Mazuri Exotic Animal Nutrition Insectivore Diet Pet Food for Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians (225g)

Description Description Mazuri® Insectivore Diet is designed to simulate the high-protein, high-fiber diet of insectivorous animals. It has been tested in a wide range of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians as a replacement for all or some of the insect component of the diet. Features and Benefits • Designed to be complete and balanced for insectivores – No supplementation necessary. • Highly fortified – May be fed with fruits, greens, etc. • Contains fish oil – Rich source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. • Contains lecithin – Rich source of phospholipids. • Contains high fiber – Helps simulate the chitin component of the insectivore’s diet. • Contains pigments – For healthy feather pigmentation. • Contains taurine – At levels that meet recommendations for carnivores. • Highly palatable. Product Form Extruded feed: ⅛” round particle. • 3 lb. paper sack • 25 lb. paper sack Meal. • 1 kg canister • 25 lb. paper sack Guaranteed Analysis Crude protein not less than …………………………..28.0% Crude fat not less than …………………………………11.0% Crude fiber not more than …………………………….15.0% Moisture not more than ………………………………..12.0% Ash not more than…………………………………………8.0% Feeding Directions • Feed to insectivores at a rate of at least 50% of their daily dry matter intake. Feed intake will vary based on animal body size and life stage, level of activity and environmental temperature. 1. Acceptance may be increased by initially soaking the extruded Mazuri® Insectivore Diet in water (2 parts water:1 part dry diet) to transition animals that are used to soft/moist diets. 2. After 1-2 weeks on soaked diet, move to 1 part water: 1 part dry diet, and 1-2 weeks later, offer dry diet. § If moistened, replace diet twice a day. • Prepared Mazuri® Insectivore Diet – Meal should be fed out as directed by your veterinarian. Never feed dry powder without first combining with water. 1. Combine with hot water; adjust mixture to meet desired texture and need. 2. Mix thoroughly with a spoon, fork or whisk until consistency is uniform, and administer as directed by your veterinarian. • If feeding live insects to the animal, ensure the insects are gut loaded prior to feeding out. THIS DIET MAY CONTAIN EXCESSIVE IRON FOR SPECIES THAT ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO IRON STORAGE DISEASE, LIKE HORNBILLS. Related