Rapashy 3 in 1? (Pic inside)

[TheBeard9789]

I use repti calcium with D3 a intern at the vet suggested to use rapashy 3 in 1 would this be acceptable? It's calcium with some other vitamins in it I believe and powder form so I can dust bugs

 

[KarrieRee]

I use repti calcium with D3 a intern at the vet suggested to use rapashy 3 in 1 would this be acceptable? It's calcium with some other vitamins in it I believe and powder form so I can dust bugs

I would think so - is it calcium d3 in it or regular calcium?

 

[TheBeard9789]

I would think so - is it calcium d3 in it or regular calcium?

Says it has but isn't limited to D3

 

[KarrieRee]

Says it has but isn't limited to D3

And it doesnt say how much D3? Look in in the percentages of the vitamins it lists - lets ask Tracie she will know about the amount
@Drache613

 

[TheBeard9789]

And it doesnt say how much D3? Look in in the percentages of the vitamins it lists - lets ask Tracie she will know about the amount
@Drache613

20% from the nutritional side

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

The Repashy as I have understood it is a pretty good supplement overall. I personally prefer to give
calcium separately with giving vitamins, etc alone. A lot of times, it is convenient to give a mix with
both vitamins & calcium. The problem often lies with the amounts & many times they get an overload
of one thing, but not enough of another.
In this case, there is synthetic vitamin A & synthetic vitamin D both of which are fat soluble & are stored
in the body thus over time can become toxic. If you are going to give this supplement, I would recommend
giving only 1 or 2 times max, per week.
If you can, give a calcium only supplement for him to be sure he gets enough of calcium & not simply an
overload of D3 & other things.

Tracie

 

[TheBeard9789]

Hello,

The Repashy as I have understood it is a pretty good supplement overall. I personally prefer to give
calcium separately with giving vitamins, etc alone. A lot of times, it is convenient to give a mix with
both vitamins & calcium. The problem often lies with the amounts & many times they get an overload
of one thing, but not enough of another.
In this case, there is synthetic vitamin A & synthetic vitamin D both of which are fat soluble & are stored
in the body thus over time can become toxic. If you are going to give this supplement, I would recommend
giving only 1 or 2 times max, per week.
If you can, give a calcium only supplement for him to be sure he gets enough of calcium & not simply an
overload of D3 & other things.

Tracie

Hmm I have strictly calcium with D3 from "repti calcium" both beardies enjoy it BUT I did notice Amber didn't enjoy the rapashy at all. She downright refused to eat anything it was coated on even her fav Butterworms didn't do the trick. Would you perhaps have a suggestion on what I can give safely? Should I stick with just the calcium D3 and maybe get separate vitamins I can also sprinkle on bugs? I just want them both to be safe happy & healthy and if I gotta add a combo of things I will

 

[xp29]

Ruby won't eat anything dusted, so the trick i use is i give her treat bugs (hornworms) I wet just the bottom and carefully set the worm in the calcium or vitamins so lots stick to it and just make sure she doesn't see it. When its vitamin day i mix the calcium and vitamins together on case sge figures it out i still get both into her

 

[xp29]

Isn't it AMAZING the lengths we will go to, to keep them healthy and happy lol

 

[smaugthebeardie3756]

Hmm I have strictly calcium with D3 from "repti calcium" both beardies enjoy it BUT I did notice Amber didn't enjoy the rapashy at all. She downright refused to eat anything it was coated on even her fav Butterworms didn't do the trick. Would you perhaps have a suggestion on what I can give safely? Should I stick with just the calcium D3 and maybe get separate vitamins I can also sprinkle on bugs? I just want them both to be safe happy & healthy and if I gotta add a combo of things I will

Repcal Herptivite would be my recommendation for a separate vitamin. It has beta carotene instead of vitamin A. The dragon synthesizes the vitamin A from the beta carotene, and any excess that isn't used is excreted so there isn't really chance of overdose. Also, if your UVB is good, the d3 is probably only needed maybe twice a week and use calcium without d3 4-5 times a week. I do one bug feeding and three salads with calcium no d3 a week, and one bug feeding and one salad with d3 and vitamins a week.

My understanding of the Repashy all in one is that it's is supposed to be a low enough dose of those vitamins that it is safe to use for all dustings without risk of overdose, but I personally would rather not take the chance. Plus I like the ability to adjust them separately if I needed to for any reason.

 

[TheBeard9789]

Repcal Herptivite would be my recommendation for a separate vitamin. It has beta carotene instead of vitamin A. The dragon synthesizes the vitamin A from the beta carotene, and any excess that isn't used is excreted so there isn't really chance of overdose. Also, if your UVB is good, the d3 is probably only needed maybe twice a week and use calcium without d3 4-5 times a week. I do one bug feeding and three salads with calcium no d3 a week, and one bug feeding and one salad with d3 and vitamins a week.

My understanding of the Repashy all in one is that it's is supposed to be a low enough dose of those vitamins that it is safe to use for all dustings without risk of overdose, but I personally would rather not take the chance. Plus I like the ability to adjust them separately if I needed to for any reason.

I'll have to grab that thank you!!

 

[TheBeard9789]

Ruby won't eat anything dusted, so the trick i use is i give her treat bugs (hornworms) I wet just the bottom and carefully set the worm in the calcium or vitamins so lots stick to it and just make sure she doesn't see it. When its vitamin day i mix the calcium and vitamins together on case sge figures it out i still get both into her

My beardies have np taking the calcium but this new rapashy isn't something she likes (Amber) never seen her spit her food out before

 

[TheBeard9789]

Ruby won't eat anything dusted, so the trick i use is i give her treat bugs (hornworms) I wet just the bottom and carefully set the worm in the calcium or vitamins so lots stick to it and just make sure she doesn't see it. When its vitamin day i mix the calcium and vitamins together on case sge figures it out i still get both into her

What vitamins do you use? I don't put anything on their greens due to them not eating it. So I tend to just dust bugs which they are fine with I do have questions about perhaps making calcium/bee pollen mixed in a misting bottle. Was hoping with mixing the powder I can "mist" their greens like I always do

 

[TheBeard9789]

Repcal Herptivite would be my recommendation for a separate vitamin. It has beta carotene instead of vitamin A. The dragon synthesizes the vitamin A from the beta carotene, and any excess that isn't used is excreted so there isn't really chance of overdose. Also, if your UVB is good, the d3 is probably only needed maybe twice a week and use calcium without d3 4-5 times a week. I do one bug feeding and three salads with calcium no d3 a week, and one bug feeding and one salad with d3 and vitamins a week.

My understanding of the Repashy all in one is that it's is supposed to be a low enough dose of those vitamins that it is safe to use for all dustings without risk of overdose, but I personally would rather not take the chance. Plus I like the ability to adjust them separately if I needed to for any reason.

Just wanted to give you a shout-out about the vitamin you suggested my beardies actually liked it unlike the rapashy appreciate it