Supplements for exotic pets

Johanna Mejia-Fava; Carmen M H Colitz

doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2014.05.001

Supplements for exotic pets

Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2014 Sep;17(3):503-25. doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2014.05.001.

Authors

Johanna Mejia-Fava¹, Carmen M H Colitz²

Affiliations

¹ Animal Necessity, LLC, 45 West 34th Street, Suite 1107, New York, NY 10001, USA. Electronic address: docjo@animal-necessity.com.
² Animal Necessity, LLC, 45 West 34th Street, Suite 1107, New York, NY 10001, USA; All Animal Eye Care, Inc., 300 South Central Boulevard, Jupiter, FL 33458, USA.

PMID: 25155668
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2014.05.001

Abstract

The use of supplements has become commonplace in an effort to complement traditional therapy and as part of long-term preventive health plans. This article discusses historical and present uses of antioxidants, vitamins, and herbs. By complementing traditional medicine with holistic and alternative nutrition and supplements, the overall health and wellness of exotic pets can be enhanced and balanced. Further research is needed for understanding the strengths and uses of supplements in exotic species. Going back to the animals' origin and roots bring clinicians closer to nature and its healing powers.

Keywords: Alternative medicine; Exotic pet; Herbal; Nutritional; Supplements.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animal Husbandry / methods*
Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena / physiology*
Animals
Dietary Supplements*
Pets / physiology*
Pharmacognosy / methods*
Plant Extracts
Species Specificity
Vitamins

Substances

Plant Extracts
Vitamins