Vitamins & minerals

Vitamins and minerals help supplement nutrients that an animal may not receive in sufficient amounts in its regular food. Calcium is important for the proper development of bones, shell and eggs, while vitamin D3 helps its use in the body. Multivitamin products can support overall condition, growth, shedding and reproduction, but they need to be used sensibly and according to the needs of the specific species. In reptiles, the relationship between supplementation, UVB lighting and the type of food is also important — incorrect dosing or an unsuitable combination can be just as problematic as a deficiency.