RodiCare® Derma nutritional supplement for dwarf rabbits, guinea pigs and small rodents - To support skin, coat and claws

Product information

RodiCare® Derma is a complementary feed for dwarf rabbits, guinea pigs, and small rodents for the targeted support of skin, hair, and claws.

The formula combines omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids from various plant oils and algae oil with phytosterols, zinc, selenium, and biotin, as well as selected plant components.

Suitable for which animals?

RodiCare® Derma is suitable for:

• Mice

• Dwarf hamsters

• Hamsters

• Degus

• Rats

• Chinchillas

• Guinea pigs

• Dwarf rabbits

Intended use

RodiCare® Derma is used for the nutritional support of:

• normal skin function

• fur and hair

• claws

• natural skin barrier

Properties and nutrients

The plant oils contained provide essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids as well as natural α- and γ-tocopherols. Algae oil from Schizochytrium sp. is a source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Cleavers and field horsetail provide silicic acid. Phytosterols support the barrier properties of the skin. Zinc, selenium, and biotin contribute to the nourishment of skin and hair.

Key features:

• Omega-3 fatty acids: 17.6 %

• With DHA-rich algae oil

• With linseed, soybean, sunflower, borage, and corn germ oil

• With zinc, selenium, and biotin

• With vitamin E, vitamin C, and vitamin D3

• With cleavers and field horsetail

• With phytosterols

Feeding recommendation

Administer over the feed.

Depending on body weight:

• Mouse and dwarf hamster: 1 pump stroke

• Hamster and degu: 2 pump strokes

• Rat and chinchilla: 3 pump strokes

• Guinea pig: 3–5 pump strokes

• Dwarf rabbit: 5–8 pump strokes

One pump stroke corresponds to approx. 0.2 ml.

The daily amount should be distributed over two or more meals if possible.

Recommended feeding period: 2 months. The feeding period can be extended if necessary.

Storage and shelf life

Do not store above 25 °C.

Use after opening.

Shelf life: 24 months.

Important notes

Due to the increased content of additives, the recommended feeding amount must not be exceeded.

In case of severe hair loss, skin changes, intense itching, inflammation, or noticeable changes to the claws, the animal should be examined by a veterinarian.

Composition

• Linseed oil: 28 %

• Soybean oil: 21.5 %

• Sunflower oil: 5.3 %

• Borage oil: 4.5 %

• Corn germ oil: 1 %

• Cleavers in sesame oil: 5.7 %

• Field horsetail in sesame oil: 5.7 %

• Poplar bark in sesame oil: 5.7 %

• Algae oil (Schizochytrium sp.): 2.5 %

• Phytosterols: 1.5 %

• Field horsetail powder: 0.05 %

Analytical constituents

• Crude protein: 0.2 %

• Crude fiber: 0.9 %

• Crude fat: 85.5 %

• Crude ash: 0.3 %

• Omega-3 fatty acids: 17.6 %

Additives per 1,000 ml

Nutritional additives:

• Vitamin E: 10,000 mg

• Vitamin C: 20,000 mg

• Vitamin D3: 20,000 IU

• Selenium as sodium selenite: 1 mg

• Zinc as zinc sulfate heptahydrate: 200 mg

• Biotin: 50 mg

Flavoring agent:

• Rosemary oil: 600 mg

Side effects and tolerance

In sensitive animals, intolerance reactions to individual components may occur.

If unusual reactions occur, feeding should be stopped and veterinary advice should be sought if necessary.