How much simethicone do I give my chinchilla?

For severe bloat, you will need to give Simethicone three to four times a day depending on the progress your chin is making. I personally give . 30-. 50ml each dose.

What is Bene-Bac Plus pet gel used for?

Bene-Bac is a palatable, concentrated source of live, naturally occurring digestive microorganisms found in your dog’s intestinal tract. It can be used any time a dog experiences increased gastrointestinal stress from changing nutritional or environmental conditions due to: Travel.

How do you administer Bene-bac gel?

Use gel 2 times, 3 days apart. Place in mouth, or mix with food. Guaranteed total live (viable) Lactic Acid Producing Bacteria: 20 million colony forming units (CFU) per gram.

Does Bene-Bac need to be refrigerated?

The product can be stored at room temperature up to the Best-By date. Keeping the item refrigerated may add some time but we do not recommend freezing the product and please keep out of sunlight or enclosed vehicles for extended periods where heat or cold may damage the viability of the probiotics.

What helps chinchilla bloat?

Treatment of Bloating in Chinchillas The vet will give some pain medications to your chinchilla, such as meloxicam. She may also receive gut stimulants that keep her system moving so she can process and digest any food remaining in her system. You may be advised to buy simethicone (gas drops for babies).

Can I give Bene-Bac everyday?

Bene-Bac® Plus may be given to them daily, especially with infants and young with good results. Adults do well with this product as part of a regular maintenance program.

How much bene do you give a kitten?

Bene-Bac® Plus Pet Gel is recommended any time an animal experiences changing nutritional or environmental conditions. Directions for Use: Newborns: 1/4 to 1/2 gram at birth; 1/2 gram on day 3, 5 and 7 and at weaning. Hand Fed Orphans: increase to 1/2 to 1 gram on days 7, 14 and introduction to solid food.

How long is bene-BAC good for?

The Bene-Bac Plus Pet Gel has an approximate shelf life of 2 years and the Bene-Bac Plus Pet Powder has an approximate shelf life of 1.5 years.

How can I tell if my chinchilla is bloated?

When your chinchilla develops bloat, you’ll notice these symptoms:

1. Loss of appetite.
2. Hard, swollen belly.
3. Pressing belly against floor of her cage.
4. Stretching out.
5. Walking with “army crawl”
6. Breathing rapidly.
7. Standing with rear in the air.
8. Rolling from side to side.

Why is my chinchilla stretching so much?

Tympany in Chinchillas. Sometimes referred to as bloat, tympany in chinchillas is a condition in which there is a sudden build up of gas in the stomach. This usually occurs following a diet change or due to overeating. The chinchilla will try to relieve the pain of bloat by rolling or stretching.

Does simethicone help poop?

This combination medication is used to treat diarrhea and symptoms of gas (such as cramps, bloating, pressure). Loperamide works by slowing down the movement of the gut. This decreases the number of bowel movements and makes the stool less watery. Simethicone helps break up gas bubbles in the gut.