Stress Powder

[dda0221]

Found a website from the UK that recommends using something called Stress Powder in the water to ensure squirrels get enough calcium. Is there a similar product here in the US? I realize there should be enough calcium in the foods I am giving to my squirrels, however this would be a nice way to make sure they are getting what is needed.

Stress Powder
In order to guard against nutritional deficiencies, please add a pinch of Vetzyme (or Philips) Stress powder to all
of their water. This is available from larger pet stores or online – ask to order it if you can’t see it on the shelf. If
you still have difficulty, call us. Squirrels are prone to some nasty problems if they don’t get a good balance of
calcium, phosphorous and magnesium and this ensures that they don’t miss out when in captivity.

Here is the original website: http://www.squirrels.info/distress/Lookingafter.pdf

[astra]

Found a website from the UK that recommends using something called Stress Powder in the water to ensure squirrels get enough calcium. Is there a similar product here in the US? I realize there should be enough calcium in the foods I am giving to my squirrels, however this would be a nice way to make sure they are getting what is needed.

Stress Powder
In order to guard against nutritional deficiencies, please add a pinch of Vetzyme (or Philips) Stress powder to all
of their water. This is available from larger pet stores or online – ask to order it if you can’t see it on the shelf. If
you still have difficulty, call us. Squirrels are prone to some nasty problems if they don’t get a good balance of
calcium, phosphorous and magnesium and this ensures that they don’t miss out when in captivity.

Here is the original website: http://www.squirrels.info/distress/Lookingafter.pdf
never heard of it.

Different ppl do diff. things. Some people add some cal supplements.
BUT if your squirrel gets her daily blocks + good green veggies +safe wild foods, s/he should be fine and won't need supplementation.
But you have to make sure the daily blocks are eaten and not stashed.

If you are feeding HHBs - 2 per day is fine; if other blocks - should constitute about 80% of their diet.

Extra Cal supplementation, in addition to blocks, may pose a risk of overdosing on Cal which is not good.