and calcium content of the food and add according to desired
Ca:P ratio. Values for common foods are available through selected reptile/amphibian
references and our website, here.
To increase calcium content by 100 mg, use 50 squirts (0.625 mL (1/8 tsp.)) of
JurassiCal Liquid. For larger amounts it may be easier to measure directly;
5 mL (1 tsp.) adds 800 mg calcium. For example, if offering food that contains
410 mg of phosphorus and 20 mg of calcium and the desired Ca:P ratio is 2:1,
you would need to add 800 mg calcium (5 mL (1 tsp.) of JurassiCal Liquid.
ADVICE: The following types of food impair with calcium absorption and should
be avoided: phytates (soy), oxalates (spinach) and high fat dog or cat acidified
foods.
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