Opossum-Cal (Calcium Supplement)

Exotic Nutrition's Opossum-Cal Calcium Supplement is designed specifically for Opossums of various ages. Sugar glider's diet of fruits and vegetables contains inverse amounts of phosphorous to calcium. High phosphorus extracts calcium from their bones, making the bones brittle. Calcium deficiency will make your Opossum sick, then will cause hind leg paralysis. Hind leg paralysis can be very common in Opossum who do not have a calcium supplement like Opossum-Cal. Perfect for Opossums with lower calcium in relation to phosphorus intake Helps prevent calcium deficiency and hind leg paralysis common to Opossum Phosphorous-free, ultra-fine powder for daily coating of fruits & insects GUARANTEED ANALYSIS: Calcium carbonate 96.5% (elemental calcium 38%), Magnesium carbonate 3.5% DOSAGE: Sprinkle about 250 mg. (pinch between fingers) over food daily. Mixing Opossum-Cal with Opossum Booster vitamin supplement will bring optimum results. Mix 1 teaspoon of Opossum-Cal with 1 teaspoon of Opossum Booster per pound of food. Click to view our Recommendations for a Opossum's Diet. CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT IS A SUPPLEMENT TO AND NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SOUND NUTRITIONAL PRACTICES.