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Science - Recovery
Recovery diet can be fed to any herbivore or animal requiring high levels of dietary fibre. The product has been used with excellent results on rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, tortoises, iguanas and even a pygmy goat. It is not suitable in a concentrated form for rats hamster and gerbils as they do not require high levels of fibre however can be mixed with a powder baby diet to provide additional supplementation.
Recovery diet is designed to provide the average 2.5kg rabbit one full days feed in a sachet. Once made up the product should make 70ml of Recovery diet this can be fed, with regular feeds, over a 24hr period. The amount being fed will depend on the animals intake, some will take 20 - 30 mls at a time therefore requiring 3 feeds throughout the day, and others may take 10ml therefore requiring 7 feeds throughout the day.From this daily amount it is possible to calculate approx. requirements by body weight e.g. a guinea pig will only require 20 - 30mls in one day.
Recovery is designed to be a complete food for animals that are sick or recuperating. During illness animals are reluctant to eat food, feeding Recovery diet will provide all the nutrients a herbivore needs without additional food through this period. The levels of protein, carbohydrates and fibre are elevated above that of a maintenance diet as required in higher levels during illness and recovery.
Rabbits have an extremely sensitive gut which when ill can cause secondary problems. In other animals food can be withheld without any adverse problems. Rabbits guts need food to stimulate movement and therefore eat constantly through the day. During any form of illness they may be innapetent and not feed. This results in the movement of the gut slowing down or, in the worst scenario, gut stasis. This is often irreversible and will result in death. For this reason it is vital to provide food with high fibre levels to keep the gut moving. Recovery diet kick starts the gut into motion and maintains nutritional levels at the same time. So it provides nutrients, rehydrates the patient and also prevents gut stasis, all of which are vital during illness.
Recovery diet does not have to be syringe fed. Some animals will lap it up from a bowl as a liquid. It can also be used dry when the animal begins eating food again, such as vegetables etc, it can be sprinkled on the food to boost levels and promote eating. It can also be mixed to a thick paste and rolled into balls and placed directly into the mouth, so it is very versatile.
Animals can remain on Recovery diet for as long as necessary during illness or recovery however the nutrient levels are elevated to that which is required for normal maintenance.It has been observed that excess protein in a diet over long periods of time can put additional pressure on the kidneys. If there is a reason for the animals being unable to eat solids it is better, long term, to provide a ground down maintenance diet such as Supreme Science Selective. This provides the correct levels but in the desired form.
Most animals will require Recovery diet for a short period of time; we then advise moving them onto Supreme Science Selective. This is a diet that is for normal healthy animals but has similar ingredients and nutrient levels as Recovery. For this reason it is the perfect solution for dietary management of healthy animals without causing dietary upset from changes. It is especially useful for animals that regularly require treatment such as dentals, this way they can move between Selective and Recovery, when needed, without causing any disruption.
Recovery diet, once mixed, will last 24 hours if kept refrigerated. After this length of time the vitamin and mineral levels will begin to deteriorate. It is advisable to gently warm the liquid to room temperature prior to feeding, as animals should not be fed chilled food.
Recovery diet has been designed to be a highly palatable, easily digestible food that is required during illness. There are unique ingredients that perform special functions that are needed when an animal is weak or suppressed - all in one dose.The levels of vitamins and minerals are elevated as required at higher levels during illness. Herbivores require fibre ands so Recovery provides both indigestible and digestible sources. The cellulose provides a synthetic form of fibre that is very easily absorbed making access to nutrients easy during sickness.
It contains casein and milk powder to provide highly digestible sources of protein.It contains special electrolytes to rehydrate the animal as well as feed.
It contains anise and fenugreek to stimulate the appetite. Aniseed has been seen to promote interest in food and be highly palatable. Fenugreek acts as an appetite stimulant both of these help to stimulate interest in feeding necessary to promote recovery.
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