Opinions needed on medical issue

[Larry Wardog]

This is the problem everybody seems to think the calcium and supplement dusting is the best choice but really that doesn't help. It probably is MBD in an early stage. I would recommend getting Missouri better bug got load it was tested and proven to work in Native Toad species. What this means is you feed this formula to your crickets or roaches or whatever you use what them digested for a day or two and then feed the roaches or your feeders to the toads. I had the same problem last year when I was using the same stuff but since then I have had no problems with anything of nutrition. I don't use any calcium or supplements other than what I feed my crickets. I don't recommend using supplements. You can also use a low-level UVB bulb to put over the toads habitat. That will help it to get vitamin D3 the best way possible. It's important to keep the temperature in the 70s if the animal is sick and try to keep humidity 50% To 70%. It should only hit 70% at night whenever you missed and allow it to gradually drop back down to 50.

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[butchblues]

That Mazuri formula seems to have a lot of animal protein. Wouldn't gout be a concern? I'm currently feeding my roaches Dumor classic rabbit food as their staple and vegetable/fruit scraps, but I will invest in a gutloading diet after researching some formulas.

[Larry Wardog]

That Mazuri formula seems to have a lot of animal protein. Wouldn't gout be a concern? I'm currently feeding my roaches Dumor classic rabbit food as their staple and vegetable/fruit scraps, but I will invest in a gutloading diet after researching some formulas.

It actually is preferred for native species. It doesn't have any drawbacks. Should be a good investment

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[butchblues]

Do you have a source for this? I've been told by many sources to stay away from animal protein in roaches especially to avoid uric acid buildup. Not doubting, I just like to compare sources.