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sorry but i am confused!

S

suzy_d

Alpha Buck
hey guys sorry to be really thick but i was just wondering what infracol is?and probiotic is it the same thing and what is it used for? and do you give it to your rabbits when they are poorly??

sorry but i am really confused!! thanks!
 
Infacol is a baby colic mixture and used to treat the early signs of bloat/stasis, it can often help release trapped wind and prevent stasis attacks from developing (along with a massage etc).

NB: If you think your rabbit may be suffering from stasis please take it to a vet immediately this is a serious life-threatening condition only experienced caregivers should try and treat attacks as only with experience can you recognise the early warning symptoms before it develops into full-blown stasis

Probiotics are "friendly bacteria" usually in a dried powder form either sprinkled over food or mixed in with their water. They bring the level of good bacteria up in the gut preventing the bad stasis-causing bacteria from multiplying (by crowding out using up available resources).

Caz
 
I tend to use it when they are ill or on antibiotics. Zeus had it for ages in his water as he kept getting ill. A lot of people use it all the time but I have found Zeus is fine now without using it constantly.

Caz
 
Squidgy gets probiotic if his poos are sticky. Since he's been on excel pellets though he's been fine.
 
Do you have to get a probiotic from the vet or can you use the one you use for humans from a health store?

Jane
 
I'm not sure about that. My vets only gave me a few sachets, which are quite expensive, so I got a big tub an online store (for animals!)
 
I buy from Vetark - good price and quick delivery.

http://www.noahs-cupboard.co.uk/

Found this through google:

Unlike probiotics, which are living microorganisms, prebiotics are indigestible carbohydrates. These prebiotics stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria of the intestinal flora.

Caz
 
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