Stitch Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I need some Calcium Syrup which used to be known as Calcium Sandoz Syrup. I know they advertise it on line but I need it before the weekend. I started off by visiting the local vets & pet shops however now I am beginning to panic as I know the distributor here in Brisbane doesn't have any stock of it either. Does anyone know somewhere that may have it on their shelves?? I have been ringing around but still can't find it. Any help would be appreciated as I didn't realise how difficult it had become to obtain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Most Vets should have some :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Try Vet Products Direct their showroom is at 971 Nudgee Road Banyo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) No, they are out of stock at the moment. ETA: I have tried 4 vets so far .... unsuccessfully. It is going to be difficult if I have to work my way through the phone book!! :laugh: Edited January 3, 2013 by Stitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedaler Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Try a pharmacy that is where i have bought it albeit not recently Also try the Vetshed if they are near you Edited January 3, 2013 by Airedaler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Go to the chemists and purchase some CalSource Ca1000 Does exactly the same thing and NO loose stools to contend with. Just put one tablet into a half glass of water and use when you want to. Keep it stired as it can settle on the bottom of the glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Is that suitable for a bitch post whelping Oatway? If it is do you know what kind of calcium it is? I believe if I buy tablet form then Chelated Calcium is what I want for a bitch post whelping. Edited January 3, 2013 by Stitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Does it have to be the syrup? We tend to use the calcium powder with bitches post whelp, and it works fine. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 For use during whelping to help with contractions etc and after whelping for prevention of hypocalcemia the liquid forms of calcium are absorbed more efficiently and quicker, especially important during whelping, not so much for afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Thanks Crisovar... we have injectible calcium on hand for use during whelp (only given under vet instruction), and have been known to give ice cream for those that only need a smaller dosage... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Is that suitable for a bitch post whelping Oatway? If it is do you know what kind of calcium it is? I believe if I buy tablet form then Chelated Calcium is what I want for a bitch post whelping. Yes I use while they are whelping and dose or two after. (My bitches have no calcium problems after whelping. I just have it there to make sure they get plenty while whelping.) It is a high dose Calcium supplement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) try these people----> Capalaba Produce, 3211 Old Cleveland Road Capalaba 33901433 it really doesn't take long to get there from the North of Brisbane...just whizz over the Gateway and take the Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Rd exit (less lights) Capalaba produce is a little hard to see but it is opposite a fish shop and Caradoc St Edited January 3, 2013 by Boronia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Thank you Boronia....at the moment I don't like to be away from a maiden bitch.... who is almost ready to whelp.... for too long a period, that's why I need it to be closer. I can get Troy Calcium Syrup and I think I can also get Ossol but I have used Calcium Sandoz for years and I know it does the job. It has glucose in it which gives the bitch some energy during whelping and the calcium is readily taken up. Apparently chelated calcium in tablet form is also readily taken up so I will look for that too. Who would think it would be so difficult to find. I will just have to keep ringing around. Thanks everyone for trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESCS Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I thought I saw a bottle of calcium syrup at Greencross Inala yesterday but not sure of the brand. Vet shed is closed until 7th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielover Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Not 100% sure, but i think the Troy calcium is pretty similar - lots of glucose too. I have used it for my last few litters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystiqview Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I give goats milk or lactose free milk to the bitch during and after whelping. Lactose free carnation milk is also ok. Have never given calcium syrup. There is also studies done that if the bitch is on a good quality diet and is healthy, the old method of dosing them up on calcium is not needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Yay!!! Got some at the closest Greencross vet, so thank you ESCS for that hint! Cheers Edited January 4, 2013 by Stitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andisa Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) I give goats milk or lactose free milk to the bitch during and after whelping. Lactose free carnation milk is also ok. Have never given calcium syrup. There is also studies done that if the bitch is on a good quality diet and is healthy, the old method of dosing them up on calcium is not needed Lets not forget that the bitches don't read the books. My other girls did not need any extra calcium however Charli did, day 2 we were off to the vet she was going flat, she was on calcium for a few weeks after whelping. I gave her calcium between pups but didn't expect to keep using it. She produced heaps of milk for her 6 pups and could have easily fed a lot more. I feed them naturally and will give them calcium in several natural forms but this time I needed the sandoz and glad I had it on hand. Edited January 4, 2013 by Andisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 I agree Andisa...I know from passed experience that my breed NEEDS calcium during and after whelping even though they have adequate calcium in their diet. I have also found they do not tolerate goats milk very well. They do better on a good quality dry food during pregnancy than on a BARF diet regardless of whether it contains yoghurt, etc. It took me a while to work out exactly how to feed them to get the best results.... battling my way through hypocalcaemia, which I never want to have to do again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I always used to use Sandoz. Then I discovered the ingredients in Troy were exactly the same (and about 1/2 the price). Have been using it for 5 years (less the 2 when I didn't breed) without problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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