Re: hey jess ~ (about calcium + Spike)

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Iguana Forum ]

Posted by jess on August 14, 2001 at 20:42:26:

In Reply to: hey jess ~ (about calcium + Spike) posted by iZ's mom on August 14, 2001 at 10:57:02:

: i'm glad you decided to not give the gelcaps, btw ... at least find out more about them 1st ...

: started thinking + remembered that Spike didn't have a very healthy lifestyle before meeting you ... (+ the "mom" in me is begging to be let out! eeeeeeeeeeek *grin*)

: so ... just to remind you how important it is to have Spike checked for parasites/worms ASAP ... but also ...

: have the vet do a blood test and check what the "serum calcium:phosphorus ratio" is ... it is VERY possible that Spike could need some calcium supplement for a while until his body is healthier ...

: there IS such a thing as too much calcium tho and if at all possible, i'd have blood tests done 1st to find out where Spike's at right now and THEN decide ...

: if Spike does need some extra calcium ~ use good ol' simple "TUMS" tablets ... in SMALL amounts tho! lemme know if you need any more "mom-opinions" ... *grins*

: how're you + Spike doin' anyway????

: Bon. + iZ

------
the olady had just had hi checked out.i dont think he had any thing.
doy ou think i should have him checked anyways.,how much does a vet check and test cost?

thanks iz's mom.

jess
spike-iguana
----------------------------
in loving memeroy of
buddy,1
&
buddy,2

Follow Ups:

Post a Followup

Name:
E-Mail:

Subject:

Comments:
: : i'm glad you decided to not give the gelcaps, btw ... at least find out more about them 1st ... : : started thinking + remembered that Spike didn't have a very healthy lifestyle before meeting you ... (+ the "mom" in me is begging to be let out! eeeeeeeeeeek *grin*) : : so ... just to remind you how important it is to have Spike checked for parasites/worms ASAP ... but also ... : : have the vet do a blood test and check what the "serum calcium:phosphorus ratio" is ... it is VERY possible that Spike could need some calcium supplement for a while until his body is healthier ... : : there IS such a thing as too much calcium tho and if at all possible, i'd have blood tests done 1st to find out where Spike's at right now and THEN decide ... : : if Spike does need some extra calcium ~ use good ol' simple "TUMS" tablets ... in SMALL amounts tho! lemme know if you need any more "mom-opinions" ... *grins* : : how're you + Spike doin' anyway???? : : Bon. + iZ : ------ : the olady had just had hi checked out.i dont think he had any thing. : doy ou think i should have him checked anyways.,how much does a vet check and test cost? : thanks iz's mom. : jess : spike-iguana : ---------------------------- : in loving memeroy of : buddy,1 : & : buddy,2

Optional Link URL:
Link Title:
Optional Image URL:

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Iguana Forum ]