To maintain the balance of nutrients and vitamins in the body of parrots, experts advise regularly giving vitamin complexes to your feathered pets.
Such products are produced by the Moscow pharmaceutical company Micro-Plus, among which Gamavit occupies a worthy niche.
The composition of the drug includes not only a number of vitamins, but also amino acids, which are so indispensable during the period of reproduction, molting or treatment of a pet.
The correct use for parrots is indicated in the instructions for Gamavit.
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Why do parrots need vitamins?
Our pet needs a full range of vitamin preparations. Some say that such supplements are nonsense and a waste of money. Why? Well, after all, packages of purchased food always list all the vitamins that a parrot will receive, which means nothing additional is needed.
At the same time, more experienced breeders say that during periods of vitamin deficiency and molting, and many other factors, the pet needs more nutrients. If in the wild a parrot gets everything it needs for itself, then at home it cannot do this on its own. This means that it is worth using a special fertilizer during the appropriate period.
Veterinarians unanimously claim that vitamin complexes allow birds to repel attacks from microbes, maintain stress resistance, lead an active lifestyle, and maintain bright, healthy and shiny plumage.
The benefits of vitamin preparation for a parrot
Why is Gamavit used for parrots?
Owners of ornamental birds may also encounter a need or veterinary recommendation for this substance. There is a list of indications when the drug has the most effective effect and helps solve health problems. A parrot should be given Gamavit in the following cases:
- vitamin deficiency, including those caused by poor maintenance, low-quality food;
- recovery from illness, parasitic or infectious diseases;
- in the process of treatment for parasites - helps support the body, reduce the toxicity of medications;
- food poisoning, diarrhea, dehydration - restores the balance of microelements in the bird’s body.
Many experts recommend giving Gamavit to parrots before moving and other stressful situations. Very often, the drug is offered to young birds after the first molt during the growth period, so that they become stronger, tenacious and healthy. The substance is offered with caution to sexually mature adults, especially females, since there is always a risk of hypervitaminosis and the resulting hyperkeratosis, which leads to the growth of the cornea of the beak.
Instructions for use and composition
If you strictly follow the instructions of the doctors, then in a short time your pets will be compensated for the lack of vitamins and the balance in the body will be restored. Gamavit also helps remove toxins and improve metabolic processes in the parrot. It also strengthens the immune system.
Gamavit includes:
- amino acids;
- vitamins A, B, C;
- immunostimulant;
- biogenic stimulant (placenta extract).
Composition and instructions for use of Gamavit
Most often, this drug is prescribed to birds in the following cases:
- intoxication;
- anemia;
- avitaminosis;
- infection;
- for disease prevention;
- for resistance to stress;
- for harmonious development.
Gamavit is often used to maintain stable functioning of the body in case of complex diseases.
Indications for use
The use of Gamavit is recommended in the following situations:
- avitaminosis;
- recovery period after serious illnesses, including infectious and parasitic diseases, injuries, operations;
- intoxication of the body when using potent drugs to treat various pathologies;
- dehydration;
- poisoning;
- stress;
- anemia.
In addition, it is useful to give Gamavit to birds during molting, when the parrot’s body needs additional nutrients. The drug, administered to the parent pair before the breeding season, can increase the survival rate of chicks and accelerate their growth.
Storage conditions and shelf life
When closed, Gamavit is stored in a dark place, away from sunlight and always out of reach of children. It is better if a constant temperature is maintained from 2°C to 25°C. Shelf life when unopened is 2 years.
After opening the bottle, Gamavit cannot be stored. It is best not to open the medicine completely, but to use a needle and syringe. This will allow you to store the drug for a long time. After the storage period expires, the color of the liquid changes. It turns from red to yellowish.
Proper storage of the drug and its expiration date
What is Gamavit: composition and indications
The veterinary drug Gamavit is sold in any pet store or veterinary pharmacy. This is one of the most popular remedies, which is prescribed in case of viral diseases in cats, dogs, livestock, and poultry. Type of implementation: hermetically sealed capsules. Among the active components:
- vitamins - A, C;
- B vitamins;
- amino acids;
- guanine, uracil, ribose and other additional substances.
In terms of its action, Gamavit is classified as an immunomodulator and general tonic. It is prescribed in many situations when it is necessary to support the body of an animal or bird, to help fight viral or other diseases. It is often used as part of antibacterial and antiparasitic therapy. The tonic effect of the substance helps to overcome seasonal problems, for example, those associated with winter and lack of sunlight.
Dosage and drinking method
Depending on the bird, veterinarians determine different dosages and, of course, method of application.
Remember! The best solution would be to contact a specialist, because each parrot and each individual case is unique.
When using Gamavit, you should exclude any other additives. It is prescribed mainly in courses of 7 days. We must not forget that Gamavit is contraindicated in young animals under 1 year of age.
Vitamins for parrots, quails, chickens.
For big birds
Most often, Gamavit is added to water. This is done according to the following algorithm:
- Dosage: dissolve 1 ml of medicine in 50 ml of liquid.
- The resulting consistency is added to the drinker.
- The water must be changed every 4 hours.
- The solution should not be left overnight.
If the bird is well accustomed to human hands, then you can open the beak slightly and drop 6-7 drops of medicine directly into the mouth using a pipette.
For wavy
For small birds, the dosage is almost halved. So, you can drop 3 – 4 drops. You need to follow the same algorithm as indicated for large parrots, but you need to reduce the dosage. Gamavit can be given for 7–8 days.
Vitamins for parrots, chickens and quails.
How to give Gamavit to a parrot correctly
According to the instructions for use of Gamavit for parrots, the dosage of the drug depends on the body weight of the bird. Unlike mammals, birds are given the medicine orally. The course of treatment is no more than 7-10 days.
It is convenient for budgies and lovebirds to give the drug directly into their beak. To do this, a portion of the medicine is drawn into a syringe, after which the needle is removed and 4-5 drops (daily dose) are injected into the bird’s mouth.
The dosage of Gamavit for medium-sized parrots, such as cockatiels and necklace parrots, is 0.5 ml or 6-7 drops; for representatives of large species (grey, macaw) - 1 ml or 8-10 drops. This volume is mixed with 50 ml of water and poured into the drinking bowl. The solution is stored for no more than 4 hours; after this time it must be replaced with fresh mixture or clean water. Do not leave the medicinal solution in the drinking bowl overnight. Another way to use Gamavit is to inject an appropriate dose of undiluted medication directly into the beak. It is only suitable for tame parrots that are not afraid of people, otherwise the procedure will increase stress. To avoid resistance from the bird and protect yourself from claws and beaks, it is recommended to wrap the bird in a towel.
Open bottles are stored in the refrigerator for no more than a day. The drug is tasteless and odorless, so feeding it to birds usually does not cause problems.
Contraindications
When using this drug, it is worth remembering that:
- Gamavit is suitable only for adults.
- If the parrot is sick, then the medicine can be used only as directed by a doctor.
- Do not use together with other vitamin supplements.
- Do not use a product that has expired.
- It is necessary to take into account that the parrot may have an individual intolerance to the components.
- Gamavit is contraindicated in avian kidney and liver diseases.
Side effects and contraindications
Despite a lot of useful properties, Gamavit for parrots cannot be used in some cases:
- During the period of taking other vitamin complexes and immunomodulators.
- For diseases of the liver, kidneys, pancreas.
- In the presence of malignant or benign neoplasms.
- If your blood sugar level is abnormal.
It is also not recommended to give the drug under the age of 1 year and during the first molt.
It is worth noting that when using Gamavit, there are practically no side effects observed. The only exception is individual intolerance to the components included in its composition. If your parrot develops an allergy, feeding should be stopped immediately. Then give him an antihistamine.
Pharmacological properties
The drug contains a large number of various vitamins, minerals and biologically active substances that improve metabolism, improve blood composition, have a positive effect on the functioning of the immune system, and also have a general tonic effect.
The drug increases the vitality of offspring, improves muscle function, and also reduces the effects of stress and calms the nervous system. "Gamavit" accelerates growth and metabolism.
It will be useful for you to read about whether you can give your parrot antibiotics.
Total information
We will present basic information about the drug, which determines its purpose and storage methods.
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Composition, release form, packaging
"Gamavit" refers to immunomodulatory drugs for animals. The drug is available in glass bottles with a seal with a volume of 2 to 450 ml. The drug is a crimson or light red liquid.
Compound:
- vitamins - A, C, D, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B12, PP, K;
- amino acids - L-arginine, L-asparagine, L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-aspartate, L-alanine, L-cysteine, L-glutamine, L-proline, L-phenylanyl, L-serine, L-tryptophan, L-threonine, L-valine, L-terosine, L-hydroxyproline, L-histidine, L-arginine chloride, L-glutamic acid;
- inorganic salts;
- other components - guanine, ribose, thymine, uracil, cholesterol, glucose.
Shelf life and storage conditions
The medicine should be stored in its original packaging at a temperature of +4–25 °C.
Important! It is forbidden to use "Gamavit" if the liquid becomes cloudy or changes color.
Do not allow the substance to freeze or overheat. Shelf life: 1 year.
