The Use of HEALx Soother Plus

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Selected Clinical Case Studies
HEALx and AVIx products have been used in thousands of clinical cases in hundreds of different species. Extensive field testing has been
conducted throughout the world by international veterinarians, as demonstrated in these case reports. Click here to go to a list of selected
peer-reviewed publications that support the scientific claims.
Contents
Canine Cases
Non-healing Wound in a Whippet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Ulcerative Dermatitis Case in a Bichon Frisé . . . . . . 5
Terrier with Seriously Infected Lesions . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Infected Skin Lesion in a Border Collie . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bichon Frisé with Multiple Sebaceous Adenomas . . . 8
Black Labrador with Poor Quality Coat . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Canine with Allergies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cocker Spaniel with a History of Chronic
Skin Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lhasa Apso with Necrosis of the Skin, Fat
and Muscle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Severe Burn Wounds on a Canine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Canine with a Severe Anal Lesion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Canine with Leg Wound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Feline Cases
Bilateral Pruritic Lesions in a Sphynx Cat . . . . . . . .
Non-healing Wound in a Sphynx Cat . . . . . . . . . . .
Domestic Cat with Severe Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Domestic Cat with a Severe Bite Wound . . . . . . . .
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Equine Cases
Horse with a Serious Bite Wound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rabbit Cases
Dental-related Abscess in a Rabbit . . . . . . . . . . . .
Severe Rabbit Pododermatitis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alopecia in a Rabbit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rabbit with a Severe Bite Wound . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rabbit with Vestibular Syndrome . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rabbit with a Molar Abscess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rabbit with an Anal Prolapse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rabbit with a Dental Abscess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rabbit Pododermatitis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extensive Osteomyelitis of the Mandible Following
Periapical Infection in a Mini Lop Rabbit . . . . . . .
Total Ear Canal Ablation in a Pet Rabbit . . . . . . . .
Bite Wound in a Rabbit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chin Dermatitis in a Pet Rabbit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surgical Excision of a Facial Abscess
in a Mini Lop Rabbit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Permanent Rhinostomy in a Pet Rabbit . . . . . . . . .
Zygomatic Abscess Involving the
Nasolacrimal Duct in a Pet Rabbit . . . . . . . . . . .
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Abscess of the Maxillary Recess in a Pet Rabbit . . .
Extensive Facial Surgery in a Mini Lop Rabbit . . . .
Rabbit with Bumblefoot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rabbit with an Abscess on the Face. . . . . . . . . . . .
Rabbit with a Lumbar Wound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ferret Cases
Ferrets with Itchy Skin and Poor Quality Coats . . . .
Ferret with Skin Lesions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anal Prolapse in a Ferret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dental Procedures in a Ferret. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ferret with Hormonal-related Alopecia. . . . . . . . . . .
Ferret with Unusual Skin Lesions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Other Mammal Cases
Non-healing Wound in a Chinchilla . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Chinchilla with Fungal Skin Lesions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Alopecia in a Hamster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Spiny Mouse with a Severe Bite Wound . . . . . . . . 51
Leopard with a Severe Bite Wound . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Upper Respiratory Infection in a Rat . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Hamster Abscess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Russian Hamster with a Tumor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Hedgehog with Mites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Deer with Poor Quality Coats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Nonhuman Primate with Alopecia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Porcupine with Alopecia and Skin Lesions . . . . . . . 59
White Rhinoceros with Leg Lesions . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Extraoral Extraction of a Maxillary Cheek Tooth
in a Guinea Pig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Guinea Pig with Mite Infestation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Deer with Alopecia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Avian Cases
Chronic Infections and Return to Quality of Life
for a Macaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Falcon with a Deep Skin Lesion . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cockatiel with Bumblefoot/Pododermatitis . . . . . . .
Mite Infestation in a Budgerigar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caique with a Non-healing Ulcerative Wound . . . . .
Amazon with Bilateral Cataracts, Bronzing
Feathers and Poor Gripping Ability . . . . . . . . . . .
Robin with Plumage Disorders and Pruritus . . . . . .
Goshawk with a Severe Leg Injury . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pigeons Infected with Poxvirus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pigeon with an Open Tarsometatarsus Fracture . . . 73
Tissue Damage in a Psittacine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Hawk with Bumblefoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Conure with a Severe Leg Disorder . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Falcons with Poxvirus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Sparrow with a Broken Leg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Gyrfalcon with a Severely Prolapsed Oviduct . . . . . 79
Cockatoo with a Prolapsed Oviduct . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Hawk with a Fracture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
African Grey with an Infected Lesion. . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Harris Hawk with a Severe Wing Lesion. . . . . . . . . . 83
Mild Bilateral Pododermatitis in a Parrot. . . . . . . . . 84
Budgerigar with a Bleeding Mass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Cockatoo with a Severe Skin Lesion. . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Lovebird with Significant Head and Foot Trauma. . . . 87
Malocclusion and Malalignment of the
Gnathotheca with the Rhinotheca
in a Quaker Parakeet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Short-billed Corella with a Severe Bite Wound. . . . . 89
Harris Hawk with Severe Lesions on the Tibiotarsus . . 90
Cockatiel with Nylon Thread Tied Around Its Toe. . . . 91
Cockatiel with Severe Bite Wounds on Its Legs . . . . 92
Anaerobic Infection in a Severely Wounded
Amazon Parrot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
African Grey Parrot with a Severe Skin Lesion . . . . . 94
Budgerigar with a Skin Lesion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Patagonian Conure with a Cloacal Papilloma. . . . . . 96
Duck with Severe Dermatologic Lesions . . . . . . . . . 97
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Reptile Cases
Gecko with Skin Lesions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Tortoise with Erythema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Severe Bite Wounds in a Tortoise. . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Iguana with Dysecdysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Sulcata Tortoise with a Severe Bite Wound. . . . . . 102
Iguana with a Chrysosporium Anamorph of
Nannizziopsis vriesii Infection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
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Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Veterinarians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
References and Further Reading . . . . . . . . . .
Harrisons’ Pet Products Catalog . . . . . . . . . . .
Individual results may vary. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Clinical Case studies
The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in a
Non-healing Wound in a Whippet
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Thomas Bankstahl, DVM
A 5-year-old neutered male whippet presented with
a leg wound secondary to impact trauma from a car.
On Day 0, after a 14-day history of a non-healing,
granulating wound while on antibiotic therapy,
HEALx Soother Plus was added topically q8h as
the exclusive topical medication. On Day 26 all oral
medications were discontinued, and Soother Plus
was applied q8h as the only treatment modality
until the final wound healing.
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Day 9
Day 39
Day 58
Day 72
Day 86
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in an Ulcerative
Dermatitis Case in a Bichon Frisé
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A 2-year-old Bichon Frisé mix presented with ulcerative moist dermatitis secondary to a burn from a
dog bark collar. The dog was treated with oral antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and HEALx Soother
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Plus q12h. The topical application of Soother Plus
provided immediate pain relief and accelerated
healing.
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recovering
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus, Sunshine Factor and Rain
in a Terrier with Seriously Infected Lesions
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Sergio Sarmiento Valiente, DVM
A 2-year-old, 22-kg female American Staffordshire
terrier was presented with seriously infected lesions
after breast feeding her puppies for 3 weeks. Treat
ment included administration of an oral antibiotic
(Baytril injectable 2 ml 5% x 2 days followed by oral
tablets 150 mg x 5 days). HEALx Rain topical spray
was used to clean and hydrate the lesions, and
HEALx Soother Plus was applied topically (q12h).
HEALx Sunshine Factor (15 ml) was given orally as
a daily dietary supplement.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in an Infected
Skin Lesion in a Border Collie
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T.r. Stechschulte, DVM
A border collie presented with a lick granuloma on
its leg that cultured positive for pilosebaceous hamartoma. The benign wound was completely excised.
The sutures were removed by the dog and the
wound was not resutured. HEALx Soother Plus
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was applied to the wound for 2 weeks. Soother Plus
was used as the only modality in this case; no anti
biotics or pain medications were administered. In
1 month there was complete resolution and new
hair growth.
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Patient eating Sunshine Factor.
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after surgery - wound
sutured closed (day 0)
sutures ripped out (Day 3)
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in a Bichon Frisé
with Multiple Sebaceous Adenomas
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A 12-year-old Bichon Frisé was presented with multiple sebaceous adenomas. A large abraded adenoma
was excised, but surgical closure was not possible
due to the margin of surgery required.
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A large area of granulated exposed tissue was not
healing. An Elizabethan collar was used with a treatment module of hydrotherapy and the application
of HEALx Soother Plus (q12h x 12 days).
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The Use of HEALx Sunshine Factor in a
Black Labrador with Poor Quality Coat
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A 5-year-old male black Labrador was presented
after recent adoption. Its clinical signs included
being overweight, lacking energy, intermittent limping on rear leg, hair loss and dull brittle coat. It was
on over-the-counter vitamin and joint supplements
and a prescription weight-loss food. At the time of
exam, it was converted to an organic diet, started on
Animal Essentials Plant Enzymes/Probiotics (¼ teaspoon per 30 pounds q24h) and Animals’ Apawthe
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cary Detox Blend (2 ml PO q12h). For the coat,
HEALx Sunshine Factor was administered (1½ teaspoons q12h with food). After the use of these
dietary changes, the dog lost 5 lb, its energy level
increased and its coat changed from dull black to
shiny. The owner believes strongly that the addition
of the Sunshine Factor made a tremendous difference in his dog’s overall health, and it continues to
take the supplement daily.
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The Use of HEALx Sunshine Factor
for Treatment of a Canine with Allergies
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Kirsten Love, DVM
A 6-year-old spayed female therapy dog that had
suffered from allergies for several years was presented for chronic atopy and secondary pyoderma
on the abdomen. Numerous medications and therapies had been tried with no lasting success. The dog
was started on HEALx Sunshine Factor (0.1-0.3 ml
per lb body weight q24h). The owner was very
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pleased at the 1 month update because the hot
spots, infected skin odor and pruritus had resolved
completely. The most amazing response was that the
dog needed its first grooming appointment in years
because its hair had resumed growing. If the dog
stops taking the Sunshine Factor, the itching and
sores return in less than a week.
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The Use of HEALx Booster in the Treatment of a Cocker
Spaniel with a History of Chronic Skin Problems
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Ariana Finkelstein, DVM
A 15-year-old neutered male cocker spaniel had
a history of chronic skin problems (e.g., moist
dermatitis, superficial and deep pyoderma
including MRSA diagnosed by culture and sensitivity) and recurrent urinary tract infections.
Over the previous 3 years, the dog had been
periodically treated with cephalexin, clindamy
cin, enrofloxacin and doxycycline in addition to
topical sprays, bathing and essential fatty acid
supplementation. The dog also had a history of
glaucoma and inflamed keratoconjunctivitis
sicca (KCS); cataracts were removed several
years prior. At the time of presentation, the dog
was receiving 3 types of eye drops and 1 ocular
ointment daily as well as essential fatty acids
for the skin and glucosamine for its joints.
HEALx Booster was begun q24h while all
other medication protocols remained
unchanged. After 6 weeks, all antibiotic treatment was discontinued This was the first time
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in almost 3 years that the dog was able to be
antibiotic free for more than a 2-week period.
Antibiotics were restarted 4 months later for a
2-week period of time. Additional antibiotic
regimens have been kept to a minimum, and
MRSA has not been isolated again to date. No
additional urinary tract infections have been
reported since Booster was started.
Booster is easy to administer, as the dog
seems to accept the taste of it.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in a Lhasa Apso
with Necrosis of the Skin, Fat and Muscle
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A 10-year-old, spayed female Lhasa Apso was presented with bruising and localized necrosis of the
skin, fat and muscle from a bite wound. Initial treatment included cefovecin and carprofen. After
debridement, the protocol was switched to enrofloxacin, tramadol and HEALx Soother Plus applied
topically (q12h). A 2% chloroxylenol surgical scrub
was also used q12h. Five days later, the puncture
wounds were more defined. After 2 weeks, the
wound showed good granulation and had significantly reduced in size.
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recovering - day 16
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in the Treatment
of Severe Burn Wounds on a Canine
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J ulie Clark-Blount, DVM
As the result of a house fire, a 4-week-old hound
suffered 3rd and 4th degree burns on its lower back,
head and face. The scar tissue on its lower back was
surgically debrided; however, the animal’s owner
didn’t see much healing following this therapy.
Later, HEALx Soother Plus cream was applied topically to the burned area q24h. The owner remarked
how the skin seemed to be healing faster in the first
week after application.
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Day 8
Day 19
Day 40
Day 45
Day 145
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus and Booster
in a Canine with a Severe Anal Lesion
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A 37-kg German shepherd suffered severe trauma
that resulted in an open wound near its anus. The
owner was told by his local veterinarian that there
was no solution to the problem. The owner contacted us in desperation with a full case description and
photos. We recommended the dog be treated orally
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day 131
with HEALx Booster (30 ml PO q24h) and topically
with HEALx Soother Plus cream (q24h). No other
treatment modalities were used. Due to our distance
from the patient, surgery was not an option. But the
dog responded well to our recommendations and no
side effects have been noticed.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus and
Sunshine Factor in a Canine with Leg Wound
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A 5-month-old canine presented with an injury from
a car accident. There were no broken bones, but the
skin was badly damaged. The wound appeared to
be infected and was cleaned with sterile fluids and
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dried. Soother Plus was applied topically and twice
a day for the next 10 days. Sunshine Factor was
given daily (20 ml q24h).
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in the Treatment
of Bilateral Pruritic Lesions in a Sphynx Cat
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A 1-year-old ELF (sphynx x American curl cross)
presented with bilateral pruritic lesions on the pinnae of the ears after shipping from a breeder. The
lesions were erythematous and edematous. HEALx
Soother Plus was used as the sole modality and
applied topically q8h to the lesions. Initial control of
pruritus was excellent, and the lesions resolved
within 5 days.
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Day 3
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in a Non-healing Wound in a Sphynx Cat
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A sphynx cat was presented with a non-healing
wound that cultured positive for stenotrophomonas
maltophilia. It was treated for 14 days with traditional oral and topical antibiotics, including Silvadene
cream (silver sulfadiazine) q12h, without resolution.
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Topical therapy was changed to HEALx Soother
Plus (q12h) at Day 0. Upon changing to Soother
Plus, the cat stopped excoriating the wound, the
Elizabethan collar was discontinued, and excellent
granulation and contracture proceeded as seen below.
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Day 6
Day 11
Day 17
Day 32 - no recurrence
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in a Domestic Cat
with Severe Burns
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Barry K. Orange, DVM
An 8.8-lb domestic short-haired cat, approximately 1-2 years old, presented with severe
burns from a radiator. The burned areas were
debriding. The cat was initially treated with
clavamox (62.5 ml PO q12h), silver sulfadia-
zine cream (q12h) and meloxicam (0.1 ml
q24h). After almost 1 month without any resolution and very limited granulation, all treatment was discontinued. HEALx Soother Plus
(applied topically q12h) was used as the only
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Day 17
Day 34
Day 40
Day 57
treatment modality until healing. Amitriptyline
HCl (12.5 mg PO q12h) was added in the last
week of treatment. The wound showed rapid
contracture with the addition of the Soother
Plus as it healed.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus and Sunshine Factor
in a Domestic Cat with a Severe Bite Wound
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A domestic cat presented with severe bite wound
from another animal. The wound appeared to be
infected and was cleaned with sterile fluids and
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Day 7
Day 10
dried. Soother Plus was applied topically and twice
a day for the next 10 days. Sunshine Factor was
given daily (2 ml q24h).
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The Use of HEALx Soother Spray in a Horse
with a Serious Bite Wound
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A horse was presented with a bite wound on the
neck. The wound was cleaned, and HEALx Soother
Spray was applied before suturing. Soother Spray
was used on the exposed tissues q12h thereafter; no
other treatment was given. The horse did not bother
the wound, and the sutures remained intact. The
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owner had no problems spraying the horse with the
Soother Spray because the sprayer did not make
any sound to startle the animal. The Soother Spray
provided analgesia and accelerated the healing.
After 3 weeks, there was little evidence of the
original injury.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in Postoperative
Treatment of a Dental-related Abscess in a Rabbit
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Vittorio Capello, DVM, Dipl ECZM (Small Mammal), Dipl ABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal)
The osteomyelitic area of the dental abscess was
remarkable even if not diffuse, and the site of marsupialization was very large after surgical debridement. While culture and sensitivity results were
pending, no antibiotics were administered. Local
flushing with saline, cleaning of the debris and
application of HEALx Soother Plus were performed
q12h. Complete healing of soft tissues and fur
regrowth were achieved in less than 3 weeks using
only HEALx Soother Plus.
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Day 10
Day 12
Day 15
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in Severe Rabbit Pododermatitis
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A rabbit was found in a dumpster in appalling
condition. Its foot pads exhibited severe dermatitis due to poor hygiene and contact with
feces and urine. Deep tissues and tendons had
been affected, and the prognosis was very
poor. The treatment was long and difficult, but
without the help of HEALx, the rabbit would
before
likely have been euthanized. The rabbit was
given enrofloxacin (10 mg/kg IM q24h) for
the first 10 days and HEALx Sunshine Factor
(0.3 ml PO q24h). HEALx Soother Plus was
applied topically to the wounds q12h. After
the first 2 weeks, the rabbit was given 10 more
days of enrofloxacin (100 mg/L of drinking
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water) and Sunshine Factor (0.3 ml PO every
other day) until the wounds had healed. The
combination of Soother Plus and Sunshine
Factor along with good cleaning practices
enabled us to achieve healing in this extreme
dermatologic case.
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The Use of HEALx Sunshine Factor in the
Resolution of Alopecia in a Rabbit
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A 2-year-old female rabbit presented with alopecia
over a large area on the lower neck. HEALx
Sunshine Factor was administered daily (0.4 ml PO).
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After only 3 weeks, the rabbit returned for a recheck
and, with no other treatment, the hair had grown
back and the entire coat was looking healthier.
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The Use of HEALx Booster Concentrate, Soother Plus and
Sunshine Factor in a Rabbit with a Severe Bite Wound
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A 1-year-old rabbit was presented after being
severely attacked by dogs. When rabbit skin is
punctured or otherwise damaged, the lesions
often become contaminated, and pus accumulates under the skin. Dog bites are extremely
difficult to treat because of the bacteria
involved.
In this case, several bites on the head had
before
become seriously infected, and the rabbit’s
overall condition was deteriorating. Aggres
sive surgery was performed to remove the
dead tissue, and a surgical drain was left in
place. However, this was insufficient to keep
the infected lesions clean, so treatment with
HEALx Booster Concentrate was instituted
(starting with 2 pellets orally per day). A sec-
ond surgery was performed 3 days after the
first. The wound was cleaned and left partially
open, and HEALx Soother Plus was applied
topically q12h. HEALx Sunshine Factor was
administered daily (0.4 ml PO), and the injuries healed with no other treatment.
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The Use of HEALx Booster Concentrate and Sunshine
Factor in a Rabbit with Vestibular Syndrome
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A 3-year-old female rabbit with an acute head
tilt was referred from another veterinary hospital where it had been given antibiotics, antiinflammatory drugs and fluids. The animal
was so severely affected that it was incapable
of standing. The antibiotics were continued on
a daily basis with the addition of daily supplements of vitamin B complex, HEALx Booster
Concentrate (2 pellets q24h for the first day
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and then 4 pellets q24h on Day 2) and HEALx
Sunshine Factor (0.4 ml PO q24h x 3 days).
The rabbit was also given diazepam for the first
2 days to help with the anxiety that the condition caused in the animal. After 3 days, the rabbit began to show some improvement, as it had
started to stand up and walk, although it still
had a head tilt. It was sent home on a oral dose
of Booster Concentrate (2 pellets q24h) plus
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Sunshine Factor (0.5 ml PO q24h). The owner
reported continued improvement. Vestibular
disease has a high fatality rate in rabbits. Often
a parasite, Encephalitozoon cuniculi, is blamed,
but bacterial infections, nerve inflammations
and weakness are also involved. Two cases
have recovered completely with this therapy,
even with a return of the head to the normal
position.
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The Use of HEALx Booster in a Rabbit with a Molar Abscess
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Dental disease in rabbits can present as molar
abscesses. This condition requires aggressive
surgery, but the animals need a quick recovery
in order to return to normal eating patterns.
A 3-year-old female rabbit had clinical signs
of dental disease affecting its molar roots.
Surgery was performed to remove pus and
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dead tissue from the wound as well as from
the first 2 lower molars and infected mandibular bone. Following surgery, antibiotics were
administered parenterally each day while supplementing the diet with a daily oral dose of
HEALx Booster (0.4 ml PO x 3 weeks, and
then twice a week for 4 more weeks). At
recheck 2 weeks after removing the sutures,
the owner reported that the rabbit had been
eating better than before and was much
improved. It was even accepting HEALx
Booster from a syringe on its own.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in a Rabbit
with an Anal Prolapse
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Prolapses in young rabbits or ferrets usually
happen as a consequence of a weak anal
sphincter. Treating both the animal’s weak condition and the prolapse is essential to success.
A 1-month-old baby rabbit was presented with
a history of anal prolapse, weakness and clinical signs of dehydration. The animal was in
very poor condition; the abdomen was swollen
before
from the presence of gas in the GI tract due to
an improper diet, and the feces were soft. The
animal was initially treated with fluids, a parenteral antibiotic (enrofloxacin) and prokinetics (metoclopramide). HEALx Soother Plus
was applied topically once to the mucosa,
which was very inflamed and irritated. The
Soother Plus treatment was repeated 12 hours
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later. The rabbit was examined 36 hours after it
was admitted to the clinic, and the anus looked
almost completely normal. The animal began
eating and its feces’ consistency returned to
normal. It was released back home after 4
days.
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in a Rabbit with a Dental Abscess
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Dental disease is a common problem in rabbits
fed an improper diet. Molar and incisor disorders usually result in the formation of abscesses.
Aggressive surgical treatment has proved
to be the only successful way of treating this
condition, but this procedure often involves
removing bone, dental tissue and infected soft
tissue. Use of antibiotic-impregnated PMMA
(polymethylmethacrylate) beads has shown
some positive results, although it is inconvenient because the beads are left in place. Thor
ough cleaning, removal of all infected tissue
before
and giving the animal good support might be
keys to eliminating the use of PMMA beads.
A rabbit was presented with a mandibular
abscess that originated from infection of an
incisor root. In order to access the deepest
region of the tooth, it was necessary to remove
most of the mandibular bone in that location.
The first lower right molar was also removed
during surgery because it was infected. HEALx
Soother Plus was applied to the suture line to
help provide local analgesia and promote healing of the skin. HEALx Booster was adminis®
tered orally daily (0.4 ml per 2 kg body weight
twice a week x 3 weeks) to help heal the tissues
and improve the immune response. In less than
24 hours after surgery, the rabbit was eating
again. The sutures were removed in 8 days,
and a recheck was scheduled for 3 weeks postsurgery. At recheck, the bone had already started to fill the mandibular deficit, and there were
no signs of infection. The rabbit continued to
receive Booster (0.4 ml per 2 kg body weight
twice a week x 2 weeks).
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Sunshine Factor in Rabbit Pododermatitis
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Rabbits often present with lesions from being
housed on a wet substrate, which causes them
to lose the hair that protects their feet. The skin
can then quickly become inflamed and damaged. In this case, a 1.2-kg rabbit was presented
with pododermatitis. The lesions were cleaned
and HEALx Soother Plus was applied topically.
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before
Sunshine Factor (0.4 ml PO) was administered
in the examination room. The owner was
advised to continue applying the Soother Plus
topically (q24h) and giving the Sunshine
Factor (0.4 ml PO q24h). After 7 days, the animal was re-checked to determine if bandages
were needed. The lesions were beginning to
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day 7
heal, and the same treatment was continued.
Fourteen days later, the lesions were almost
gone and hair was starting to cover the feet. At
Day 21, the feet looked almost normal. The frequency of Sunshine Factor was reduced to 3
times a week at the same dose as a dietary supplement, and Soother Plus was discontinued.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus for Postoperative
Management of Extensive Osteomyelitis of the Mandible
Following Periapical Infection in a Mini Lop Rabbit
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A 3-year-old female mini lop rabbit was presented for anorexia. The physical exam
revealed the presence of a large swelling ventrolateral to the body of the left mandible.
Intraoral inspection and skull radiographs
demonstrated a severe periapical infection and
extensive osteomyelitis of the body of the mandible. The owners declined computed tomography for diagnosis and prognosis, and exploratory surgery was performed.
Excision of the abscess, extraction of the diseased teeth and thorough debridement of the
osteomyelitic bone were performed in a routine manner. The osteomyelitic cavity was
wide and deep and surrounded by a round,
thick periosteal reaction. Extensive marsupialization was attempted, even though the prognosis was considered guarded.
HEALx Soother Plus was administered topically q12h. The rabbit was discharged on anti®
day 0
day 7
Day 12
Day 21
Day 28
Day 42
biotic (procaine penicillin 40,000 IU/kg q24h
SC) and analgesic (meloxicam 0.2 mg/kg q12h
PO) therapy. Rechecks for cleaning the surgical
site were scheduled every other day.
On Day 12, the black bone was debrided step
by step. At 6 weeks, the black necrotic bone
was almost completely debrided, and the
ulceration was significantly reduced in size.
Control radiographs are pending.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus During Postoperative
Treatment of Total Ear Canal Ablation in a Pet Rabbit
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An 8-year-old male lop rabbit was presented
for a second opinion. Previous treatments (general and local antibiotics, flushing of the ear
canal) did not improve the situation. The rabbit
was affected by a chronic, septic otitis externa
and media, involving both the vertical and horizontal portions of the ear canal and the tympanic bulla, as demonstrated by radiographs.
Total ear canal ablation and lateral access to
the tympanic bulla were performed. The owners declined culture and sensitivity testing. The
patient was sent home with antibiotic (procaine
penicillin, 40,000 IU/kg q24h SC) and analgesic
(meloxicam, 0.2 mg/kg q12h PO) therapy. The
owners were taught to perform local flushing
of the suture margins and to topically apply
HEALx Soother Plus. Frequent rechecks for
flushing of the tympanic bulla were scheduled,
including removal of sutures in 12 days.
Three weeks later, the rabbit was presented
with a complication: A collection of pus was
present, and the overall swelling and edema
were closing the bullectomy site. A portion of
the skin was surgically resected, and the under®
day 0 (surgery 1)
day 7
Day 12
Day 21 (surgery 2)
Day 35
Day 65
lying tissue was kept open for secondary healing. Mild compression of the ear pinna was
performed by attaching small soft plastic tubes
to the surface with 3.0 polypropylene suture.
Systemic antibiotic treatment, frequent flushing
with 0.1% dilute chlorhexidine and saline solution and application of Soother Plus were continued. The tubes were removed 10 days later.
One month after the second surgery, the ear
pinna was almost completely healed. Signifi
cant reduction in size of the stoma is a frequent
outcome due to scar retraction.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in Postoperative
Treatment of a Bite Wound in a Rabbit
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Inge Thas, DVM
An 11-week-old rabbit presented with a bite
wound inflicted by the doe 3 days prior. By the
time of presentation the wound was already
infected, and the skin flap was partially devitalized. Surgical treatment involved excising of
devitalized tissue, debriding and cleaning the
wound and suturing the remaining skin using
a 4-0 monofilament absorbable suture (poliglecaprone 25). Because of the severity of the
wound, the rabbit was hospitalized for 1 week.
Initial treatment included daily saline flushing of the wound and topical application of
HEALx Soother Plus. The wound was covered
with a clean, dry bandage to prevent further
contamination and trauma. During hospitalization, enrofloxacin (10 mg/kg SC q24h) and carprofen (4 mg/kg SC q24h) were administered.
Due to pain concerns, buprenorphine (0.05
mg/kg SC q12h x 3 days) was also given. The
rabbit's appetite, fecal output and body weight
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pre-surgery (day 0)
post-surgery (day 0)
Day 7
Day 14
Day 21
Day 28
were monitored during hospitalization. After 7
days the rabbit was sent home on oral meloxicam (0.5 mg/kg q24h) and oral enrofloxacin
(10 mg/kg q24h).
Weekly rechecks showed a quick healing of
the wound. On day 14 antibiotics and NSAIDs
were discontinued, and treatment was continued with only application of Soother Plus
(q12h). By day 28 wound closure was complete,
and no further surgical treatment was needed.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus for Treatment of
Chin Dermatitis in a Pet Rabbit
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A 7-year-old male rabbit was presented for a
regular checkup. On physical examination,
severe dermatitis of the chin was evident. The
chin glands of rabbits are specialized submandibular glands opening onto the ventral surface of the mandibular region, which can occasionally be affected by dermatitis. More frequently, dermatitis of the chin and dewlap is
day 0
secondary to excessive salivation following
dental disease. This rabbit had a mild malocclusion of the cheek teeth, but slobber was not
present. No clinical signs of mange were evident. The owner declined further investigation;
therefore, a tentative diagnosis was made of
primary dermatitis of the chin gland area of
unknown origin.
Systemic antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory
treatment was not administered, and the rabbit
was treated topically only with 0.1% chlorhexidine and HEALx Soother Plus (q12h). The
dermatitis healed very quickly and almost
completely with just pinpoint crusts still being
present 1 week later. The owner reported complete fur regrowth 2 weeks later.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus for Wound Management
Following Surgical Excision of a Facial Abscess in a
Mini Lop Rabbit
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A 5-year-old female mini lop rabbit was presented with a huge facial swelling on the right
masseteric region. The intraoral inspection demonstrated dental disease, in particular excessive
elongation of the right maxillary first and second cheek teeth, with subsequent ulceration of
the buccal mucosa. The physical exam combined with a full set of skull radiographs led to
the tentative diagnosis of a non-periapical,
dental-related facial abscess.
Surgical procedures included excision of the
entire abscess together with its capsule, debride
ment of the zygomatic area, and marsupialization of the skin to the surrounding peiosteum
and muscular fascia. Non-periapical maxillary
facial abscesses often have a wide base; therefore, cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues were
insufficient for a complete suture. The defect
was expected to heal by secondary intention
with frequent flushing and topical application
pre-surgery
surgery
day 0
Day 10
of HEALx Soother Plus (q12h). The rabbit was
sent home on antibiotic (procaine penicillin,
40,000 IU/kg q24h SC) and analgesic (meloxicam, 0.2 mg/kg q12h PO) therapy.
The owner missed the first recheck because he
believed the rabbit was healing fine. Ten days
later, the exposed area had significantly reduced;
it was less deep and covered by granulating tissue; the fistula healed. The owner reported a
complete healing less than 1 week later.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus during Postoperative
Treatment of Permanent Rhinostomy in a Pet Rabbit
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A 5-year-old male rabbit with a long history of
advanced dental disease was presented for a
regular recheck. In the past the rabbit had
required teeth extraction, treatment of multiple
facial abscesses, frequent teeth coronal reduction and periodic treatment for chronic purulent
rhinitis. Currently, labored breathing and nasal
discharge had increased during the previous 3
weeks. Bilateral purulent nasal discharge and
subsequent dermatitis were visible.
Computed tomography of the skull showed
severe empyema of the nasal cavities and the
maxillary recesses, deviation of the nasal septum and severe abnormalities of the nasal turbi-
nates. Rhinotomy and temporary rhinostomy
were planned. Following the surgical approach
to the dorsal nasal region, the nasal bones were
cut. The bone flap was reflected caudally, allowing full bilateral access to the nasal cavities and
indirect access to the maxillary recesses. The
cavities were thoroughly inspected, cleaned and
rinsed with saline. Following the insertion of
two drainage tubes, the bony flap was repositioned.
Six days later, removal of the tubes and
sutures revealed necrosis of the bony flap.
Surgical debridement was scheduled. The
necrotic bony flap was removed. Incomplete
day 0 (surgery 1)
day 6
surgery 2
Day 11
Day 19
Day 71
suturing was performed to keep the skin in
touch with the underlying normal bone and
periosteum and to allow flushing of the nasal
cavities. The rabbit received antibiotic and
analgesic therapy. HEALx Soother Plus was
applied topically (q12h) to enhance healing of
both the margins of the nasal bones and the
skin. The suture was removed 5 days later.
Good initial healing was visible, and both
nasal discharge and breathing had improved
dramatically. On Day 19, the patient was
breathing normally and all treatment was discontinued. By Day 71 the clinical signs of
chronic rhinitis were under control.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus During Postoperative
Treatment of a Zygomatic Abscess Involving the
Nasolacrimal Duct in a Pet Rabbit
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A 7.5-year-old, 0.9-kg dwarf male pet rabbit
was presented for a facial swelling in the zygomatic region. Skull radiographs showed
acquired dental disease of the right maxillary
first and second cheek teeth.
A combined intraoral and extraoral approach
to the dental disease and zygomatic abscess
was planned. Intraoral extraction of the two
pre-surgery
affected right maxillary cheek teeth was performed. Marsupialization of the surgical site
was performed to allow healing by secondary
intention of the deep oral/extraoral fistula,
which also involved the nasolacrimal duct. In
addition to antimicrobial (procaine penicillin,
40,000 IU/kg q24h SC) and analgesic (meloxicam, 0.2 mg/kg q12h PO) therapy, HEALx
surgery
Day 8
Soother Plus was applied topically to promote
healing (q12h).
Eight days post surgery, the suture was
removed, and the opening had reduced both in
depth and width. The fistula and the extraoral
stoma healed, leaving just a small shallow area.
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Day 201
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus and Booster Concentrate
during Postoperative Treatment of an Abscess of the
Maxillary Recess in a Pet Rabbit
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A 7.5-year-old, 2-kg female rabbit was presented for a large facial swelling. The lump was
located over the zygomatic region, causing
mild exophthalmus. Skull radiographs showed
acquired dental disease of the right maxillary
arcade involving the alveolar bulla and the
maxillary recess (commonly named "sinuses").
A combined intra- and extraoral approach to
the intracavitary empyema was planned.
Intraoral extraction of the right maxillary cheek
teeth did not allow access to the septic cavity.
Surgical debridement of the septic cavity was
performed, allowing indirect access to the maxillary recess and the alveolar bulla.
Marsupialization of the cranial zygomatic
opening was performed to allow flushing of
the deep oral/extraoral fistula. In addition to
antimicrobial (procaine penicillin, 40,000 IU/kg
q24h SC) and analgesic (meloxicam, 0.2 mg/kg
q12h PO) therapy, HEALx Soother Plus (q12h)
was applied topically to promote healing. The
extraoral access was kept open to enhance heal®
pre-surgery
day 0 (surgery)
Day 7
Day 12
Day 18
Day 24
ing of the deep portion of the fistula entering
the maxillary recess.
Five days later, both the fistula and the
stoma were healing and narrowing. Because
daily flushing and topical application of
Soother Plus were more difficult, Booster
Concentrate beads were introduced into the
fistula and maxillary recess with a small forceps. Soother Plus continued to be applied
topically. After 21 days, the fistula has completely healed, and the fur was regrowing.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus for Wound Management
after Extensive Facial Surgery in a Mini Lop Rabbit
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A 2-year-old female lop rabbit was presented
with a large facial swelling. The lump extended
over the entire left masseteric region. The intraoral inspection demonstrated dental disease, in
particular, excessive elongation of the left maxillary first cheek tooth with subsequent ulceration of the buccal mucosa. The physical exam
combined with a full set of skull radiographs
led to the tentative diagnosis of a non-periapical, dental-related facial abscess.
The large swelling was an odontogenic
abscess but not of periapical origin. A spur
from the maxillary CT1 caused infection of the
buccal mucosa, leading to the abscess. Com
plete removal of the abscess led to wide exposure of the masseter muscle, the masseteric
fossa, the zygomatic area and the caudal portion of the buccal area. Due to the impossibility
of marsupialization of such a wide defect, a
plastic surgical reconstruction of the skin was
attempted. The fistula was kept open for further flushing.
The rabbit was sent home on antibiotic (procaine penicillin, 40,000 IU/kg q24h SC) and
analgesic (meloxicam, 0.2 mg/kg q12h PO)
treatment. Three days post-surgery revealed
failure of the plastic surgical procedure, as a
large portion of skin had become necrotic. The
pre-surgery 1
day 0 (surgery 2)
day 3
Day 8
Day 13
Day 18
necrotic flap of skin was removed, and the
defect was left open to heal by secondary intention with frequent flushing and application of
HEALx Soother Plus (q12h).
A adequate layer of crust was present 3 days
later. Eight days after surgery, bleeding and
granulating tissue were visible, and necrosis
was limited to the area immediately around the
fistula. The rabbit ate on its own soon after surgery, and pain medication was discontinued.
Antibiotic treatment was discontinued 5 days
later. Complete healing was achieved at Day
18, with minimal scar retraction of the skin and
of lower eyelid.
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in a Rabbit with Bumblefoot
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A rabbit presented with bumblefoot resulting
from direct contact of the foot with feces and
urine for several days. Rabbits’ feet are different from those of other small mammals, such
as guinea pigs and chinchillas. Rabbits have a
hair-padded plantar surface, which protects
their skin from humidity and dirt. If the hair
becomes wet and dirty for too long, it falls out
and the plantar skin becomes exposed to
aggressions. It is common to see lesions in rab-
day 0
bits that have lost the hair on their feet, especially in obese animals. Because of the anatomy of a rabbit, lesions can progress quickly
and affect the bone and tendons. As a consequence, rabbits suffering from bumblefoot
often must be euthanized. Treating the wound
properly and immediately, providing the nutrients the skin needs and keeping this area protected are the keys to success.
We have achieved great success combining
daily cleaning of the wound, application of
HEALx Soother Plus cream under bandages
and oral administration of HEALx Booster (0.5
ml for 1500 g body weight PO). The animal
must be kept clean and dry, and the bandages
should be removed immediately if they become
wet. No antibiotics or other medications were
used in the case described. Three bandage
changes were performed in the first week.
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in a Rabbit with an Abscess on the Face
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A 5-year-old, 1.6 kg female rabbit presented
with an abscess on the face. The animal was
eating well, but the owner was still concerned.
Surgery was recommended to open and
removed necrotic tissue.
The rabbit was anesthetized with a combination of injectable ketamine (5 mg/kg) and
medetomidine (35 µg/kg). The necrotic tissue
was surgically removed, and the cavity was
disinfected with a dilution of sterile saline and
chlorhexidine.
HEALx Soother Plus cream was applied topically to the area after surgery, and the owner
continued to apply it to the lesion twice a day.
After 6 days, the lesion had almost healed
completely.
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pre-surgery
post-surgery
day 0
Day 6
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in a Rabbit with a Lumbar Wound
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A 3-year-old male rabbit presented with an
unusual wound in the left lumbar region.
There was a slight hematoma and the skin was
thin. The wound was cleaned with sterile saline
and a quaternary ammonium disinfectant and
wound was closed with sutures.
before
HEALx Soother Plus cream was applied topically to the area, and the owner continued to
apply it to the lesion twice a day. The sutures
were removed by the rabbit, but the skin had
closed completely after 1 week.
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The Use of HEALx Sunshine Factor in Ferrets with Itchy
Skin and Poor Quality Coats
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One of the uses of HEALx Sunshine Factor is
to treat animals with dry, itchy skin. Lack of
humidity and diet deficiencies are the primary
causes of itchy skin and scratching. Clinicians
may suspect mites in ferrets and start a treatment against those. We have proven that
although most, if not all, of these cases might
indeed have a mite infestation, they get better
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before
just by starting them on a daily dose of
Sunshine Factor. Animals on a deficient diet
and housed in a dry environment are susceptible to allergic dermatitis, parasites and bacterial and fungal infections. On the contrary,
healthy skin is more resistant to environmental
aggressions and is likely to act as a barrier
against most of these agents. Not only did the
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owners of these ferrets report that the animals
stopped scratching, but the coat became shinier and thicker. Ferrets easily accept Sunshine
Factor, and some owners use it as a reward for
good behavior. We use a 0.3 ml daily dose for
each 500 g body weight for 2 weeks, then
reduce the frequency to a 3 times per week for
lifelong maintenance.
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The Use of HEALx Sunshine Factor and Soother Plus
in a Ferret with Skin Lesions
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A ferret was presented with serious skin
lesions on its right leg. The ferret was treated
orally with HEALx Sunshine Factor (0.4 ml
PO q24h) for the first 3 weeks and then at the
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same dose 3 times a week until final resolution
at 3 weeks. HEALx Soother Plus was applied
topically to the irritated skin q12h at the beginning of the treatment, then once a day.
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before
Day 7
Day 21
Day 55
Although the ferret had been without hair in
that area for almost a year, the skin condition
and hair growth in the legs improved greatly.
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in an Anal Prolapse in a Ferret
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I have treated many anal prolapses in young
and adult ferrets with the use of sutures and
HEALx Soother Plus. This combination works
very well for most cases unless the lesion on
the anal sphincter is severe. In most cases the
mucosa is inflamed due to frequent efforts to
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before surgery
defecate, especially in weak animals.
In this case, sutures were placed around the
prolapsed anus, and a small amount of Soother
Plus was applied inside the rectum. A fecal
examination was performed to rule out parasites. After only 14 hours, the sutures were
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10 minutes after surgery
removed, and the prolapse had almost disappeared. Soother Plus was applied to the outside surface for 2 days and was the only treatment modality used.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus for Dental Procedures
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A ferret presented with a necrotic canine tooth
that had to be extracted. After the tooth was
removed, HEALx Soother Plus cream was
applied topically to the extraction site. The
animal started eating the same day of the procedure. The owner continued to apply Soother
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Plus at home (q12h x 5 days). After 5 days, the
site of the extraction had healed. Soother Plus
is a very useful nontoxic product for use following any dental cleaning procedure, dental
extraction or dental correction in small mammals, including dogs, cats, ferrets, rodents and
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rabbits, to provide analgesia to the gums and
prevent infections and calculus deposition. It
has been shown that animals recover faster
and tartar does not accumulate as quickly if
Soother Plus is applied frequently after dental
cleaning procedures.
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The Use of HEALx Sunshine Factor in an Ferret with
Hormonal-related Alopecia
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Ferrets are usually neutered before they are
purchased. This allows them to be kept as pets
without the hormonal problems associated
with estrus in females; it also reduces the odor
of males. However, removing the gonads at a
young age has a side effect. Many ferrets
develop adrenal gland tumors after 3 years of
age. The most common clinical signs are sea-
sonal lumbar and tail alopecia in both males
and females, an enlarged vulva in females and
an enlarged prostate in males.
Annual administration of hormones helps
prevent this disease. The use of HEALx
Sunshine Factor as a daily supplement may
also help reduce skin and coat disorders.
Ferrets, regardless of size, are given 0.7 ml
before
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Sunshine Factor daily for a month and then
0.4 ml every other day as a maintenance dose.
In this case, a 2-year-old female ferret
received no hormonal treatment because it
recovered well with only the Sunshine Factor.
In other cases, we combine Sunshine Factor
(0.4 ml q24h PO) with an injection of leuprolide acetate (Lupron ).
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The Use of HEALx Booster in a Ferret
with Unusual Skin Lesions
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A 1-year-old female ferret presented with
unusual skin lesions, but the cause could not
be determined. There were no parasites and no
bacterial or fungal growth. The ferret’s skin
would change from normal to irritated and
inflamed in a 24-hour period. The affected area
varied (e.g., legs, feet, face, belly). No clear
diagnosis was made. Empirical antibiotic ther-
apy did not resolve the issue.
HEALx Booster (0.4 ml q24h PO) was added
to the ferret’s diet, and a dose of prednisone
(0.4/kg q24h) was administered. Some
improvement was seen within the first week.
The prednisone dose was reduced after 2
weeks (0.2/kg q24h) and then reduced further
after 1 month (0.2/kg q48h) until it was finally
before (day 0)
day 0
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Day 62
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discontinued after 2 months. The ferret’s skin
and coat improved, and eruptions of the skin
lesion became rare.
Presently, the ferret has been clear of lesions
for 2 months. It is still given Booster (0.4 ml
PO 3 times a week), although no other drugs
are being used.
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Non-healing Wound in a Chinchilla
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A 2-year-old chinchilla presented with a 2- x
4-cm ulcerated area extending through the skin
and subcutis to the muscle layer in the right
flank region. Surgery was performed and the
tissue was resected. A 3-layer closure with 4-0
PDS was performed, and the tissue was submitted for histopathology. Histopathology
revealed severe, diffuse, pyogranulomatous
and fibrosing dermatitis and cellulitis with
degenerate neutrophils suggestive of bacterial
infection. The chinchilla was placed on enro
floxacin (10 mg/kg q12h) and meloxicam (0.2
mg/kg) daily. Over the next 15 days, the
wound was reopened due to self-trauma several times and was cleaned, debrided and resutured each time; an Elizabethan collar was also
applied. Cisapride (0.4 mg/kg) and trime
thoprim-sulfa (30 mg/kg q12h) were added to
the therapy without results. Although the owners elected for humane euthanasia at this point,
Day 0
Day 8
Day 13
Day 20
Day 27
Day 38
a clinical trial with HEALx Soother Plus was
offered. All oral medications (including anti
biotics) were discontinued except butorphanol
(0.25 mg/kg q12h x 9d). Soother Plus was
applied topically q8h to the entire wound,
which controlled pruritus and self-excoriation
throughout the healing process without the use
of an Elizabethan collar. Following completion
of the butorphanol therapy, Soother Plus was
continued q8h until healing resulted.
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in a Chinchilla with Fungal Skin Lesions
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Fungal skin lesion cases are commonly presented in chinchillas, guinea pigs and rabbits.
This condition is usually treated with aggressive oral treatment, which can compromise
the function of internal organs. Often improper
nutrition is at the root of these cases, and
improving the animal’s diet will often resolve
the issue. The treatment protocol for fungal
before (day 0)
day 6
skin lesion cases is to add HEALx Sunshine
Factor to the animals’ diet and see if there is
resolution within 2-3 weeks.
In this case, a chinchilla presented with a
skin lesion, in which a hair sample was cultured for dermatophytes. The animal was
administered Sunshine Factor (0.2 ml q24h PO
x 2 weeks) as a daily supplement to its diet.
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The lesions not only stopped growing but also
disappeared, and the skin and coat improved.
Dosing recommendations for Sunshine
Factor are: mice = 0.1 ml daily, rats = 0.1-0.3
ml daily, chinchillas = 0.2-0.4 ml daily and rabbits = 0.3-0.5 ml daily.
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The Use of HEALx Booster in the Resolution
of Alopecia in a Hamster
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Renata Schneider, DVM
An adult male hamster weighing 157 g presented to the Wildlife Care Center for alopecia
between the shoulder blades. A DTM test and
a skin scraping were negative. A biopsy
revealed hyperplastic dermatitis with hyperkeratosis and bacterial colonization. Treatment
with trimethoprim-sulfa (TMS, 30 mg/kg PO
q12h) was begun. On recheck 2 weeks later, the
skin had not improved. HEALx Booster (0.1
ml per 100 g body weight q12h), a dietary supplement, was added to the treatment protocol.
A recheck in 9 days showed improved skin
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quality; it was decided to continue treatment
with TMS and Booster. There has been no further dermatitis, and treatment was discontinued less than 4 weeks after presentation.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in a Spiny Mouse
with a Severe Bite Wound
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A spiny mouse (Acomys cilicicus) was attacked by a
cage mate and sustained severe damage behind its
head. HEALx Soother Plus was applied q12h to the
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before
open wound as the only treatment modality. After
only 1 week of application, the wound was almost
completely healed without infection.
recovering
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The Use of HEALx Booster and Soother
Spray in a Leopard with a Severe Bite Wound
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A circus leopard was presented on an emergency basis for a bite wound affecting the perianal region. The tail had been completely
chewed off by a tiger in the neighboring cage,
and muscles were so exposed that insufficient
skin was available to close the wound completely. Fecal material had infected the area.
All of the dead tissue was removed. The
exposed muscles were cleaned and the skin
before
was dissected so it could be stretched to cover
as much of the lesion as possible.
HEALx Soother Spray was mixed with
enrofloxacin and applied q2h throughout the
first week and then q8h while the animal was
recovering. The mixture was refrigerated
between treatments. HEALx Booster (8 ml) was
mixed with chopped quail meat and administered daily for 3 weeks. The animal was in so
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®
much pain
that it refused
to eat for the
first 2 days. An antibiotic was injected daily, but
no other medications were used. The lesions
healed, and after only 17 days a thin layer of
skin covered the exposed muscle tissues. After 5
weeks hair began to grow back along the edges.
after - day 80
52
The Use of HEALx Booster in the Resolution of an
Upper Respiratory Infection in a Rat
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A young domestic male rat weighing 32 g presented to the SPCA Wildlife Care Center of
Fort Lauderdale. There were no significant
findings on physical examination. After a quarantine period of 30 days it was sent to the
domestics ward pending adoption. Approxi
mately 6 weeks later, the rat showed clinical
signs of an upper respiratory infection. A treatment protocol of doxycycline (PO q12h for 21
days) and enrofloxacin (PO q12h for 7 days)
was instituted. The rat was nebulized daily
with a saline, Mucomyst, aminophylline and
gentamicin mixture. The rat also started oral
treatment with HEALx Booster (0.04 ml PO
q24h). On recheck 3 weeks later there were no
more clinical signs and the medications were
discontinued; however, Booster (0.1 ml PO
q24h) was continued for 1 more week. The
®
Booster was discontinued at that time, and the
rat was clinically clear of infection. It was
adopted into a home 2 weeks later, and the
new owner reported no further problems. Two
months later the rat was neutered and did well
under anesthesia with a smooth recovery. Its
weight was 240 g.
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This is an example of a rat eating the Booster for an upper
respiratory infection; however, it is not the rat from this case.
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in a Hamster Abscess
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A hamster was presented with a facial abscess
in which pus from sinusitis had perforated the
skin and resulted in an open lesion. The lesion
was cleaned, debrided and disinfected with a
solution of quaternary ammonium and bigua
nidine compounds (5.8%) nontoxic ampholytic
before
surfactants and sequestrants, flushed with sterile fluids and sutured with 5-0 non-resorbable
suture. The owner cleaned the sutures daily
with sterile fluids and applied HEALx Soother
Plus (q12h x 5 days). Soother Plus seems to
provide the needed analgesic effect to reduce
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®
irritation of the sutures. HEALx Sunshine
Factor (0.1 ml PO q24h ) was administered to
aid in healing. In 7 days, the lesion had healed
and the sutures were removed. The owners are
continuing to give Sunshine Factor (0.1 ml PO
1-2 times per week) for maintenance.
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after
54
in a Russian Hamster with a Tumor
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A 2-year-old female Russian hamster (Phodopus
sungorus) presented with a large mass attached
to the lateral aspect of its front right leg. The
mass was determined to be a tumor, and surgery was performed for removal. HEALx
Soother Plus cream was applied topically to
the lesion as a healing agent and to provide
local analgesic effect. HEALx Sunshine Factor
(0.1-0.2 ml q24h PO) was also administered as
a nutritional supplement.
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before
day 0 (after surgery)
Day 14
Day 31
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The Use of HEALx Sunshine Factor in a Hedgehog
with Mites
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A 1-year-old hedgehog was presented with
signs of a mite infestation. The animal had lost
80% of its spines and had lesions affecting
most of the skin surface. The hedgehog was
treated with ivermectin (0.04 ml SC) and a
daily dose of HEALx Sunshine Factor (0.4 ml
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before
PO x 2 weeks). After 2 weeks the spines were
growing back, and a second dose of ivermectin
was administered. The owner reported that the
hedgehog easily accepted the Sunshine Factor.
The Sunshine Factor was continued at the
same dose for 2 more weeks. One month fol®
®
lowing the initial visit, the spines were almost
completely grown back. The animal was given
Sunshine Factor (0.3 ml) 3 times per week for
1 more week; then the frequency was reduced
to twice a week for maintenance.
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after
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The Use of HEALx Sunshine Factor in Deer
with Poor Quality Coats
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A group of 6 deer from the Safari Portocristo
Mallorca (zoo) had poor coat and skin quality. The
animals had lost hair due to the seasonal change, but
new hair was not growing back well and the skin
looked unhealthy. HEALx Sunshine Factor was
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before
added to their diet (20 ml/animal q24h x 2 weeks).
After 8 days, new hair started to grow back, and by
Day 17 they all looked much better. The Sunshine
Factor frequency was reduced to twice a week
for maintenance.
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after
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in a Nonhuman Primate with Alopecia
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A 20-year-old mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) in a zoo
began showing clinical signs of poor coat quality
and alopecia in selected areas of the back and neck.
The diet was supplemented with HEALx Sunshine
Factor (10 ml PO q24h for 22 kg body weight).
Within 2 months the skin condition had improved,
and the hair had grown back.
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before
before
after
after
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The Use of HEALx Sunshine Factor in a Porcupine
with Alopecia and Skin Lesions
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A European porcupine (Hystrix cristata) presented
with localized pruritus and alopecia on the thorax
and neck. The diet was supplemented with HEALx
Sunshine Factor (0.6 ml PO q24h). Shortly thereaf-
ter, the skin condition improved, the hair grew back,
the scratching stopped and the animal no longer
showed any clinical signs of discomfort.
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before
after
59
The Use of HEALx Soother Plus and Sunshine
Factor in a White Rhinoceros with Leg Lesions
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A 12-year-old female African white rhinoceros
had lesions on the back part of its left rear leg.
Dead tissue and pus were removed from the
damaged and infected skin. The wound was
cleaned and disinfected using a solution of
quaternary ammonium and biguanidine compounds (5.8%) nontoxic ampholytic surfactants
before
day 12
and sequestrants combined with insecticide
and rinsed after 10 minutes. HEALx Soother
Plus was applied topically to the damaged
area. The zookeeper continued this treatment
every day for the next week. Sunshine Factor
was administered (100 ml PO q24h) with food.
After 1 week, the leg looked better; new skin
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®
was starting to grow. The Soother Plus and
Sunshine Factor treatment was continued.
After 2 weeks, the skin had healed and no
additional treatment was required. The rhinoceros is maintained on Sunshine Factor as a
dietary supplement (100 ml PO twice a week
with food).
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after - day 19
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus for Wound Management after
Extraoral Extraction of a Maxillary Cheek Tooth in a Guinea Pig
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A 3.5-year-old male guinea pig was presented
for a second opinion after extraction of the first
maxillary cheek tooth. The owners reported
reduced food intake and noted a facial swelling
in the zygomatic area. Oral endoscopy showed
mild malocclusion of the cheek teeth, and the
clinical crown of the right maxillary cheek tooth
was absent. Radiographs demonstrated a
remaining reserve crown of the tooth that had
undergone extraction, and a periapical reaction
suggestive of a granuloma.
An extraoral approach to extraction of the
surgery
day 0
Day 3
Day 18
tooth fragment was planned. The lump was
surgically exposed, but it was determined that it
was not an abscess because excision of the capsule did not reveal the presence of pus. After
careful luxation, the cheek tooth fragment was
successfully extracted. The surgical site was
thoroughly debrided, and marsupialization was
performed. Treatment included an antimicrobial
(enrofloxacin, 10 mg/kg q12h PO), an analgesic
(meloxicam, 0.2 mg/kg q12h PO), frequent
flushing with saline, and topical application of
HEALx Soother Plus (q12h) in order to enhance
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healing of the surgical site.
Three days after surgery, the marsupialization
site had not reduced in size, but a deep layer of
granulating tissue was already present.
The guinea pig was examined under anesthesia in a follow-up 12 days after surgery. The
defect was filled in with newly formed tissue.
A week later, the surgical site had healed almost
completely; however, histopathology of the tissue surrounding the extracted tooth revealed a
locally invasive odontoma, and owners elected
euthanasia.
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The Use of HEALx Booster in
a Guinea Pig with Mite Infestation
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A 800-g guinea pig presented with mite infestation. Treatment included an initial injection
of ivermectin (0.05 ml SC) and HEALx Booster
(0.4 ml PO q24h x 2 weeks). A repeat injection
®
before (day 0)
of ivermectin was given at the same dose. In
my experience, animals with mites improve
much faster with the addition of Booster than
with the ivermectin injection alone.
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after (day 62)
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The Use of HEALx Sunshine Factor in Deer
with Alopecia
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A group of deer had alopecia. HEALx Sunshine
Factor was added to their diet (20 ml/animal q24h x
2 weeks). After 1 week, new hair started to grow
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before
back, and after 3 weeks the hair had grown back.
The Sunshine Factor frequency was reduced to twice
a week for maintenance.
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after
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The Use of HEALx Booster Concentrate, Soother Ointment
and Sunshine Factor in the Resolution of Chronic Infections
and Return to Quality of Life for a Macaw
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An emaciated 70-year-old green-winged
macaw (Ara chloropterus) was given HEALx
Booster Concentrate in conjunction with other
therapies (e.g., NSAIDS). This macaw was
maintained using HEALx Booster Concen
trate, which kept chronic long-term infections
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®
before
under control. HEALx Sunshine Factor was
administered daily for its antioxidant, immunosupportive, cardio-protective, and antiinflammatory effects. With continued
therapy, NSAIDs were eventually decreased
and discontinued. AVIx Soother ointment
®
was rubbed into the feet topically q12h,
which when combined with physical therapy,
allowed this bird to return to standing as well
as return to gripping, perching and manipulation of food and foot toys. These products
allowed for a return of overall quality of life.
recovering
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in a Falcon
with a Deep Skin Lesion
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Alfonso Bañeres De la Torre, DVM
A peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) presented with
a severe lesion affecting the tarsometatarsus skin
and deep tissues. The area was cleaned, and scar
tissue was removed. The lesions were covered with
HEALx Soother Plus and gauze. Marbofloxacin FD
was given at a dose of one 5-mg tablet per day for
1 week. The lesion was cleaned and rinsed, and
Soother Plus was applied topically q12h. After
15 days, the lesion had closed.
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before
after
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in a Cockatiel with
Bumblefoot/Pododermatitis
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HEALx Soother Plus was used as the only treatment modality in the resolution of the infectious and
inflammatory components in this case of bumblefoot
in a cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus). Soother Plus
®
was applied q12h. Clinical improvement was seen
within 7 days, and the lesions were resolved by
Day 14. No oral medications were given.
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before
after
66
The Use of HEALx Sunshine Factor and Soother Plus
in the Treatment of Mite Infestation in a Budgerigar
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Jennifer Periat, DVM
A 30-g budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus)
was presented for possible mites (presumed
but not confirmed to be Knemidocoptes sp.) and
skin infection on its feet and beak. Tracks from
mites were observed under magnification. The
bird was given a guarded prognosis due to the
extent of damage to the skin and beak tissue.
Ivermectin (1:4 dilution, 0.01 ml applied transdermally weekly) and enrofloxacin (0.45 mg
PO q12h) were administered. In addition,
HEALx Sunshine Factor (0.02 ml PO q24h)
was given, and the feet and beak were topically treated with HEALx Soother Plus applied
q12h. Within 14 days, the bird’s feet were 99%
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®
back to normal, the beak had cleared up and
the bird looked and acted normally. The addition of Sunshine Factor and Soother Plus
seemed to speed recovery and resolution of
clinical signs, including improvement of appetite and overall demeanor, faster than
traditional ivermectin protocol alone.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in a Caique with a
Non-healing Ulcerative Wound
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thomas Bankstahl, DVM
A white-bellied caique (Pionites leucogaster) presented
with a non-healing ulcerative wound of 1 year’s
duration. HEALx Soother Plus was applied topically
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before
q12h to the lesion, which completely resolved within
28 days using Soother Plus topical cream as the
only modality.
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after
68
The Use of HEALx Sunshine Factor in an Amazon
with Bilateral Cataracts, Bronzing Feathers and
Poor Gripping Ability
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A 25-year-old, 417-g Amazon (Amazona sp.)
was presented with bilateral cataracts, heavy
bronzing in the feathers and difficulty perching. The bird was started on HEALx Sunshine
Factor (0.25 ml PO q24h) and meloxicam (0.1
mg/kg PO q12-24h). Four months later the
owner noticed increased vision on the left side.
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before
A physical examination of the eye revealed a
50% reduction in the cataract size. Improved
weight-bearing was also observed. The dosage
of Sunshine Factor was increased to 0.3 ml PO
q24h. Meloxicam dosing was able to be
reduced (0.1 mg/kg PO q24-48h). After 4
months of daily Sunshine Factor, a dramatic
recovering
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®
change in plumage was seen with significant
decreased bronzing. The owner reported that
the Amazon had an increased energy level
throughout each day. Meloxicam was reduced
to 0.1 mg/kg PO as needed with an average
dose interval of once weekly, and the Sunshine
Factor was continued at 0.3 ml PO q24h.
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before
after
69
The Use of HEALx Soother Plus and Booster in a Robin
with Plumage Disorders and Pruritus
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A 58-g American robin (Turdus migratorius) was
presented with loss of feathering of 2 years’
duration, scabbing and pruritus of wing tips,
and poor beak, skin, and nail quality. HEALx
Booster (0.04 ml) was given PO q24h. HEALx
Soother Plus (0.03 ml) was applied topically to
the wings q12h. Ronidazole (10 mg/kg PO
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®
before
q24h) was administered q24h x 10 days (this
had been given 2 years previously with no
improvement). One month later, the owner
reported regrowth of primary feathers and
decreased pruritus. Booster was continued
(0.04 ml PO q24h). The robin gained 2 g body
weight over the next week. Increased plumage
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quantities and energy levels were observed.
Little to no pruritus was seen. The bird was
maintained on Booster (0.04 ml PO q24h).
Three months later an excellent return of
plumage was noted with improved beak and
nails. The robin is maintained on Booster as a
daily dietary supplement.
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after
70
The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in a Goshawk
with a Severe Leg Injury
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A goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) was presented with a
severe leg injury showing loss of skin and consequent exposure of deeper tissue and tendons with
the potential for necrosis. The bird was placed under
general anesthesia, the lesion was cleaned and
HEALx Soother Plus was applied to the affected
area. This procedure was repeated for 3 days; the
frequency was reduced to every other day for 10
days. No antibiotics were administered. After 10
more days, the goshawk’s limb had healed and
was functioning normally.
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before
recovering - day 7
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The Use of HEALx Sunshine Factor and Booster Concen
trate in the Treatment of Pigeons Infected with Poxvirus
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A young pigeon was presented with lesions
suggestive of a poxvirus infection. The bird
was hospitalized and fed Harrison’s Juvenile
hand-feeding formula supplemented with
HEALx Sunshine Factor (0.2 ml q12h mixed
with food). HEALx Booster Concentrate was
administered at a dose of 2 pearls daily. No
antibiotics or other supplements were used.
After 10 days the pigeon was eating Harrison’s
™
®
®
before
High Potency Fine Grind on its own, and
administration of Booster Concentrate
(2 pearls per day) was continued. The skin
lesions dried quickly, and the lungs did not
seem affected by the virus. After 22 days the
skin lesions were completely dry, and the bird
was flying and looked completely recovered.
A second pigeon with a broken leg presented
with similar clinical signs. In this case, anti
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®
biotics were administered and no Booster
was used. The broken leg healed, but the
pigeon died 3 weeks after presentation. The
necropsy revealed severe lung lesions.
Poxvirus is usually species-specific and can
be lethal for birds until now. Treating infected
animals has traditionally included only
administration of general support, vitamins
and antibiotics.
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after
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus and Booster in a
Pigeon with an Open Tarsometatarsus Fracture
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A pigeon was presented with an open tarso
metatarsus fracture, and the proximal part of
the bone was protruding. With the pigeon
anesthetized, the fracture was cleaned, and an
intramedular needle was surgically placed
through the proximal joint. Because of the thin
layer of tissues covering this part of the bird’s
anatomy, there was no skin to cover the bone.
HEALx Soother Plus was applied to the leg,
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before
and Combiderm sterile dressing was used
to keep the Soother Plus in place. HEALx
Booster (0.02 ml per 100 g q24h) was mixed
with soft food and administered via a feeding
tube. The pigeon was also given enrofloxacin
(100 mg/L drinking water). The bird was
rechecked on Days 3, 5, 12 and 21. On Day 31,
the needle was removed. The bone had healed;
however, there was a small piece of dead bone
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®
®
that had sequestered through the hole. Soother
Plus was applied daily and the apposite was
used for 10 more days. On day 41, the recheck
revealed that the lesion had healed completely
and the pigeon was walking again. Other cases
with similar clinical signs before the advent of
HEALx Soother Plus and Booster resulted in
amputation of the leg.
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after
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The Use of HEALx Rain, Soother Plus and Booster
for Tissue Damage in a Psittacine
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A small psittacine presented with an open
wound on its right leg with muscles and deep
tissues exposed. The lesion appeared seriously
infected. The wound was cleaned daily, and
HEALx Soother Plus was applied topically
®
before
(q8h x 6 days, and then q12h x 6 more days).
HEALx Booster was administered orally (0.2
ml daily). The owner also misted the bird with
HEALx Rain every day to help clean and
hydrate the lesion during the treatment. The
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bird not only stopped chewing the lesion
from the very first day of treatment but
healed completely.
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2 weeks after
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The Use of HEALx Sunshine Factor in a Hawk
with Bumblefoot
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Foot infections, which are common in all birds,
particularly raptors, are frequently associated
with an inadequate diet and poor husbandry.
A Harris hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) was presented with third degree bumblefoot lesions on
one foot. Surgery was performed, and the
infected tissue was removed. The skin was
before
before
after
after
closed with a 4-0 nonabsorbable suture.
HEALx Sunshine Factor was administered as
a daily supplement (0.4 ml PO) for 3 weeks.
Third degree lesions usually take at least 8
weeks or more to heal; however, in this case,
the skin had epithelialized over one lesion
by 4 weeks and over the second lesion by
®
5 weeks. Sunshine Factor has been used as a
dietary supplement in many bumblefoot cases,
and a marked improvement in recovery has
been confirmed. Also, there is a lower incidence of bumblefoot in birds that are regularly
administered Sunshine Factor as a daily
dietary supplement.
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in a Conure with a Severe Leg Disorder
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A sun conure (Aratinga solstitialis) presented
with a leg in a severely traumatized condition
due to constriction by pieces of string. The
string was removed and the lesion was cleaned
with diluted chlorhexidine. HEALx Soother
Plus was applied with a dressing for 24 hours.
By the next day the leg was much improved.
The bandages were removed, and the cleaning
and Soother Plus application were repeated.
The bird was being fed a diet of seeds so these
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
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®
were mixed with Sunshine Factor at a dose of
10 ml per kg seeds. The leg was 80% healed by
the end of the third day. No other treatment
was given in this case.
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The Use of HEALx Booster Concentrate
in the Treatment of Falcons with Poxvirus
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Marino Garcia Montijano, LV; Ines Luaces, LV and Diana Zamora, LV
We have treated more than 80 falcons with
poxvirus skin lesions using HEALx Booster
Concentrate. In all cases every lesion disappeared without the loss of any digits and without evidence of a visible carrier. In most cases
of poxvirus, the skin lesion healed even before
finishing the Booster Concentrate treatment
(scars began to dry out after 1 week of treat®
®
ment). Before using Booster Concentrate, I
would see carrier falcons live for many years
with scars on their feet, which would infect
other falcons. The Booster Concentrate seems
to resolve this issue, and I have not seen any
reinfection.
Below is a clinical case of a severe poxvirus
skin lesion in an 800 g juvenile male gyr x
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®
Day 7
before - day 0
Day 40
Peregrine (Falco peregrinus) hybrid. Marbo
floxacin was administered for the first week.
The gyr falcon hybrid was given 2 pearls of
Booster Concentrate orally per day for the first
3 days and 1 pearl per day for the next 40
days. This case involved a severe poxvirus
strain.
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day 15
after - day 65
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in a Sparrow
with a Broken Leg
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A young common sparrow (Passer domesticus)
was presented with an open fracture of the tibiotarsus on the left leg. With the sparrow anesthetized, the lesion was cleaned and a piece of
bone was surgically removed to avoid bacterial
contamination. External fixation was achieved
before
with a bandage and toothpicks. HEALx
Soother Plus was applied topically to the open
wound. The owner was given husbandry recommendations and provided Harrison´s Bird
Foods’ Hand-feeding Neonate Formula. Two
weeks later when the bird was presented for
®
sutures ripped out (Day 3)
recheck, the bandage was removed and both
skin and bone had healed. The sparrow was
eating Harrison´s Bird Foods’ Super Fine High
Potency Formula and was recovering well.
after - Day 14
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in a Gyr Falcon with
a Severely Prolapsed Oviduct
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A 4-year-old female gyr falcon (Falco rusticolus)
presented with a severely prolapsed oviduct.
The animal was sedated with isoflurane, the
tissue was cleaned and dead tissue was surgically removed. The tissue layers were reconnected, and HEALx Soother Plus was applied
®
topically. Injectable antibiotics (enrofloxacin 5
mg/kg IM q24h) and amoxicillin (15 mg/kg IM
q24h x 6 days) were administered. The cloaca
was partially closed to prevent recurrence of
the prolapse.
The next day with the falcon anesthetized,
the sutures were removed and the exposed
tissue was cleaned. Soother Plus was applied
topically again, and the cloaca was resutured.
The same process was repeated the following
day without suturing the cloaca.
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before
after - day 3
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in a Cockatoo with a Prolapsed Oviduct
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A 4-year-old female cockatoo presented with a
prolapsed oviduct. The bird had not laid eggs
in the previous year. It showed signs of weakness and was sitting on the floor. With the bird
under anesthesia, the cloaca was cleaned and
flushed several times with a sterile solution
and a solution of quaternary ammonium and
biguanidine compounds (5.8%) nontoxic
ampholytic surfactants and sequestrants.
HEALx Soother Plus was injected into the cloaca using a syringe. The cloaca was sutured
with two vertical sutures making the opening
smaller to prevent recurrence of the prolapse.
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before
Injectable enrofloxacin (5 mg/kg IM q24h) was
administered. The next day the cloaca was
flushed again, sutures were removed and
necrotic tissue from the oviduct was exposed
and cleaned, while dead tissue was removed.
The cloaca was sutured again and left for 24
hours. HEALx Booster (10 ml per kg food
q24h) was mixed with the bird’s food.
On Day 3, the sutures were removed with the
bird under inhalation anesthesia, the tissues
were flushed with a sterile solution and a solution of quaternary ammonium and biguanidine
compounds (5.8%) nontoxic ampholytic surfac®
tants and sequestrants and Soother Plus was
applied topically to the cloaca. The cloaca was
not resutured closed. Over the next 2 days, the
cloaca was examined and flushed. Soother
Plus was applied topically q24h. Because the
bird was eating well and fecal content was
passing normally, the animal was discharged
from the hospital. The owner continued to give
Booster at the same dose for 2 weeks. The oviduct prolapse was suspected to have been
caused by frequent reproductive behavior that
lead to an irritation and infection.
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day 4
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in a Hawk with a Fracture
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A young Harris' hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)
was presented with a fracture at the diaphysis
of the right tibiotarsus. The animal was initially stabilized and later anesthetized. An intramedullary pin was surgically introduced into
both ends of the fracture, and the fracture was
reduced. The muscles and skin were sutured,
and HEALx Soother Plus was applied topical®
ly under the bandage to provide local analgesia. Enrofloxacin (0.1 ml equivalent to 5 mg/kg
body weight IM) was administered for the first
4 days following surgery. No other analgesics
were used.
After 1 week, the hawk was checked, the
sutures were removed and Soother Plus was
applied again to help with tissue healing and
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muscle contraction. On Day 19, with the hawk
anesthetized, the fracture was examined and
radiographed, the bandages were removed
and the intramedullary pin was surgically
removed. The owner was advised to apply
Soother Plus daily to the incision site and progressively increase the bird's exercise. By Day
28, the owner reported 95% recovery.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus, Booster and Sunshine
Factor in an African Grey with an Infected Lesion
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A young African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus) was presented with an open lesion on its
chest over the sternum. The wings had not
been trimmed properly, and the animal fell
during flight attempts. After several crashes,
the skin covering the sternum had opened and
blood was covering an infected wound. The
skin was swollen and a hematoma was eviwing trim
dent. With the bird anesthetized (isoflurane),
the wound was cleaned and closed with
sutures. HEALx Soother Plus was applied topically to the lesion to provide analgesia and to
speed the skin healing process.
The owner continued the Soother Plus (q24h)
treatment, and Booster was added to the animal’s food (7 ml per kg food q24h x 6 days).
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After 6 days, the animal was rechecked, and
the sutures were removed. The skin had healed
properly. For the next 2 weeks, the frequency of
Soother Plus application was reduced to q48h,
and the Booster was continued (5 ml per kg
food q24h). The African grey was then maintained on Sunshine Factor (10 ml/kg q24h) as
a daily dietary supplement.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Ointment in a Harris Hawk
with a Severe Wing Lesion
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A Harris hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) was presented with severe wounds from an attack by a
wild animal. It had an infected severe lesion on
the wing showing loss of skin and consequent
exposure of deeper tissue and tendons with the
potential for necrosis. The bird was in obvious
pain, and amputation was to be considered if
the wound did not heal well. The bird was
placed under general anesthesia, and the lesion
was cleaned and disinfected with a diluted
solution of chlorhexidine. The skin was dissected to close the wound, as there was little skin
left. A generous amount of Soother Ointment
was applied topically and covered with gauze.
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day 0 (skin closure)
Soother and gauze applied
Day 7 (recovering)
The gauze was applied to the wound and covered with plastic film. The wing was dressed
with co-adhesive material and left alone. No
other analgesics were used. The animal
received an injectable antibiotic (long-acting
amoxicillin q24h x 4 days). On recheck 1 week
later, the wound was already healing.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus and Booster for Treatment
of Mild Bilateral Pododermatitis in a Parrot
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Laura Wade, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian)
A 7-year-old female Meyer’s parrot (Poicephalus
meyeri) developed mild plantar pododermatitis
on the proximal digital pad of both first phalanges. The epithelium showed thinning of the
papillae with mild erythema and localized
swelling. HEALx Soother Plus cream was
applied with a cotton swab to the affected
lesions q24h, and Booster was administered
orally (0.05 ml) q24h for 2 weeks. A plastic-onplastic syringe was used to facilitate the administration of the Booster. Evaluation 6 weeks
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later showed resolution of the erythema and
swelling and return of papillae.
Soother Plus was chosen for its topical pain
relieving, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial
properties as well as for being nontoxic if
ingested. Booster was chosen for its systemic
anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Booster also contains beta carotene, which
is important for epithelial turnover. The bird
did not object to the taste of the red palm fruit
oil. Initially, the bird reacted slightly to the
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application of the Soother Plus (pulling her
feet away), but as the treatments progressed,
she acclimated to the sensation. After release,
she would groom her feet briefly.
The combination of a topical Soother Plus
and oral Booster once daily with reduction of
sedentary activity proved very satisfactory for
the treatment of the mild pododermatitis
lesions in this bird. Additionally, the owner
appreciated not having to use more potent antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medication.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in a Budgerigar
with a Bleeding Mass
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Stephen M. Wyler, DVM
A 7-year-old female budgerigar (Melopsittacus
undulatus) was presented with a bleeding mass
on its tail from self-mutilation. The bird had
been fed a diet of seeds, millet and some pellets.
The mass, approximately 1 cm in size, was
present in the region of the uropygial gland. It
was elevated and covered with fresh and dried
blood, making visualization extremely difficult.
All diagnostics were declined by the owner.
The mass was cauterized with silver nitrate,
before
and the patient was sent home with omega
fatty acids (0.44 ml/kg q24h), meloxicam (0.5
mg/kg q24h) and HEALx Soother Plus to be
applied q12h to the tail base lesion. The owner
was instructed to increase the amount of pellets
fed while gradually decreasing the amount of
millet and seeds.
The patient returned 2 weeks later. Although
the mass was slightly smaller, there was still a
small amount of bleeding. Cut-Trol was
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applied topically, and instructions were given
to continue administering the omega fatty
acids, meloxicam and Soother Plus at the same
dosages and frequency.
Upon re-examination approximately 5 weeks
later, the mass was no longer present, and the
owner reported it had fallen off 10 days following the previous visit. There was no sign of
recurrence.
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in a Cockatoo with a Severe Skin Lesion
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Stephen M. Wyler, DVM
A 24-year-old female 400-g cockatoo was
referred with a large, elevated lesion on the
craniolateral aspect of the right tibiotarsus. The
bird had been fed a seed diet. It received an
injection of enrofloxacin and was sent home
with oral and topical enrofloxacin.
Four days later laboratory tests revealed anemia as well as the presence of yeast on a fecal
Gram’s stain. An injection of vitamin A/D/E
before
was administered (0.12 ml IM), enrofloxacin
was continued (15 mg/kg PO q12h) and
Nystatin Oral Suspension (1.35 ml PO q12h)
was initiated. HEALx Soother Plus (q12h) was
dispensed as the only topical therapy.
Instructions to the owner included improving
the bird’s diet by decreasing the amount of
seeds given and weaning it to a pelleted diet
as well as offering a full-spectrum light.
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Only slight improvement was noted at recheck
2 weeks later. Improvement continued slowly
over the next 2 weeks, at which time
Harrison’s Bird Bread made with Sunshine
Factor was added to the treatment protocol.
Three weeks later, the patient returned with
complete resolution of the tibiotarsus lesion
and an additional 15-g weight gain.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in the Management of a
Lovebird with Significant Head and Foot Trauma
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A 2-year-old, 42-g lovebird presented after
being attacked by a cagemate a week and a half
prior. On physical exam, over 80% of the skin
on the head was degloved, grossly exposing the
skull. In addition, there was complete necrosis
of all digits on the right foot as well as necrosis
of the left foot starting above the level of the tarsus and proceeding distally to include all toes.
Fluids, enrofloxacin (Baytril 22.7 mg/ml,
0.03 ml PO q12h), metronidazole (100 mg/ml,
0.02 ml q12h) and meloxicam (1 mg/ml, 0.01 ml
PO q12-24h) were administered. The bird was
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hospitalized, and surgery was performed the
following day. All necrotic areas of the feet and
legs were removed past the line of demarcation.
There was insufficient skin on the head to close
the wound, and the skull was already discoloring. This area was debrided and left open. The
stumps were sutured closed with 4-0 ethilon.
HEALx Soother Plus ointment was applied to
the incisions, and both feet were bandaged. The
lovebird was discharged on the above medications with recommendations for foot bandage
changes every 3 days, aquarium rest and appli®
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cation of Soother Plus (q8h) to the entire skull
as the only topical therapy.
A mild debridement of redundant tissue of
the head was performed 14 days later. Within
4 weeks a good band of granulation tissue had
formed over the skull and some degree of contracture had begun. Oral medications were discontinued and Soother Plus (q8h) was used
alone. Three months later, a complete layer of
granulation was present across the entire skull
and contracture was evident. Complete healing
was noted after an additional 16 weeks.
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Use of Harrison’s Bird Bread Mix and HEALx Sunshine
Factor for Treatment of Malocclusion and Malalignment of
the Gnathotheca with the Rhinotheca in a Quaker Parakeet
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Laurie Hess, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian)
An 8-year-old Quaker parakeet presented for a
swollen head and weakness of 3 days’ duration. The owner noted the bird was unable to
bite down hard and wasn’t eating. The bird’s
diet consisted mainly of seeds and almonds.
On physical examination, the bird appeared
slightly (~5%) dehydrated. It also exhibited malocclusion and malalignment of the gnathotheca
with the rhinotheca, had a very weak bite
response and exhibited neurologic signs, including clenched feet and mild ataxia. The bird’s
neck was bruised. A bone from the hyoid apparatus was protruding ventral to the mandible.
Radiographs confirmed protrusion of the
hyoid bone; no other abnormalities were noted.
The patient was treated with meloxicam (0.5
mg/ml; 0.025 mg PO q24h x 7d), Harrison’s Bird
Bread Mix,™ HEALx Sunshine Factor (to make
the Bird Bread) and HEALx Booster (0.02 ml PO
q24h). The owner was instructed to syringe feed
the bird if it was not eating on its own.
Seven days later, the patient appeared much
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stronger, the swelling and bruising were
improved, and the neurological signs were
resolved. The owner reported that he had
offered several types of soft food to the bird, but
the only food the patient had chosen to eat was
the Harrison’s Bird Bread with Sunshine
Factor. After 14 days, the bird was bright and
alert, had significantly improved beak strength,
and had gained 12 g. Its gnathotheca and rhinotheca appeared much better aligned, and the
bird held a cotton swab in its beak with ease.
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Short-billed Corella with a Severe Bite Wound
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Friedrich Janeczek, Dr med vet
A 5-year-old, male short-billed corella (Cacatua sanguinea) was housed in a large community aviary
with several other large parrots. During a routine
assessment, the bird was observed fluffed and did
not exhibit its usual active behavior.
A clinical evaluation of the bird showed a large
wound under its left wing extending down the left
leg. It was assumed this severe injury was the result
of a bite from another parrot in the aviary several
days previously. The wound was treated immediately with topical application of HEALx Soother Plus
cream q12h. No other treatment was used. Within
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days, substantial healing was observed and by 10
days, the size of the wound was less than half the
initial lesion. Further treatment with Soother Plus
resulted in additional reduction of the wound size.
When it was obvious the surrounding skin would
not heal over the hip joint lesion, a surgical closure
was performed. Prior to suturing, a large amount of
Soother Plus cream was introduced into the wound.
The suture site was treated topically with Soother
Plus cream q24h for 20 days post surgery. The bird
completely recovered.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus and Booster in a
Harris Hawk with Severe Lesions on the Tibiotarsus
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A 1050-g Harris hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)
presented with a severe lesion on its leg in the
region of the tibiotarsus that had improperly
healed. The bird was anesthetized with oxygen
and isoflurane, and the scab was removed. The
wound was so deep that the bone was exposed
after the scab was removed. The tendons were
also exposed, and the prognosis was poor.
The area was disinfected with dilute
chlorhexidine and sterile fluids. HEALx
Soother Plus cream was mixed with gauze
strips and a small amount of sterile saline, and
the Soother Plus -soaked bandages were
applied to the lesions. The bandages were covered with plastic film to help keep the Soother
Plus in contact with the damaged tissue and
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prevent the tissues from drying out. This system also helps granulation tissue build up.
This procedure was repeated every 3 days, and
the wound showed signs of improvement. The
owner administered HEALx Booster (1 ml
q24h PO) with the hawk’s food for additional
vitamins A and E to assist in healing the skin.
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in a Cockatiel with Severe Bite Wounds on Its Legs
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A cockatiel presented with severe leg bite
wounds from an attack by larger parrots. The
bird had open wounds that were obviously
infected as well as tendon exposure. The bird
had lost a lot of blood; therefore, it was not a
good candidate for anesthesia. The wounds
were cleaned with sterile solutions and dilute
chlorhexidine and then dried.
The method for cases in which small areas
need to be covered completely with Soother
Plus and bandaging material is as follows:
1. HEALx Soother Plus cream was placed
into a small bowl. Gauze was cut into
strips and dipped into the Soother Plus
until completely soaked.
2. The Soother Plus -soaked bandages were
applied to the lesions.
3. Plastic film was wrapped over the
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bandages so that the outer layers did not
absorb all the cream.
4. The bandages were replaced every 2 days.
In addition HEALx Booster was mixed with
the cockatiel’s food (10 ml for each 1000 g of
seeds). The bird accepted well the food mixed
with Booster, and it appeared to show less
evidence of pain after 48 hours.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus and Booster in
a Cockatiel with Nylon Thread Tied Around Its Toe
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A cockatiel was presented with a nylon thread
wound around its toe. The thread had cut
through the skin down to the bone. The problem with this type of lesion is that the skin
usually mends on the surface without full tissue healing.
The bird was treated by cleaning the lesion
well with sterile solutions, removing the scab
and then applying HEALx Soother Plus cream
topically inside and over the lesion. The area
was then covered with plastic film to help keep
the Soother Plus in direct contact with the dam®
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aged tissue. The cockatiel´s food was mixed
with HEALx Booster (10 ml/kg of formulated
diet) and the cut was dressed with bandages.
The procedure was repeated every 2 days until
the wound was healed. No treatment other than
the Soother Plus and Booster was given.
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Use of HEALx Booster to Control Anaerobic I
in a Severely Wounded Amazon Parrot
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AndrÉ Becker Saidenberg, DVM, MS, PhD candidate
A 7-month-old rescued blue-fronted Amazon
parrot (Amazona aestiva) suffered severe injuries after falling into a frying pan with boiling
oil. The bird lost one foot entirely and suffered
reduced movements of the other foot, particularly the first and fourth phalanxes. The severe
burn also deformed the cloaca, affecting its
functionality.
After more than 8 procedures and surgeries
to clean and correct the cloacal functionality
(including the addition of lactulose to the daily
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gram’s stain day 7
An absence of large gram-positive
bacilli, and gram-positive cocci
were seen only in small numbers.
chick formula), a smelly diarrhea (caused by
anaerobic spore-forming bacilli) would recur
from time to time. This condition would
resolve only with administration of metronidazole and then only on a temporary basis. As
soon as the metronidazole was discontinued,
the infection would reappear within 2 days,
and cloacoliths continued to form every 4 to 6
months. Euthanasia was seriously considered.
As a last resort HEALx Booster was added
to the daily feeding formula. After 3 days the
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diarrhea and the foul smell were almost
resolved, and after 1 week there was no sign of
the previous disorder. The Booster resulted in
complete control of the anaerobic infection.
The bird has been maintained on Booster
twice a day for the last 10 months with no
need for further antimicrobial treatment. The
feather quality has improved during this time,
and most importantly, the bird has had a good
quality of life.
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Gram’s stain of the feces showed
gram-positive bacilli with spores.
The number of large gram-positive
bacilli had decreased, and there
was an absence of cocci.
The Gram’s stain showed a proportion of 70% regular-sized non
spore-forming gram-positive bacilli
and 30% gram-positive cocci.
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in an African Grey Parrot with a Severe Skin Lesion
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An African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus) presented with a large mass on one side of its rear
leg. The bird was anesthetized with oxygen
and isoflurane, and the mass was surgically
removed, which left a large tissue deficit. The
animal received no treatment other than daily
before
surgery
topical application of HEALx Soother Plus
cream and the addition of HEALx Booster
(0.02-0.04 ml/100 g body weight q24h) to its
diet. The owner reported the parrot returned
to normal behavior 2 days after the surgery
and has recovered extremely well.
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Booster in a Budgerigar with a Skin Lesion
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A budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) presented with an unusual skin lesion located on the
neck region under the beak. The lesion was
treated daily by cleaning, rinsing with sterile
saline, drying and topically applying HEALx
before (day 0)
Soother Plus cream. The animal was fed
Harrison´s Bird Food, and HEALx Booster
was mixed with the pellets (10 ml per kg food).
The lesion was healed within a week.
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in a Patagonian Conure with a Cloacal Papilloma
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A Patagonian conure (Cyanoliseus patagonus)
presented with a cloacal papilloma, which was
obviously causing pain and interfering with
normal cloacal emptying. The bird was treated
with a daily topical application of HEALx
Soother Plus cream via a cotton swab. Soother
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Plus is extremely helpful against papillomas
and herpesviruses, which produce painful skin
and cloacal lesions. HEALx Booster was
administered with the animal’s food (12 ml per
kg food). Harrison’s Bird Foods Pepper
Lifetime Formula is recommended for cases
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like this, because diets with cayenne pepper
may help prevent this type of disorder. In
cases with poor prognosis, this treatment has
been shown to give better results than surgery
and allows easier treatment of the condition.
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in a Duck with Severe Dermatologic Lesions
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A young duck presented with necrosis affecting the surface of its feet and beak. The cause
of the lesions was not determined; however,
the lesions were severe, and the prognosis was
poor. The lesions were cleaned daily with sterile saline fluids, dried and then dressed with
gauze soaked in HEALx Soother Plus cream.
The animal was also given HEALx Sunshine
Factor (1 ml mixed daily with its diet). The
lesions improved quickly and were completely
healed within 2 weeks.
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The Use of HEALx Sunshine Factor and Soother Spray
in a Gecko with Skin Lesions
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A leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) was
presented with skin lesions and anorexia.
HEALx Sunshine Factor was administered
(0.05 ml PO q24h x 2 weeks). The gecko was
sprayed with HEALx Soother Spray once
daily for 4 consecutive days, and a clean water
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before
bath was given with a water bottle spray on
the fifth day to remove any build-up of the
Soother solution. The treatment schedule was
repeated a second time. The environmental
humidity was increased, and the gecko’s feces
were tested for parasites. Because the animal
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had flagellated protozoa parasites, treatment
against giardia protozoa was administered
when the animal presented for a recheck. At
that time the lesions on the skin were completely healed, and the animal had overall
improved.
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The Use of HEALx Booster Concentrate, Sunshine Factor
and Soother Plus in a Tortoise with Erythema
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A 13.6 kg African spurred tortoise (Geochelone
sulcata) was presented with erythema and mild
ulceration of the ventral surfaces of the feet.
Rule-outs included trauma, infection or inappropriate substrate. HEALx Soother Plus was
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used topically on the affected area q12h as the
only topical treatment. The tortoise’s salad was
supplemented with a top dress of HEALx
Sunshine Factor (5.44 ml q24h 0.4 ml/kg) and
HEALx Booster Concentrate (20 pellets q24h).
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The depth of the substrate was also increased
during the treatment. The erythema improved
within 24 hours and resolved within 72 hours.
The ulceration showed improvement within
72 hours and was resolved by Day 10.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus and Booster in Severe
Bite Wounds in a Tortoise
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A Mediterranean tortoise (Testudo hermanni)
over 40 years of age was presented with severe
rat bites on its foreleg. Fluids and antibiotics
were administered immediately. Following 2
surgeries, the animal was hospitalized and
treatment continued with injectable antibiotics
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and bandage changes every other day. The
lesions were treated topically with HEALx
Soother Plus during bandage changes. HEALx
Booster was added to the top of the tortoise’s
salads (0.5 ml q12h with the assumption that
some will not be eaten). After only 1 month,
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the skin had epithelialized and bandages were
no longer necessary. This animal is still able to
walk. Once the animal had recovered, the
owner started to give HEALx Sunshine Factor
(0.4 ml q24h mixed with its salad twice a
week) as a natural vitamin supplement.
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The Use of HEALx Rain and Sunshine Factor
in an Iguana with Dysecdysis
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A green iguana (Iguana iguana) was presented
with dysecdysis (abnormal shed). The skin
had not regenerated properly because the animal was housed in a terrarium with poor heating and low humidity and was offered an
before
improper diet. The iguana was hospitalized for
10 days with a daily shower of HEALx Rain.
HEALx Sunshine Factor (0.2 ml per 100 g
body weight) was added to its daily diet of
broccoli and hibiscus flowers. The iguana
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showed improvement after only 3 days of
treatment and appeared to like the taste of the
Sunshine Factor. The eye that was compromised because of the skin condition returned
to normal.
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The Use of HEALx Soother Plus and Booster in a Sulcata
Tortoise with a Severe Bite Wound
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A juvenile female sulcata tortoise (Geochelone
sulcata) was presented after sustaining a severe
defect in its carapace following trauma caused
by a dog bite. Its normal diet consisted of a herbivore mixture of hay, greens and selected red/
orange vegetables. It was housed primarily outdoors in South Texas.
The tortoise weighed 0.679 kg on presentation. It was immediately placed in an incubator
before
for stabilization and started on warmed fluids
(Reptile Ringer’s Solution, 20 ml divided in several areas subcutaneously and intracoelomically). After stabilization, wound care was initiated
with dilute chlorhexidine scrub and chlorhexidine solution. The tortoise was started on injectable ceftazadime (20 mg/kg IM q72h) as well as
meloxicam (0.2 mg/kg PO q48h).
HEALx Booster was added to the diet (0.12
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ml PO q24h), and HEALx Soother Plus was
applied topically 2 times daily to the affected
tissues for pain management and healing.
Topical treatment of the wound continued at
home twice daily with the dilute chlorhexidine
solution and Soother Plus. Within 11 days, a
good quality layer of granulation tissue was
present. The tortoise is continuing to do well at
this time.
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Factor in an Iguana with a Chrysosporium
Anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii Infection
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An iguana (Iguana iguana) presented with a
Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii
infection, which is a fungal skin lesion.
Previously, these cases were treated with oral
antifungal drugs, such as itraconazole, or antifungal creams. Although these were effective,
treatment using HEALx Soother Plus cream
and Sunshine Factor, which do not compromise
the liver or kidneys, has produced better results.
In this case, Soother Plus cream was applied
to the lesions once a day, and a daily dose of
Sunshine Factor was added as a dressing to the
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daily salad (1 ml for each 100 g body weight
mixed with the diet or 0.2 ml PO). Iguanas will
eat the Sunshine Factor by itself. The natural
vitamins help the healing process. We have not
seen a case in which the fungal lesion did not
resolve with this treatment.
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Veterinarians Involved in the Clinical Case Studies
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Products developed by
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Greg Harrison, DVM, Dipl Emeritus
ABVP (Avian), Dip ECZM (retired)
Harrisons’ Pet Products
Medical Director
South Palm Beach, Florida
Exoticos Vet Clinic
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Kevin Wright, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Reptile and Amphibian)
Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital
Mesa, Arizona
contributing veterinarians
The following veterinarians contributed clinical case studies to this project:
Ilundain Wildlife Rescue Center, Environmental
Department - Government of Navarra
Ilundain, Spain
Exotic Medicine & Surgery Service Clínica Veterinaria Burlada
Navarra, Spain
Director of Medical and Surgical Services
Parkway Small Animal & Exotic Hospital
Clinton Township, Michigan
Vittorio Capello, DVM,
Dip ECZM (Small Mammal),
Dipl ABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal)
Clinica Veterinaria S. Siro / Gran Sasso
Milano, Italy
Julie Clark-Blount, DVM
Laurel Oaks Animal Hospital
Kingsland, Georgia
Southeast Animal Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
Marino Garcia Montijano, LV;
Ines Luaces, LV and Diana Zamora, LV
Hospital de Rapaces Altai
Madrid, Spain
André Becker Saidenberg, DVM, MS,
PhD candidate
Epidemiology Department
São Paulo University, Brazil
Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics
Bedford Hills, New York
Exotic Pet Veterinary Services/
SPCA Wildlife Care Center
Hollywood, Florida
Veterinary Practice Limited to Parrots
Gräfelfing, Germany
Kirsten Love, DVM
Lantana Atlantis Animal Hospital
Lantana, Florida
Barry Orange, DVM
Lexington Animal Hospital
Clark, New Jersey
Theodore R. Stechschulte, DVM
Forest Hill Animal Hospital
West Palm Beach, Florida
Inge Thas, DVM
DAP Thas
Zwijnaarde, Belgium
Specialized Care for Avian & Exotic Pets
Lancaster, New York
Stephen Wyler, DVM
Trylon Vet Care P.C.
Forest Hills, New York
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Greg Harrison, DVM, Dipl Emeritus ABVP (Avian),
Dip ECZM (retired)
Medical Director
South Palm Beach, Florida
After Greg J. Harrison received his DVM
degree from Iowa State University in 1967,
he moved to Florida and began work in
general small animal practices. He focused his
interest on pet birds and soon established The
Bird Hospital, the first Florida practice exclusively for pet bird medicine and surgery.
During this time, he developed extensive aviaries on his property and began clinical
trials with a formulated diet, which became
the basis for Harrison’s Bird Foods, the
world’s first organic formulated pet food.
Dr. Harrison has been a member of the
Board of Directors of the Rachel Carson
Council for conservation since 2001. He has
served as co-editor and contributing author
of three major avian medicine books, Clinical
Avian Medicine and Surgery; Avian Medicine:
Principles and Application; and most recently,
Clinical Avian Medicine. He has contributed
to other veterinary and aviculture publications as well as been an international speaker
on these subjects.
Dr. Harrison was one of three outstanding
alumni recipients of the 1997 Stange Award
from Iowa State University. He is only one
of seven veterinarians in the world who are
board-certified both in the United States
and in Europe through the European College
of Avian Medicine and Surgery and the
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners.
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Harrisons’ Pet Products Clinical Consultant
Exoticos Vet Clinic
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Dr. Sarmiento Valiente received his degree in
veterinary medicine from the Complutense
University of Madrid, Spain in 1997 and his
doctorate degree the following year. He then
worked as a specialist exotic veterinarian at
the Clinic of Exotic and Wild Animals in
Madrid. In 1999, he served as a freelance exotic animal veterinary consultant for local clinics in the city of Palma and on the island of
Mallorca.
In 2002, Dr. Sarmiento Valiente founded
Exoticos Vet Clinic, the first veterinary clinic
in Palma de Mallorca, Spain devoted exclusively to the care of exotic animals. From 2004
to 2005, he worked at Pro Falcon, a veterinary
hospital for birds of prey in Al Ain, United
Arab Emirates.
Currently, Dr. Sarmiento Valiente provides
care to over 4200 clients and conducts clinical
trials with HEALx and AVIx products in his
practice. He also lectures throughout Spain
about the benefits of these products as well as
general exotic animal medicine topics.
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Kevin Wright, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Reptile and Amphibian)
Harrisons’ Pet Products Clinical Consultant
Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital
Mesa, Arizona
Dr. Wright received his DVM degree from the
University of Florida in 1988 after obtaining a
Bachelor’s degree in zoology. As a student, he
began working in the exotic animal and wildlife ward of the Veterinary Medical Teaching
Hospital and served preceptorships at the
National Zoo and Miami Metrozoo.
Following 2 years in Miami in a private
practice, he completed a residency in zoological medicine, which was a joint program of
the Philadelphia Zoo and the University of
Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine,
and then served as the veterinarian and curator for the amphibian and reptile collection at
the Philadelphia Zoo. He was appointed as an
adjunct professor at the University of
Pennsylvania in the Department of Clinical
Sciences.
Seven years later, he moved to The Phoenix
Zoo, where he furthered his interest in animal
conservation projects and mobilized groups
of volunteers to support the zoo. He returned
to private practice in 2005.
Dr. Wright has contributed chapters to
many veterinary textbooks and co-authored
the book, Amphibian Medicine and Captive
Husbandry, which filled a major gap in exotic
animal medicine. He has published over 150
articles on exotic pet and zoological medicine
and the captive care of amphibians, reptiles,
invertebrates, birds and mammals for both
professional and lay audiences. He has been a
featured speaker at numerous conferences as
well as on radio and television programs.
Dr. Wright was one of the original board
members for the Association of Reptilian and
Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV) and served
as its President from 1996-1997. He is also a
member of the Association of Exotic Mammal
Veterinarians (AEMV) and the Association of
Avian Veterinarians (AAV). He serves as an
advisor to the Wyoming Toad Species
Survival Plan for the American Association of
Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
In 2007 Dr. Wright co-founded the Arizona
Exotic Animal Hospital (www.azeah.com), the
Valley’s first hospital devoted exclusively to
the care of exotic pets. He was selected as the
2008 Exotic DVM of the Year and the 2009
Speaker of the Year for the Exotics Program at
the North American Veterinary Conference
(NAVC). He continues to serve conservation
projects and is working on a second book on
amphibian medicine.
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Veterinary Advisor, Ilundain Wildlife Rescue Center
Environmental Department - Government of Navarra (Spain)
Ilundain, Spain
Exotic Medicine & Surgery Service
Clínica Veterinaria Burlada
Navarra, Spain
Alfonso Bañeres De la Torre, DVM is a graduate of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at
the University of Zaragoza, Spain, with a
Speciality in Medicine and Health.
From 1991 until the present, he worked
with wild and exotic animals at zoos, such as
Cabárceno (Cantabria) El Karpín, Basondo
(Bizkaia), and wildlife rescue centers, such as
GREFA (Madrid) and Vallcalent (Lleida).
Dr. Bañeres De la Torre has been a speaker
at numerous congresses on medicine and
surgery of free-ranging animals and has pub-
lished numerous scientific articles. He is a
member of Grupo de Medicina y Cirugía de
Animales Exóticos (GMCAE) and the
Asociación de Veterinarios Españoles de
Pequeños Animales (AVEPA).
Currently, Dr. Bañeres De la Torre directs
the veterinary team at Ilundain Wildlife
Rescue Center (with an emphasis on trauma,
especially in birds of prey) and attends clinical cases of exotic animals at Clínica
Veterinaria Burlada.
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Director of Medical and Surgical Services
Dr. Bankstahl graduated from Michigan State
University in 1994 and completed a year of
training with Dr. Scott Stahl in exotic animal
medicine until 1995. He performed small animal clinical medicine and surgery and developed an exotic practice at Nucci Veterinary
Hospital until 1999 when he became the
owner of Parkway Veterinary Clinic. In 2003,
Dr. Bankstahl expanded to a new building
encompassing 23,000 sq ft, which included
new services, such as boarding, daycare,
training, behavioral modification, grooming
and retail. He has also re-opened another clinic at his original site, which serves as a well-
ness clinic. His veterinary practice has
expanded to encompass 6 doctors and over
17,000 clients with a 50% exotic animal base,
including birds, reptiles and small mammals.
Dr. Bankstahl is also active in local lectures
and community education. He founded a
non-profit rescue league and mentors veterinary students and technicians. He breeds and
shows sphynx cats and whippets. He is currently the owner as well as the clinical and
surgical director of Parkway Small Animal
& Exotic Hospital and Parkway Veterinary
Clinic.
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Vittorio Capello, DVM, Dip ECZM (Small Mammal),
Dipl ABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal)
Clinica Veterinaria S. Siro / Gran Sasso
Milano, Italy
Vittorio Capello received his veterinary
degree from the University of Milano, Italy.
He has practiced exotic animal medicine
exclusively since 1996 and provides professional services for two veterinary clinics in
Milano, where his focus has been medicine
and surgery of exotic companion mammals.
Dr. Capello has lectured, published and
taught exotic animal courses and practical
laboratories throughout Italy, other parts of
Europe and the United States. He is the
author of two reference texts: Rabbit and
Rodent Dentistry Handbook and Clinical
Radiology of Exotic Companion Mammals. He
is President-elect of the Association of
Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV).
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Julie Clark-Blount, DVM
Laurel Oaks Animal Hospital
Kingsland, Georgia
Dr. Julie Clark-Blount is a 1998 graduate of
Tuskegee University School of Veterinary
Medicine. Dr. Clark-Blount has been in the
veterinary field for over 18 years, starting as
an assistant and working her way through
college. She is up-to-date on major develop-
ments in veterinary medicine through continuing education opportunities, such as
seminars, workshops and regional and
national meetings. She may be reached at
www.laureloaksanimalhospital.vetsuite.com.
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Southeast Animal Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
Ariana Finkelstein, DVM was born and raised
in the Tri-state area. She grew up in Hights
town, New Jersey, a small suburb an hour
from New York City and Philadelphia. She
completed her undergraduate education in
New Brunswick, New Jersey, graduating as a
George H. Cook Scholar with a Bachelor of
Science degree in Animal Science in 1992 from
Cook College, Rutgers University. After finishing undergrad, she went to Columbus
Ohio to attend The Ohio State University,
College of Veterinary Medicine. She graduated in 1996.
After working 5 years in private practice—
including companion animals and exotics—
she returned to academia in 2001 to pursue an
internship in avian, exotic and zoo animal
medicine through Oklahoma State University
College of Veterinary Medicine, The Tulsa
Zoo and Oklahoma City Zoo. Upon completion of the internship, she moved to San
Antonio, Texas to work full time at the San
Antonio Zoo. She continued to practice small
animal medicine on a relief basis.
After 2 years at the zoo, she returned to
small animal practice at an emergency clinic.
She started working at the Southeast Animal
Hospital in 2006, seeing everything from
aardvarks to zebras.
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Marino Garcia Montijano, LV
Hospital de Rapaces Altai
Madrid, Spain
Marino Garcia Montijano received his degree
in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery in 1995
from the Universidad Complutense de
Madrid, Spain. He then completed a PhD
program at the same university in 1996. Since
that time he has participated in various small
animal and exotic veterinary facilities and in
multiple wildlife projects in the United
Kingdom, Greece, Spain and India. He is an
accomplished author of book chapters and
peer-reviewed papers published in scientific
journals and has reported extensively on his
work with the pharmacokinetic behavior of
marbofloxacin in birds of prey. In addition to
memberships in international avian associations, he was a founding member of the
Spanish Association of Wildlife Veterinarians
and Students (AVAFES) and the Eagle
Conservation Alliance.
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Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics
Bedford Hills, New York
Dr. Hess is board-certified by the American
Board of Avian Practitioners in avian medicine and served as the President of the
Association of Avian Veterinarians from 20092010. She is also an active member of the
Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
and the Association of Reptilian and
Amphibian Veterinarians.
After graduating summa cum laude, Phi
Beta Kappa from Yale University, Dr. Hess
received her veterinary medical degree from
Tufts University. She then completed a 1-year
internship and a 2-year residency in avian
and exotic pet medicine and surgery at the
world-renowned Animal Medical Center in
New York City. She currently is the owner
of Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics
(www.avianexoticsvet.com).
Dr. Hess has lectured both nationally and
internationally about exotic pet care and has
published numerous articles and book chapters on birds and other exotic species.
She is especially interested in exotic pet nutrition. In the late 1990s, she completed groundbreaking nutrition research on the importance
of pelleted diets in birds. She presented these
findings both in Europe and in the US and later
published the research in 2002.
Dr. Hess appeared in 2010 as a veterinary
expert in 2 exotic animal TV shows on Animal
Planet, “Peculiar Pets 101,” and “Little Pets
101.” She also appeared as a guest expert on
Animal Planet as part of Drs. Foster and
Smith’s TV series, “Faithful Friends,” and as a
featured veterinarian on CBS’s popular newsmagazine show, “48 Hours.” She speaks on
exotic pets regularly on Hudson Valley talk
radio in New York and was featured weekly
as the “Exotic Pet Vet” on the New York/New
Jersey/Connecticut cable station, RNN TV.
She is a senior editor of the Journal of Avian
Medicine and Surgery and a guest editor of the
Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, Veterinary
Clinics of North America (Exotic Animal Series)
and of Exotic DVM Veterinary Magazine.
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Veterinary Practice Limited to Parrots
Gräfelfing, Germany
Dr. Friedrich Janeczek began breeding budgies soon after his fifth birthday. In the following years he extended his breeding efforts
to lovebirds, Cuban Amazons, large macaws,
cockatoos and grey parrots. To become a veterinarian who specialized in parrots and parakeets was the next logical step.
Dr. Janeczek graduated from the University
of Munich in 1986. His PhD thesis was dedicated to parrots; he developed faster methods
(ELISA) to prove the presence in blood samples of the agent Chlamydia psittaci and its
antibodies that cause the parrot disease, chlamydiosis. These methods are now applied in
routine diagnostics. In 1988, as part of his
PhD studies, Friedrich traveled for 6 months
to the best avian clinics and parrot collections
in Florida, California, New Zealand,
Australia, Singapore and the Philippines.
In 1989, Dr. Janeczek started his own veterinary practice, Veterinary Practice Limited to
Parrots (www.janeczek.de), which specializes
in parrots and parakeets. The only exceptions
are the endoscopic determination of sex and
transponder implantation in other avian species. Examinations, therapy, consulting for
all aspects of parrot breeding, care and nutrition are offered in his practice in Gräfelfing.
He is the European representative and consulting veterinarian of Birds International, Inc
(www.janeczek.com), Manila, Philippines
since 1991 and the consulting veterinarian
and co-owner of Avifood Dipl.-Stat. (Univ.)
Monika Janeczek e. K. (www.avifood.com)
since 1997 and Avijan OHG (www.avijan.
com) since 2004.
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Kirsten Love, DVM
Lantana Atlantis Animal Hospital
Lantana, Florida
Dr. Kirsten Love received her veterinary
degree from the University of Minnesota in
2003 and a Bachelor’s from Colorado State
University in Microbiology. She worked in
Ohio for 5 years in emergency and general
practice with client pets, pet stores, and several rescue organizations.
Several exotic organizations have published
her papers and asked her to give talks on current topics. For 2 years, she taught veterinary
technicians at Stautzenberger College. She is
currently working at Lantana Atlantis Animal
Hospital in Lantana, Florida.
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Dr. Jennifer Periat graduated from Michigan
State University in 2004. She has always had
an interest in exotic animal medicine, completing exotics-based externships and projects
before graduating. She now practices at
Parkway Small Animal and Exotic Hospital in
Clinton Township, MI, where they have a fifty
percent exotics clientele base. Dr. Periat is on
the board of directors for the Michigan
Society of Herpetologists. She has been a
speaker on exotic animal medicine and husbandry topics at Michigan State University
College of Veterinary Medicine and numerous
continuing education conferences.
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André Becker Saidenberg, DVM, MS, PhD candidate
Epidemiology Department
São Paulo University, Brazil
Dr. Saidenberg is a Brazilian veterinarian with
a special interest in avian medicine and other
wild animals. He completed his Master’s
degree working with microbiology in captive
and free-living psittacines in 2008 and is currently a PhD candidate in veterinary epidemiology, working with confiscated birds that are
undergoing the release process back into the
wild. He has been a volunteer of the World
Parrot Trust (WPT, www.parrots.org) since
2007, translating “PsittaScene” into Portuguese
and helping WPT form partnerships in Brazil
with conservationists and scientific groups. He
has a deep interest in the welfare of captive
birds, is dedicated to fighting the illegal trade
of parrots and to conserving nature in Brazil.
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Exotic Pet Veterinary Services
Hollywood, Florida
Renata Schneider received her DVM degree in
2002 from the University of Montreal, Canada
after completing a Bachelor's degree in languages. She was active with the birds of prey
clinic throughout vet school and spent nine
years volunteering and working at a local
ecomuseum that accommodated over 100 species from the St. Lawrence Valley Region.
After an internship at the Broward Avian and
Exotic Animal Hospital in Pompano Beach,
Florida, she worked at the Wildlife Care
Center in Fort Lauderdale. She currently
offers veterinary care through the Exotic Pet
Veterinary Services, South Florida’s Avian
and Exotic Animal House Call Practice in
Hollywood, Florida.
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Theodore R. Stechschulte, DVM
Forest Hill Animal Hospital
West Palm Beach, Florida
Dr. Stechschulte received his DVM degree from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary
Medicine in 1975. Since 1980, he is the primary veterinarian and owner of Forest Hill Animal Hospital,
predominately treating canine and feline patients.
121
Inge Thas, DVM
DAP Thas
Zwijnaarde, Belgium
Inge Thas received her veterinary degree from Ghent University in 1997. From 2000 to 2002 she
was employed at the Exotic Animal Department of Ghent University. Since 2003, she has been
the owner of practice DAP Thas where she mainly treats exotic animal patients.
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Specialized Care for Avian & Exotic Pets
Lancaster, New York
Dr. Laura Wade received her DVM degree
from Cornell University in 1997 and was
awarded the Mid-Atlantic States Association
of Avian Veterinarians “E.L. Stubbs” Award
for outstanding competence in avian medicine. In 2003, she completed a 2-year resi
dency in avian & exotic pet medicine and
surgery at the Animal Medical Center in
New York City and became board-certified in
avian practice (ABVP).
In 2004, she was awarded Veterinarian of
the Year by the New York State Wildlife
Rehabilitation Council. In 2006, Dr. Wade
started Specialized Care for Avian & Exotic
Pets to provide primary and referral care for
exotic pets in Western New York and is the
only full-time board-certified avian practitio-
ner in the region. She also provides afterhours emergency care for birds and exotic
pets through the Greater Buffalo Veterinary
Services in Amherst, NY.
Dr. Wade’s primary practice interests are
psittacine medicine and behavior, but she also
enjoys public speaking, teaching, clinical
research, surgery and working with wildlife.
She is a writer and practitioner advisory
board member of the Journal of Veterinary
Medicine, an ancillary faculty member of
State University of New York at Buffalo’s
training program in Laboratory Animal
Medicine and a clinical instructor for the
avian course at Medaille College’s veterinary
technician program.
123
Stephen Wyler, DVM
Trylon Vet Care P.C.
Forest Hills, New York
After graduating from the University of
Georgia with a BS in Zoology, Dr. Wyler took
the opportunity to live abroad and learn
another language and culture. He applied to
the University of Bologna, Italy, Veterinary
School where he became the first American to
pass the Italian Language Exam at the
University. Dr. Wyler returned to New York,
where he joined a group practice in Brooklyn,
not far from where he grew up.
After several years of working at various
Animal Hospitals in Queens and Long Island,
he purchased a hospital, where he would
remain a partner for eighteen years. During
this period, and seeing a great need for an
exotic animal veterinarian in Queens, he
opened Trylon Vet Care, with the goal of
providing quality veterinary care for exotic
animals, as well as dogs and cats.
Dr. Wyler is the New York State liaison to
the Association of Avian Veterinarians. In
addition, he is a participating member of the
Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians,
and the Association of Amphibian and
Reptilian Veterinarians, as well as numerous
other associations and organizations.
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Zoological Education Network
A HARRISONS’ PET PRODUCTS COMPANY
800-946-4782 • 561-641-6745
Contact your veterinarian or go to www.HEAL-x.com
w h a t i s h e a l x?
T
he founder of Harrison’s
Bird Foods, a veterinaryexclusive, certified organic avian
diet, has launched another product line
applicable to all animals (dogs, cats, other
mammals, reptiles, birds and even amphibians)
that is sold through veterinary clinics worldwide
under the name HEALx. HEALx products have been
developed based on 25 years’ experience with certified organic principles and use only human quality
ingredients. These products were created by veterinarians based on the needs of the animal.
We invite you to take a look at the unique
nutritional supplements and wound healing and
skin care topicals offered by HEALx.
®
EXPERIENCE AND
EXPERTISE
The people behind the products
(including well known avian veterinarian, speaker and author Greg
Harrison, DVM, Dipl Emeritus
ABVP-Avian Practice, Dipl ECAMS
(retired) have over 40 years’ clinical experience in
sustaining health in birds and other animals. The
same principles of experience and expertise are
now being applied to all species of pets by competent, cutting-edge practitioners.
Extensive field testing has been conducted throughout the world (a small group of case reports is
available online and in our case reports booklets).
A more comprehensive list of peer-reviewed publications that support the scientific claims for each
product is available upon request.
For further information and veterinary pricing, contact your distributor or:
Zoological Education Network - A Harrisons’ Pet Products Company
PO Box 541749, Lake Worth, FL 33454-1749
800-946-4782 / 561-641-6745 Fax 561-641-0234 www.HEAL-x.com
Who is Harrisons’ Pet Products?
H
arrisons’ Pet Products is a family of small
businesses that merged to provide the best
certified organic diets, treats, dietary supplements and topical treatments for all pets. The company
is also a leader in exotic pet resources for veterinarians
and pet owners in order to raise the standards of care
for all species. Its mission is to create wellness in animals while maintaining certified organic standards and
sustainability.
Harrisons’ Pet Products started with Harrison’s Bird
Foods, which were formulated in the mid-1980s by
Dr. Greg Harrison. After earning a Doctor of Veterinary
A Company You Can Trust
Why Is It Important to Read Labels on Pet Products?
Medicine (DVM) degree from Iowa State University in
1967, Dr. Harrison moved to South Florida and turned
his professional attention to pet birds. He established
The Bird Hospital, the first Florida practice exclusively
developed for pet bird medicine and surgery. At one
time, he owned 200 pairs of various species of
psittacine birds. In a clinical trial to improve the breeding results of a group of hyacinth macaws, he developed a formulated diet, which became the foundation
for Harrison’s Bird Foods, the world’s first certified
organic formulated pet food.
HARRISONS’ USES EXPERIENCE TO EXPAND
In 2002, the Harrison’s Bird Foods family launched
another product line applicable to all animals (dogs,
cats, other mammals, reptiles, birds and even amphibians). These products are currently sold through veterinary clinics worldwide under the names HEALx and AVIx.
HEALx/AVIx products were developed based on 25
years’ experience with certified organic principles. They
use only human quality ingredients and are made in the
USA. They were created by veterinarians based on the
needs of the animal. Extensive field testing has been
conducted throughout the world. Clinical case reports
and a comprehensive list of peer-reviewed publications
that support the claims for each product are available
upon request by licensed veterinarians.
The label will let you know if you are getting a product
made from whole ingredients or byproducts. Whole
ingredients (e.g., corn, oats, flax seed) have a higher
concentration of fiber, germ and other natural compounds for a healthy life.
Modern refining removes these natural components
resulting in byproducts. For example, the term “ground
soybeans” on the label would indicate that whole soybeans were used. On the other hand, a term like “soybean meal” indicates a byproduct, which means that
soybeans were pressed or chemically treated to remove
the oil, and the meal is what’s left over.
While containing protein, fat and carbohydrates,
research shows that consuming foods made with
grains and other foodstuffs that have been “refined”
is not as beneficial as consuming the whole ingredient
and letting the body use what it needs. Adding beta
carotene as a supplement is not the same as offering
a whole food source, such as Sunshine Factor that
contains beta carotene, where the body can utilize
what is needed.
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF “WHOLESOME,”
“ALL NATURAL” AND “CERTIFIED ORGANIC”?
“Certified organic” is the only actual category
created by Congress that involves third-party
evaluation of the facilities, ingredients and
processes that go into making a food or
supplement. This allows the use of the
USDA organic seal.
“All natural” and “wholesome” are just descriptions
and have no meaning in terms of guidelines for
production or quality assurance. Those terms have
become merely a marketing ploy.
Sustainable, Certified Organic Products That Really Make a Difference in the Health of All Animals
The Certified Organic Difference
What Makes Harrisons’ Unique?
The Product Lines
At the basic level, the USDA certified organic
logo on the label means no pesticides,
preservatives or other contaminants were
used in the product, and third party certification
of these facts is provided and documented. But the
true value of safety must go beyond those minimal
government standards. What makes Harrisons’ Pet
Products truly unique is the level of commitment that
goes into the products before and after the USDA
organic label goes on. The company’s quality assurance
team has organically farmed since 1953. They oversee
the procurement of high quality ingredients from certified organic farmers who are trusted. These ingredients
are then carefully assessed, selected and processed
under their watchful eye in a certified organic facility.
Through these steps, Harrisons’ Pet Products is proud
to have provided organic products since 1987.
Harrisons’ Pet Products are unique because they…
• Adhere to strict certified organic standards,
eliminating the use of pesticides, preservatives,
artificial colors and GMOs
• Use whole ingredients, which allows the animal’s
body to biochemically choose its nutritional needs
rather than adding back nutrients to byproducts
• Use only premium, certified organic or human
grade ingredients for all products
• Use third-party certification to ensure traceability
and accountability
• Use extrusion cooking to retain maximum nutrition
in certified organic foods
• Keep it simple and allow nature to do its job
• Conduct third-party, independent lab testing
to ensure consistent quality and safe consumption
by animals
• Conduct clinical trials with veterinarians,
university specialists and animal owners on the
effects of the products on an ongoing basis
• Use special packaging to protect contents
without preservatives
• Create economic success for organic farmers
and others committed to helping nature support
wellness in pets
• Are proud to be a small family business that
must depend on its solid reputation in this field
for its success
Harrisons’ sustainable, wellness products include:
• Harrison’s Bird Foods - Harrison’s veterinary line
of premium, certified organic formulated pet
bird foods
• HEALx/AVIx - Harrison’s veterinary line of certified
organic and all natural wellness products for all
animals, which includes daily dietary supplements
and topical wound therapies that can be used alone
or in conjunction with other modalities
• Harrison’s Dog Cookie Mix - Premium, certified
organic bake-at-home dog treats. Perfect for dogs
with food intolerances. And with a low protein content
and no added sodium, they are also good for animals
with renal disease.
WHY ARE CERTIFIED ORGANIC PRODUCTS
MORE EXPENSIVE?
Raising crops without liquid ammonia, powdered
fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and
genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds is more
time-consuming and labor-intensive and certification
is expensive; thus, the initial costs are usually higher.
However, after the cost of healthcare is factored in,
certified organic products may be less expensive in
the long run.
• Harrison’s Bird Bread Mix - Premium, certified
organic bake-at-home bird bread, available in 3
flavors: Original, Hot Pepper and Millet & Flax
• Wild Wings - Premium certified organic seeds, which
are produced without chemicals, synthetic fertilizers,
pesticides, fungicides, preservatives or artificial processing and contain no artificial coloring or flavorings
Member of
The Results Speak for Themselves
BEFORE
AFTER
The Use of Harrison’s Bird Foods to Improve
Feather Quality and Health in an Eclectus Parrot
BEFORE
Factor in Severe Rabbit Pododermatitis
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
The Use of HEALx Soother Plus in a Domestic Cat
with Severe Burns
BEFORE
AFTER
The Use of HEALx Soother Plus, Sunshine Factor
and Rain in a Terrier with Seriously Infected Lesions
Harrison’s Bird Foods
CERTIFIED ORGANIC BIRD FOOD
SUPPLEMENTS / TREATS
Power Treats™
HIGH POTENCY
Certified Organic Maximum Nutrient Formulas
USES:
• Year-round formula
• Conversion: All birds should start out and remain on High Potency
Formula for a period of at least 6 months
• Special needs: Birds that are molting, overweight, underweight,
particularly active, housed in a cold climate, recovering from an illness
or affected by liver or kidney disease
• Weaning birds: Feed High Potency Formula for at least 6-9 months.
• Breeding birds: Prior to breeding period and until chicks are weaned
High Potency Coarse
™
FOR MEDIUM TO LARGE PARROTS
Sample species: African greys, large
macaws, Queen of Bavaria conures,
Amazons, eclectus, pionus, cockatoos
High Potency Fine™ and Super Fine™
FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM PARROTS
AND OTHER PET BIRDS
Sample species: conures, lories, quakers,
cockatiels, budgies (parakeets), lovebirds,
canaries, finches, doves
High Potency Mash™
FOR SMALL PARROTS, CANARIES,
FINCHES AND DOVES
Sample species: cockatiels, budgies
(parakeets), lovebirds, canaries, finches,
doves, pigeons
Made with Sunshine Factor®
A certified organic, tasty,
toasted, healthy supplement
USES:
• The only food source to temporarily aid in
weaning, changing a bird’s diet from seeds
or any diet to Harrison’s Bird Food
• A supplement for birds already eating Harrison’s Bird
Foods that need extra energy following an illness
Harrison’s Bird Bread Mix™
Original, Hot Pepper and Millet & Flax
A certified organic mix for
home preparation of a treat
USES:
• A healthy tasty treat
• Conversion to a formulated diet
• A foraging reward
• A vehicle for administering medications
Avian Enzyme™
Live naturally-occurring enzymes for
birds with incomplete digestion
USES:
• Birds with chronic pancreatitis, malabsorption syndrome, proventricular dilatation
• Neonates with slow gastrointestinal emptying
time, such as Day 1-7 neonates being hand-fed
HAND-FEEDING FORMUL AS
ADULT LIFETIME
Juvenile Hand-feeding Formula™
Certified Organic Maintenance Level Nutrient
Formulas
A certified organic, complete,
balanced hand-feeding food
for parrot chicks until weaned
USES:
• After completing a dietary program of High Potency Formula
for a period of at least 6 months
• Year-round formula maintenance that meets the nutritional
requirements for healthy, non-breeding birds
Adult Lifetime Coarse™ and
Pepper Lifetime Coarse™*
FOR MEDIUM TO LARGE PARROTS
Sample species: pionus, Amazons,
eclectus, large cockatoos, large macaws
*Contains 1% certified organic cayenne pepper
Adult Lifetime Fine and Super Fine™
FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM PARROTS
AND OTHER PET BIRDS
Sample species: conures, lories, quakers,
cockatiels, budgies (parakeets), lovebirds,
parrotlets, canaries, finches, dove
Adult Lifetime Mash™
A LOW-ANTIGEN FORMULA
FOR ALL COMPANION BIRDS
Sample species: conures, cockatiels,
parakeets (budgies), lovebirds, parrotlets,
canaries, finches, doves, pigeons
USES:
• From Day 1 for pionus, African greys,
Amazons, cockatoos, conures and macaws;
from Day 7 for other parrots; from Day 21 for cockatiels
• Birds with normal GI emptying-time that are recovering
from illness or injuries and need supplemental feeding
• Birds that are losing weight during a diet conversion
Neonate Formula™
A complete, balanced, hand-feeding
formula for psittacine chicks from
hatching to 1-3 weeks of age
• An easily digestible source of nutrients
for young birds with a smooth texture for
acceptability by birds until they are eating
on their own
Recovery Formula™
A complete nutritional, easily assimilated, highly syringeable, support
formula for sick or injured birds
until they are eating on their own
USES:
• Birds that have a slowed GI emptying time
• Birds that are recovering from pansystemic failure
Want to know more, visit www.HarrisonsBirdFoods.com
Wound Therapies and Daily Dietary Supplements
Soother Plus®
Sunshine Factor®
TOPICAL CREAM
DAILY DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
A nontoxic, topical antimicrobial
cream with immediate
antipruritic effects
A non-synthetic, whole food vitamin supplement
for all animals
USE TOPICALLY FOR
• Skin disorders
• Lick granulomas*
• Wound healing
• Viral/bacterial infections in lesions*
• Abscesses*
• Inflammation
• Self-mutilation
• Dermatitis
• Blood feathers
• Avulsed nail
• Bumblefoot*
• Wing web dermatitis
USE OR ALLY FOR
• Providing a natural, non-synthetic, whole food source
of 6 forms of vitamin E, carotenoids (precursors to
vitamin A) and CoQ10
• Maintaining daily wellness
• Helping to prevent diseases
• Benefiting the animal’s skin, eyes, heart and immune
system by strengthening the overall nutritional status
• Increasing the animal’s energy level, particularly in
geriatric patients
• Improving the effectiveness of non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs
Booster®
Do not use in or around the eyes.
*For best results use in conjunction
with Booster
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Soother®
USE OR ALLY FOR
• Sick, weak or immune-compromised animals
• Upper respiratory infections
• Bacterial sepsis
• Allergies
• Microbial diseases
• Ringworm
• Pox
• Skin disorders, such as dermatitis, lick granulomas,
non-healing wounds and feather destruction
TOPICAL SPRAY
A soothing, topical spray with antipruritic and anti-inflammatory effects
USE TOPICALLY FOR
• Superficial itching and minor lesions
• Skin allergies
• Urine scald
• Mange*
• Dermatitis
• Polyfolliculitis
• Broad-surface area irritation
• Soothing irritated skin
• Feather destructive behaviors*
*For best results use in conjunction with Booster
Rain®/ Rain® Refill
TOPICAL SPRAY
A natural, nontoxic hydrating spray
USE TOPICALLY FOR
• Soothing and hydrating dry skin
• Promoting skin health
• Bringing out the natural luster of coat
or feathers
• Restoring moisture to skin or coat
• A natural bath
• Reducing dust and dander
• Minor abrasions
A non-synthetic, whole food vitamin supplement
with antimicrobial activity for all animals
Booster® Concentrate
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
A concentrated antimicrobial dietary supplement
The concentrated form of the patented monoglyceride
used in Booster and Soother Plus
USE OR ALLY FOR
• Inactivating some bacteria, viruses and fungi/yeast
without destroying the body’s friendly bacteria or
forming resistant organisms
• Biochemically balancing the body for optimal health
and promoting self-healing by supporting the
immune system
• Sold only to licensed veterinarians
Bird Builder®
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
A natural trace mineral and iodine supplement
USE OR ALLY FOR
• Providing minerals and iodine missing from a seed diet
• Supporting conversion to a formulated diet
• Improving feather strength and appearance
Want to know more, visit www.HEAL-x.com or www.AVI-x.com
Individual results may vary. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Certified Organic Bake-at-Home Pet Treats
Harrison’s Bake-at-Home
Dog Cookie Mix™
Dogs Love These “Cookies!”
Harrison’s Dog Cookie Mix is a premium, certified
organic, bake-at-home mix for cookie treats for
all dogs. It is another quality product from the
pioneer in certified organic specialty animal foods,
Harrisons’ Pet Products.
The Ideal Hypoallergenic Dog Treat
Harrison’s Dog Cookies are perfect for dogs that have
food sensitivities because the mix contains no wheat,
corn, soy or animal byproducts and is made from five
simple certified organic ingredients: organic oat groats,
organic barley, organic rolled oats, organic evaporated
cane sugar and organic brown flax seed.
It is also useful for dogs with renal disease because
the mix has a low protein content and contains no
added salt. Harrison’s Dog Cookie Mix made with HEALx
Sunshine Factor or Booster provides maximum nutrition.
Harrison’s Bird Bread Mix
A Healthy Treat and Great Conversion Tool
For a healthy treat bird owners can make themselves, Harrison’s offers a special certified organic
Bird Bread mix for home preparation of bird food.
Among other uses, clinicians may recommend that
owners bake the Harrison’s Bird Bread to assist in
changing a bird’s diet, be hidden as a foraging reward or
used as a vehicle for administering medications. Bird
Bread is available in 3 flavors: Original, Hot Pepper and
Millet & Flax. For maximum nutrition, Bird Bread should
be baked with Sunshine Factor® instead of oil.
™
Premium, Certified Organic Seeds
Wild Wings is the Harrisons’ brand of premium, certified
organic seeds and seed blends. Wild Wings seeds are
not grown with herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, artificial fertilizers (ammonia) and are GMO-free. Our seeds
are certified organic by third-party organic certifiers and
meet strict USDA organic requirements. Veterinarians
see many cases of liver disease that they feel are due
to secondary toxin exposure. Most of these birds were
fed seeds with pesticide content, no aflatoxin-testing
and sulfur dioxide used as a preservative.
A companion bird diet based on seeds is not complete
and therefore is not recommended. AVIx Bird Builder and
HEALx Booster or Sunshine Factor may be added to a
seed diet to help fill in some of the necessary nutritional
holes during conversion to a formulated diet.
Black Oil Sunflower Seed
(B.O.S.S.)
Our premium, certified organic black
oil sunflower is especially plump and
hearty. It is a nutritious source of
protein and provides a high concentration of oil. It is also rich in albumen, minerals and
vitamin E.
Safflower Seed
Big white certified organic safflower
seeds are a tasty alternative to
sunflower seeds and offer similar
nutrition with high levels of fat
and protein.
Grey Millet Seed
Our premium, certified organic grey
millet seed is superior to common
non-organic millets in nutrition. It is
also high in fiber, which helps in
digestion.
Hemp Seed
Hemp seed is a high protein seed
that contains all 9 of the essential
amino acids. It has high amounts
of essential fatty acids and fiber
and contains vitamin E and trace
minerals. It has a balanced ratio of omega 3 to 6 fats.
Peanuts
Our premium, certified organic
peanuts are thoroughly tested for
salmonella and mycotoxins. Peanuts
are available in the shell or without.
Peanuts, which are a legume, contain more than 25% protein and while they are high in
fat (almost 50%), this fat is unsaturated. Peanuts are
rich in niacin and also contain calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium.
Cracked Corn
Our premium, certified organic
whole cracked corn is “high dent”
corn, which is low in carbohydrates
and high in protein and oil. Our corn
is a good source of vitamin A, vitamin B-complex and antioxidant phenols. It is thoroughly
tested for salmonella and mycotoxins.
Nyjer Seed
Our premium, certified organic nyjer
seed is naturally high in oil content.
It is also a good source of protein.
(For many years nyjer has been
improperly called “thistle seed.”)
Educational Resources
Pet Owner Informational Brochures
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31 attractive, species-specific brochures in a concise
format that result in better education of pet owners
Husbandry recommendations
Written and reviewed annually by experienced
veterinarians
Birds: Amazon, African grey, Budgie, Canary, Cockatiel,
Cockatoo, Conure, Eclectus, Finch, Lory, Lovebird,
Macaw, Quaker; First Aid for Birds
Reptiles: Ball python, Bearded dragon, Box turtle,
Iguana, Leopard gecko, Red-eared slider, Sulcata
tortoise, Veiled chameleon
Mammals: Chinchilla, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea pig, Hamster,
Hedgehog, Rabbit, Rat, Sugar glider
Bird Care Info Pack: Convenient folders, which can be
personalized for each avian patient, are appreciated by
clients who want a place to organize their bird care and
veterinary medical documents. Perfect as a new client
folder.
Anatomy Posters
Avian, Chelonian, Snake, Fish and Rabbit Dental
I Attractive, full-color, easy-to-read 18" x 24" posters
I Anatomically correct, detailed and fully labeled
I Confirm organ position and relationships
I Provide comparison reference to aid in diagnoses
I Reference general anatomical sites during radiographic,
endoscopic or necropsy evaluation
I Avian - umbrella cockatoo (Cacatua alba)
I Chelonian - slider turtle (Trachemys scripta)
I Snake - a combination of the boa (Trachemys scripta),
ball python (Python regius) and a rat snake (Elaphe sp.)
I Fish - blue tang (Paracanthurus hepatus)
I Rabbit - normal skull, teeth, radiography, gross anatomy
and endoscopy of the common European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus); developed by Vittorio Capello, DVM
Arteries
Captive Foraging DVD
M. Scott Echols, DVM, Dipl ABVP-Avian Practice
Help your clients:
I Understand the natural foraging instinct of all animals
I Prevent unwanted behaviors, such as feather destruction and repetitive functionless activity
I Learn how to use a foraging tree and toys—from basic
to advanced—to keep birds occupied and happy
For sample clips go to www.exoticdvm.com/dvd
10 pack
Sold individually or in sets of 10 for resale
Education and Promotional Tools
Educational brochures, newsletters, booklets, product-use sheets and flyers are available upon request.
Ask for your free copies the next time you place an order. For the greener side, visit our web site
for product education materials online. Files may be downloaded at www.exoticdvm.com/free.
Free Tools
NEWSLETTERS AND SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Would you like to receive email newsletters and special
promotions? To be added to our promotions list, go to
www.exoticdvm.com and enter your e-mail address
under “Sign up” or call 800-946-4782. This list will
receive digital newsletters, announcements about private sales, and marketing tips for distributors.
Easy-to-read cards
educate about the benefits,
directions, sample dosage
charts and ingredients for all
Harrison’s Bird Foods and
HEALx / AVIx products.
HANDBOOK FOR A HEALTHIER BIRD
POSTERS
The 40-page informational booklet promotes
wellness in pet birds. The handbook includes
a comparison of different bird foods including
all-seed diets. It details problems associated
with improper nutrition and explains why certified organic is so important. This booklet helps bird
owners choose which bird food is best for their pet and
shows them how to provide a safe environment.
Eye-catching 18" x 24" promotional
posters for Harrison’s Pet Products.
TIPS FOR CONVERSION
A quick-reference list of 11 tips for helping
your avian clients convert their birds to a
formulated diet includes “How to evaluate
your bird’s droppings.”
RED PALM OIL BROCHURE
It may be confusing to know the
differences among all the red palm
oils that are available on the market.
That’s why we developed “All Red
Palm Oil is Not the Same” brochure.
FEATHER DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR BROCHURE
Feather destructive behavior is one of the most complex and frustrating problems faced
by a private practitioner and bird
owners. The brochure, “Tips to
Reduce Feather Destructive
Behavior,” supports the clinician and
owner in exploring possible reasons
why pet birds pick their own feathers and to offer some
promising solutions for relieving the clinical signs.
Veterinary Support*
*Must be a licensed veterinarian to receive these free educational
resources.
FREE CLINICAL CASE REPORT CD
Over 75 detailed case reports
including before and after photos on
the use of Harrisons’ Pet Products.
EXOTIC DVM ONLINE FORUM
A professional, veterinarian-moderated, vet-to-vet
chat group allows practitioners who are interested
in small mammals, birds, reptiles or any other
non-traditional companion species a network
to exchange ideas and experiences for FREE!
Veterinarians can join this forum by visiting
www.exoticdvm.com, clicking on “Online Forum”
(upper left) and then clicking “Join This Group.”
HARRISONS’ HERALD / AVIAN EXAMINER
These newsletters will bring you up to
date on what is new and offer tips
on how other veterinarians are successfully using the products. You
may request a free printed copy of
the most recent edition when you
place an order or you can download
all of the issues at www.exoticdvm.com/free.
Please visit www.exoticdvm.com for additional
veterinary educational resources.
Harrisons’ Family of Pet Products
Headquarters:
7108 Crossroads Blvd, Suite 325, Brentwood, TN 37027
800-346-0269 or 615-221-9919
Fax: 800-279-5984 or 615-221-9898
www.HarrisonsPetProducts.com
Florida Office:
800-946-4782 or 561-641-6745
Fax: 561-641-0234
www.ExoticDVM.com
HEALx Soother Products
and Pain Relief
®
Most pain relievers distract from the pain with
ingredients that produce hot or cold sensations.
Soother Spray, Soother Ointment and
Soother Plus work differently. Soother contains
quaternary ammonium compounds, which have a
neutralizing effect on pain signals and reduce
inflammation and swelling—within minutes.
®
®
®
®
How They Work
Quaternary amines are made in the body as proteins.
When these agents are synthesized and used topically,
they are excellent pain relievers. According to Dr. Julian
Whitaker, “Healthy cells maintain an electrical balance with
a positive charge outside the cell and a negative charge
inside the cell. When you are injured the cellular membranes are disrupted and their electrical balance is thrown
askew. What these quaternary amines do (and interestingly,
this is the same principle that narcotic and injectable pain
medications work on) is reestablish the electrical balance
in the cell membranes, thus dulling the pain perception.”
Clinical Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action: The active ingredient develops ions
with a positive potential which, due to the hydrophilic tendencies of the emulsion, are readily transmitted through
the skin. This is believed to assist the body in neutralizing
the bio-electrical imbalances in an area of pain, thereby
reducing pain signals.
Duration of Action: Duration of pain relief will vary as a
function of pathology, but relief starts in minutes and lasts
up to hours for many indications.
Drug Interactions & Pharmacodynamic Effects: There
are no known significant systemic interactions or adverse
effects. Soother products should not be used with other
topical or occlusive lotions, which might block effects. Do
not use Soother products in or around the eyes.
®
®
The Difference Between the
Quaternary Ammonium Compound
in Soother and Disinfectants
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Quaternary ammonium is composed of a large
group of substances that vary in their toxicity
based on the bonds in the individual compound.
Ammonium compounds found in Soother are
from the quad 18 and 28 groups, which are
commonly found in human skin and hair products designed to touch the skin. Although ingestion of
these compounds should be limited, ingestion at the concentrations found in the Soother products would be similar
to ingesting a small amount of soap. The response to inadvertent ingestion during topical application may vary among
individual animals or species, but no adverse effects have
been seen in clinical trials.
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Disinfectants and cleaners are not in the 18/28 group
and have higher levels of toxicity based on the individual
compounds used. (Some disinfectants and cleaners are a
third-generation quaternary ammonium that has been
combined with bis-n-tributyltin oxide for strong bacterial-,
fungal- and viral-killing power.) The Soother products do
not contain ammonium products in any of these groups.
In addition, the above concentrations are much higher than
the 18/28 compounds found in Soother, which are less
than 2.5% total.
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REFERENCES AND ADDITIONAL READING
Hadley HW, Fischer LA, Whitaker J: A topically applied quaternary ammonium compound exhibits analgesic effects for orthopedic pain. Altern Med
Rev. 1998 Oct;3(5):361-6.
Simsek R, Chang-Fong J, Lee M, et al: Quaternary ammonium 3(aminoethoxy) pyridines as antinociceptive agents. Bioorg Med Chem Lett.
2003 Sep 1;13(17):2917-20.
Zhai H, Packman EW, Maibach HI: Effectiveness of ammonium solution in
relieving type I mosquito bite symptoms: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Acta Derm Venereol. 1998 Jul;78(4):297-8.
Evangelista S: Quaternary ammonium derivatives as spasmolytics for irritable bowel syndrome. Curr Pharm Des. 2004;10(28):3561-8.
Whitaker J: Dr. Julian Whitaker’s Guide to Reversing Arthritis, Chap 5 Pain Relief.
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Sunshine Factor
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100% Certified Organic Red Palm Fruit Oil
PRODUCT: Sunshine Factor®
ORGANIC CERTIFICATION: Yes
KOSHER CERTIFICATION: Yes
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Brazil
QUALITY PARAMETERS
This product is produced and processed under hygienic
conditions. Product is not irradiated or produced with
genetically modified materials.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This oil is extracted from the pulp of the fruit of the palm
tree Elaeis guineensis. The palm trees are organically cultivated and the oil is physically extracted (by mechanical
pressing) without the use of solvents or other chemical substances. Due to the natural antioxidants (tocotrienols) and
their low content of linolenic acid (C18:3), this oil is very
stable to oxidation. It is semi-solid at ambient temperature.
Sometimes a phase separation occurs, which is due to its
typical composition, with approximately 50% saturated fatty
acids, 40% monounsaturated fatty acids and 10% polyunsaturated fatty acids.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Smell: Product specific, free from rancid and foreign smell
Color: Reddish-orange
Taste: Product specific, free from rancid and foreign taste
NUTRITIONAL VALUES (100 G)
Energy
900 kcal/3790 kj
Carbohydrate
0g
Protein
0g
Total Fat
100 g
Saturates
49 g
Trans Fats
0g
Fiber
0g
Sodium
0 mg
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Free Fat Acid (% Palmitic)
≤5
Peroxide Value (meq/kg)
≤6
Moisture and Impurities (%)
≤1
Melting Point (°C)
34-38
Iodine Value (wijjs)
51-55
2-4
DOBI
Phosphorus (ppm)
≤30
Iron (ppm)
≤10
Specific Weight (g/cm3)
0.891-0.899
Refraction Number (nd /50)
1.454-1.456
Saponification Value (mg/g)
190-209
Unsaponifiable Matter (%)
≤1.2
Total Carotene (ppm)
500-1200
PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Kind of packing: Packed into glass containers at a certified
organic bottling facility.
Storage conditions: Store in a cool, dry place away from
direct sunlight.
Max. Shelf life: 18 months after production
SOLID FAT CONTENT
SFC at 10°C
50±3
SFC at 20°C
21±3
SFC at 25°C 12.5±2
SFC at 30°C
8±2
SFC at 35°C
5±2
SFC at 40°C 2.5±1.5
SFC at 45°C
<1
Values are typical, for general information only, and are not to be construed as
specifications. All descriptions, suggestions, and typical values supplied above
are believed to be reliable, but Zoological Education Network shall incur no liability by reason of inaccuracies or omissions in this information. Purchaser
assumes sole responsibility for ensuring that product supplied by Zoological
Education Network is used in conformity with all applicable laws and regulations.
FATTY ACID COMPOSITION
Lauric Acid
C12:0
Myristic Acid
C14:0
Palmitic Acid
C16:0
Palmitoleic Acid C16:1
Stearic Acid
C18:0
Oleic Acid
C18:1
Linoleic Acid
C18:2
Linolenic Acid
C18:3
Arachidic Acid
C20:0
Trans Acid
—
<0.4
0.5-2.0
35-47
<0.6
3.5-6.5
36-47
6.5-15
<0.5
<1
Traces
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Booster Concentrate
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A patented highly purified distilled monoglyceride
HEALx Booster® Concentrate is a patented highly purified distilled monoglyceride. It is used in HEALx Soother Plus® and
Booster® products, and may be administered orally in the concentrated form.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
It is important to know what a monoglyceride like monolaurin
(Booster® Concentrate) is. For visualization, a monoglyceride is
composed of glycerin joined with one fatty acid (see drawing
below). In this illustration, “sn” represents the glycerol carbon
position, “n” the length and “R” the kind of fatty acid attached
to glycerol.
A monoglyceride (MG) lipid, of which there are two kinds, will
have only one fatty acid attached to the sn1(3)- or the sn2position of glycerol. The fatty acids in the sn1 and sn3 positions
are similar since they occupy a position at either end of the
glycerol molecule. However, not all monoglycerides are the
same since the fatty acid can occupy the end position sn1(3) of
glycerol or the middle sn2 position. Their structural differences
need to be emphasized. It is important therefore to remember
these structural sn designations because they reflect the different biological metabolism of the two monoglycerides. Where
there are two fatty acids attached to glycerin, the lipid is known
as a diglyceride (DG). If three fatty acids are attached, the lipid
is known as a triglyceride (TG) or simply as a fat.
The antiviral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal properties of lauric acid and monolaurin have been recognized for nearly three
decades by only a small number of researchers: their work,
however, has resulted in 100 or more research papers and
numerous U.S. and foreign patents. While nontoxic and
approved as a GRAS direct food additive by the FDA, Booster®
Concentrate adversely affects bacteria, yeast, fungi, protozoa
and enveloped viruses.
Researchers found that the properties that determine the antiinfective action of lipids are related to their structure: e.g., free
fatty acids and monoglycerides. While the monoglycerides are
active, diglycerides and triglycerides (fats) are inactive. Of the
saturated fatty acids, lauric acid has greater antiviral activity than
caprylic acid (C-8), capric acid (C-10), or myristic acid (C-14).
Fatty acids and monoglycerides produce their killing/inactivating effects by several mechanisms. An early postulated mechanism was the perturbing of the plasma membrane lipid bilayer.
The antiviral action attributed to monolaurin is that of fluidizing
the structure in the envelope of the virus, causing the disintegration of the microbial membrane. More recent studies indicate that one antimicrobial effect in bacteria is related to monolaurin’s interference with signal transduction/toxin formation
(Projan et al 1994). Another antimicrobial effect in viruses is
due to lauric acid’s interference with virus assembly and viral
maturation (Homung et al 1994). The third mode of action may
be on the immune system itself (Witcher et al 1996).
MICROORGANISMS INACTIVATED BY BOOSTER®
CONCENTRATE IN LABORATORY STUDIES
VIRUSES
• HIV or HIV-1, -6
• Herpes simplex virus-i
(HSV-1 & 2)
• Measles virus
• Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
• Influenza virus
• Leukemia virus
• Semliki forest virus
• Human papillomavirus (HPV)
BACTERIA
Gram-positive organisms
• Bacillus anthracis (anthrax)
• Listeria monocytogenes
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Groups A, B, F & G
streptococci
• Streptococcus agalactiae
• Mycobacterium sp.
• Clostridium perfringens
• Visna virus
• Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV)
• Rubella virus
• Respiratory syncytial virus
• Dengue virus (Type 1-4)
• Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
• Lymphocytic choriomeningitis
• Pneumovirus
Gram-negative organisms
• Chlamydia pneumoniae
• Neisseria gonorrhoeae
• Helicobacter pylorus
• Mycoplasma pneumoniae
• Vibrio parahaemolyticus
OTHERS IF USED CONCURRENTLY WITH A CHELATOR
Yeasts, fungi and molds
• Penicillium citrinum
• Aspergillus niger
• Candida utilis
• Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• A number of protozoa-like
• Ringworm or tinea
Giardia lamblia
(Trichophyton)
• Malassezia sp.
ANTIVIRAL EFFECTS
Hierholzer and Kabara (1982) first reported the antiviral activity
of the monoglyceride of lauric acid (monolaurin) on viruses that
affect humans. They showed virucidal effects of monolaurin on
enveloped RNA and DNA viruses. This work was done at the
Centers for Disease Control of the U.S. Public Health Service.
This study was carried out using selected virus prototypes or
recognized representative strains of enveloped human viruses.
All these viruses have a lipid membrane. The presence of a lipid
membrane on viruses makes them especially vulnerable to lauric acid and its derivative monolaurin. These initial findings from
the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have been confirmed by
many other investigators.
Research has shown that enveloped viruses are inactivated by added
fatty acids and monoglycerides in both human and bovine milk (Isaacs
et al 1991). Others (Isaacs et al 1986, 1991; Thormar, et al 1987)
have confirmed original statements concerning the effectiveness of
monolaurin.
Some of the viruses inactivated by these lipids are the measles
virus, herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 and -2), herpes family members
(HIV, hepatitis C, vesicular, stomatitis virus [VSV], visna virus, and
cytomegalovirus [CMV]). Many of the pathogenic organisms reported to
be inactivated by these antimicrobial lipids are those known to be
responsible for opportunistic infections in HIV-positive individuals. For
example, concurrent infection with cytomegalovirus is recognized as a
serious complication for HIV-positive individuals (Macallan et al 1993).
Thus, it would appear imperative to investigate the practical aspects
and the potential benefit of a nutritional supplement such as Booster®
Concentrate for microbial-infected individuals. Until now few nutritionists in the mainstream nutrition community seem to have recognized
the added benefit of antimicrobial lipids in the support of infected
patients. These antimicrobial fatty acids and their derivatives are
essentially nontoxic to man. According to the published research, lauric
acid is one of the best “inactivating” fatty acids, and its monoglyceride
is even more effective than the fatty acid alone (Kabara 1978, Sands
et al 1979, Fletcher et al 1985, Kabara 1985).
It should be emphasized that lauric acid cannot be taken orally
because it is severally irritating. Booster® Concentrate, on the other
hand is a derivative of lauric acid chemically bonded to glycerin to form
monolaurin and can be taken orally without any problem.
ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECTS
The potentially pathogenic bacteria inactivated by monolaurin include
Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae, Groups A, streptococci-gram-positive organisms, and some gramnegative organisms (Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Helicobacter pylori).
Decreased growth of Staphylococcus aureus and decreased production of toxic shock syndrome toxin-l were shown with monolaurin
(Holland et al 1994). Monolaurin was 5000 times more inhibitory
against Listeria monocytogenes than ethanol (Oh & Marshall 1993). In
vitro monolaurin rapidly inactivated Helicobacter pylori. Of greater significance there appears to be very little development of resistance of
the organisms to the bactericidal effects (Petschow et al 1996) of
these natural antimicrobials.
A number of fungi, yeast and protozoa are also inactivated or killed
by monolaurin. The fungi include several species of ringworm (Isaacs et
al 1991). The yeast reported to be affected is Candida albicans
(Isaacs et al 1991). The protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia is killed by
monoglycerides from hydrolyzed human milk (Hemell et al 1986,
Reiner et al 1986, Crouch et al 1991, Isaacs et al 1991).
Chlamydia trachomatis is inactivated by monolaurin (Bergsson et al
1998). Hydrogels containing monocaprin/monolaurin are potent in vitro
inactivators of sexually transmitted viruses, such as HSV-2 and HIV-1,
as well as bacteria, such as Neisserian gonorrhea (Thormar et al
1999).
Monolaurin does not appear to have an adverse effect on desirable
gut bacteria but rather on only potentially pathogenic microorganisms.
For example, Isaacs et al (1991) reported no inactivation of the common Esherichia coli or Salmonella enteritidis by monolaurin, but major
inactivation of Hemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus epidermis and
Group B gram-positive Streptococcus.
THE PROBLEM OF ANTIBIOTICS
The phenomenal rate of prescriptions dispensed for antibiotic use, and
to a lesser extent antiviral use, has grown exponentially in the past
several decades. An antibiotic has limited specificity and generally
does not recognize “good” bacteria (often referred to as probiotics or
for life) from “bad” bacteria (meaning those bacteria that may cause
disease). Antibiotics try to destroy all bacteria and are usually unsuccessful.
More antibiotic therapy may start perpetuating a chronic illness. The
cycle of antibiotic therapy may go on for months and months, and repetitious indiscriminate use of antibiotics destroys weak bacteria and
sets up the stage for the more virulent bacteria to survive (as in survival of the fittest). The new, stronger pathogenic bacteria are now
“resistant” to the established antibiotic, and another antibiotic must be
found to fight the new pathogen. We are rapidly approaching that point
in history of having super bacteria: disease-causing bacteria that are
unaffected by any antibiotic.
The great advantage of Booster® Concentrate is that it does not produce resistant microorganisms during use.
REFERENCES
Bergsson G, Arnfinnsson J, et al: In vitro inactivation of Chlamydia trachomatis by fatty
Chemother. 1998 Sep;42(9):2290-4.
Crouch AA, Seow WK, et al: Effect of human
milk and infant milk formulae on adherence
of Giardia intestinalis. Transactions of the
Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and
Hygiene 1991;85:617-619.
Fletcher RD, Albers AC, et al: Effect of
Monoglycerides on Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Growth. In: The Pharmacological Effect of
Lipids 11, Kabara JJ (ed) American Oil
Chemists’ Society: Champaign, Illinois, pp
59-63 (1985).
Hierholzer JC, Kabara JJ: In Vitro Effects of
Monolaurin Compounds on Enveloped RNA
and DNA Viruses. J of Food Safety 4:1-12
(1982).
Holland KT, Taylor D, Farrell AM: The effect of
glycerol monolaurate on growth of, and production of toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 and
lipase by Staphylococcus aureus. J of Antimicrobial Chemo 1994;33:41-55.
Homung B, Arntmann E, Sauer G: Lauric acid
inhibits the maturation of vesicular storriatitis
virus. J of General Virology 1994;75:353- 361.
Isaacs CE, Schneidman K: Enveloped Viruses
in Human and Bovine Milk are Inactivated by
Added Fatty Acids (FAs) and Monoglycerides
(MGs). FASEB Journal 1991;5: Abstract
5325, p. A1288.
Isaacs CE, Thormar H: Membrane-disruptive
effect of human milk: inactivation of
enveloped viruses. J of Infectious Diseases
1986; 154:966-971.
Isaacs CE, Thormar H: The role of milkderived antimicrobial lipids as antiviral and
antibacterial agents. Adv Exp Med Biol.
1991;310:159-65.
Kabara JJ, Ohkawa M, et al: Examinations on
Antitumor Immunological, and Plant-Growth
Inhibitory Effects of Monoglycerides of
Caprylic, Capric, and Lauric Acids and Related
Compounds. In: The Pharmacological Effect of
Lipids 11, Kabara JJ (ed. American Oil
Chemists’ Society: Champaign, Illinois, pp.
263-272 (1985).
Kabara JJ (ed): The Pharmacological Effects
of Lipids II, American Oil Chemists’ Society:
Champaign, Illinois (1985). Flournoy DJ,
Kabara JJ: The Role of LauricidinÆ as an
Antimicrobial Agent. In: Drugs of Today
21(8):373-377 (1985).
Macallan DC, Noble C, et al: Prospective
analysis of patterns of weight change in stage
IV human immunodeficiency virus infection.
Am J Clin Nutr. 1993 Sep;58(3):417-24.
Oh DH, Marshall DL: Antimicrobial activity of
ethanol, glycerol monolaurate or lactic acid
against Listeria monocytogenes. Int J Food
Microbiol. 1993 Dec;20(4):239-46.
Petschow BW, Batema RP, Ford LL: susceptibility of Helicobacter pylori to bactericidal
properties of medium-chain monoglycerides
and free fatty acids. Antimicrob Agents
Chemother. 1996 Feb;40(2):302-6.
Jul;176(14):4204-9.
Sands J, Auperin D, Snipes W: Extreme sensitivity of enveloped viruses, including herpes
simplex, to long-chain unsaturated monoglycerides and alcohols. Antimicrob Agents
Chemother. 1979 Jan;15(1):67-73.
Thormar H, Bergsson G, et al: Hydrogels containing monocaprin have potent microbicidal
activities against sexually transmitted viruses
and bacteria in vitro. Sex Transm Infect. 1999
Jun;75(3):181-5.
Thormar H, Isaacs CE, et al: Inactivation of
enveloped viruses and killing of cells by fatty
Chemother. 1987 Jan;31(1):27-31.
Witcher KJ, Novick RP, Schlievert PM:
Modulation of immune cell proliferation by
glycerol monolaurate. Clin and Diagnostic
Laboratory Immunology 1996;3:10-13.
Projan SJ, Brown-Skrobot S, et al: Glycerol
monolaurate inhibits the production of betalactamase, toxic shock toxin-1, and other
staphylococcal exoproteins by interfering with
signal transduction. J Bacteriol. 1994
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Pharmacological Properties of Aloe Vera
ALOE VERA CONTAINS:
• Naturally-occurring antioxidants: vitamins C and E and vitamin A precursors
• Bradykinase: reduces excessive inflammation when applied to skin
• Mucopolysaccharides: immunoregulating effect
• Anthraquinones: aloin and emodin, which are phenolic compounds found in plant sap
(These compounds have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral properties.)
• Saponins: antiseptic-antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal properties
• Campesterol, sisosterol, lupeol: plant steroids that may provide an anti-inflammatory effect
• Salicyclic acid: provides an anti-inflammatory effect
• Amino acids
• Lignin: endows Aloe vera with its penetrative effect and carries other ingredients
• Is a “cooling herb”: most feather and skin conditions are referred to as “warm” disorders
HEALx Rain and Soother products have active Aloe vera.
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Avijgan M: Phytotherapy: an alternative
treatment for non-healing ulcers. J-WoundCare, 2004;13(4):157-8.
Chithra P, Sajithlal GB, Chandrakasan G:
Influence of Aloe vera on collagen characteristics in healing dermal wounds in rats.
Mol Cell Biochem. 1998;181:71–76.)
Choi SW, Son BW, Son YS, et al: The
wound-healing effect of a glycoprotein
fraction isolated from aloe vera. Br J
Dermatol. 2001 Oct;145(4):535-45
Davis RH, Kabbani JM, Maro NP: Aloe vera
and wound healing. J Am Podiatr Med
Assoc 1987;4:165-69.
Duansak D, Somboonwong J, Patumraj S:
Effects of Aloe vera on leukocyte adhesion
and TNF-a and IL-6 levels in burn wounded
rats. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc.
2003;29(3-4):239-46
Ibo S, Teradaira R, Beppu H, et al:
Porperties and pharmacological activities
of carboxypepsidase in aloe aborescens
Miller. var. natalensis berger. Phytother Res
(spec. issue)1993:26-29.
Fujita K, Teradaira R, Nagatsu T:
Bradykinase activity of aloe vera extract.
Biochemical Pharmacology 1976;25:205.
Maenthaisong R, Chaiyakunapruk N,
Niruntraporn S, Kongkaew C: The efficacy
of aloe vera used for burn wound healing:
A systematic review. Burns. 2007
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Heggers JP, Kucukcelebi A, Listengarten D,
et al: Beneficial effects of aloe on wound
healing in an excisional wound model. J
Alt Complement Med 1996;2:271-77.
Heggers JP, Pelley RD, Robson MC:
Beneficial effects of aloe in wound healing. Phytother Res 1993;7:48-52.
Obata M, Ibo S, Beppu H, et al:
Mechanism of anti-inflammatory and antithermal burn action of C pase from Aloe
aborescens miller var. natalensis berger in
rats and mice. Phytother Res (spec.
issue)1993;7:530-33.
Rosca-Casiana O, Parvua M, Vlaseb L,
Tamasc M: Antifungal activity of Aloe vera
leaves. Fitoterapia. 2007 Apr;78(3):21922.
Shelton RM: Aloe vera: its chemical and
therapeutical properties. Int J Dermatology
1991;30:679-83.
Visuthikosol V, Chowchuen B, Sukwanarat
Y, et al: Effect of aloe vera gel in the healing of burn wound: a clinical and histologic
study. J Med Assoc Thai 1995;78:403–9.
Yamaguchi I, Mega N, Sanada H:
Components of the gel of aloe vera. Biosci
Biotechnol Biochem 1993;8:1350-52.
Tips to Reduce
Feather Destructive
Behaviors
Products created with your
bird’s health in mind
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Companion Bird Care
S E R I E S
Support for Feather Destructive Behaviors in Companion Birds
FEATHER DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR
IN PET BIRDS IS A COMPLEX ISSUE
WHAT TO DO UNTIL A DIAGNOSIS IS
MADE BY AN AVIAN VETERINARIAN
There are many reasons that may induce the bird
to destroy its own feathers (as opposed to feather
loss from other causes).
Treatments for feather destructive behaviors vary
considerably but should be based on the individual
assessment with an attempt to address the
underlying factors as well as the psychogenic
manifestations.1
Causes May Include:
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General malnutrition
Deficiency of omega-3 fatty acid
Pain
Osteoporosis
Atherosclerosis
Endocrine disorders
Parasites
Hepatopathy (liver disease)
Granulomas
Ectopic eggs
Egg-related peritonitis
Boredom and other behavioral problems
Excess salt in diet (e.g., cockatoos)
Genetic
Lack of social interaction
Nesting frustration
Excessive hormones
Improper wing clips
Cage mate aggression
Uropygial gland impaction
Aspergillosis in feather follicles
Giardiasis
Thyroid disorders
Pancreatitis
Malabsorption
Mycotoxins
Food allergies (e.g., peanuts, sunflower seeds)
Dander from other birds
Fear/panic following traumatic episode
Suggested Diet Changes
• Provide a balanced formulated diet (organic
is preferred). Go to www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/
ourfoods for tips on conversion to a
formulated diet.
• Consider offering a low-antigen
formula without corn and sunflower
seed ingredients, such as Harrison’s
Adult Lifetime™ Mash.
• Administer HEALx/AVIx Booster®* dietary supplement. (Natural remedies often take longer than
drugs before results are realized. Give recommended dose daily for 3-4 weeks before evaluating results.)
• Avoid feeding products with high sodium content
(3 mg or more per serving).
• Avoid or reduce food items that are high in carbohydrates and sugar to reduce the bird’s nesting
frustration.
• Offer your bird 1 organic whole flax seed per
30 g body weight per day.
Avoid Nesting Behavior
• Avoid doing anything that could stimulate nesting
behavior in your bird, such as cuddling or stroking
the feathers.
• Prevent your bird from bonding with a favorite toy
or mirror.
• Avoid dark hiding places in the enclosure that
could simulate a nest.
Topical Relief
• Apply HEALx/AVIx Soother® Spray* or HEALx/
AVIx Soother® Plus cream* (depending on
severity) topically to affected areas. Soother®
Plus contains the addition of an antimicrobial
for a nontoxic alternative to antibiotics for
management of skin disorders. Several treatments per day may be required to manage
condition.
• Provide an occasional opportunity for bath,
shower, or misting (at least weekly) with
HEALx/AVIx Rain®* or water.
Environmental Enrichment
• Encourage pet birds to be more involved in
all family activities.
• Provide opportunities for your bird to exercise,
such as flying in a protected location.
• Provide a foraging tree/stand and foraging
toys (where food is not so easily available)
to reduce boredom. For more information
about foraging go to www.exoticdvm.com/dvd.
• Offer your bird opportunities for protected outdoor exposure to sunlight (not through glass)
for a natural source of vitamin D.
*HEALx/AVIx products are available through your avian veterinarian
or Harrisons' Pet Products, www.HarrisonsPetProducts.com.
1. Ness R: Integrative therapies. In Harrison GJ, Lightfoot TL (eds):
Clinical Avian Medicine. Spix Pub, 2006, p 357.
2. Harrison GJ, Lightfoot TL (eds): Clinical Avian Medicine. Spix
Pub, 2006.
3. Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR (eds): Avian Medicine:
Principles and Application. Wingers Pub, 1994.
SUNSHINE FACTOR® CHARACTERISTICS
Free Fat Acid (% Palmitic)
Peroxide Value (meq/kg)
Moisture and Impurities (%)
Melting Point (°C)
Iodine Value (wijjs)
DOBI
Phosphorus (ppm)
Iron (ppm)
Specific Weight (g/cm3)
Refraction Number (nd /50)
≤5
≤6
≤1
34-38
51-55
2-4
≤30
≤10
0.891-0.899
1.454-1.456
Saponification Value (mg/g)
Unsaponifiable Matter (%)
Total Carotene (ppm)
190-209
≤1.2
500-1200
ANTIOXIDANT LEVELS OF VITAMIN E
COMPLEX IN SUNSHINE FACTOR®
(Tocopherol & Tocotrienol)
Tocopherol
α - tocopherol
α - tocotrienol
β - tocopherol
γ - tocopherol
γ - tocotrienol
δ - tocotrienol
Total
mg/kg
211.0
237.6
181.2
13.7
291.3
43.4
978.2
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Sunshine Factor
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*Vitamin E is a generic name referring to alpha
tocopherol
NUTRITIONAL VALUES (100 G)
Energy
Carbohydrate
Protein
Total Fat
Saturates
Trans Fats
Fiber
Sodium
900 kcal/3790 kj
0g
0g
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Individual results may vary. This product is not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Values are typical, for general information only, and are not to be
construed as specifications. All descriptions, suggestions, and typical
values supplied above are believed to be reliable, but Zoological
Education Network shall incur no liability by reason of inaccuracies or
omissions in this information. Purchaser assumes sole responsibility
for ensuring that product supplied by Zoological Education Network is
used in conformity with all applicable laws and regulations.
PO Box 541749, Lake Worth FL 33454
800-946-4782
www.HEAL-x.com www.AVI-x.com
HEALx/AVIx Sunshine Factor®
Red Palm Fruit Oil
• Made from the palm fruit, not the kernel
• 100% USDA-certified organic
• Bottled in glass containers
• Sustainable agricultural
• Fair trade products
What is the Difference?
FRUIT OIL VS. KERNEL OIL
Sunshine Factor® is red palm oil,
but it is made from the palm
fruit, not the kernel. Each red
palm tree yields more palm kernel oil than fruit oil, which makes
the fruit oil more valuable. Many lesser quality red
palm oil products are diluted with the more abundant red palm kernel oil. Palm kernel oils do not
have the same beneficial properties and will not
yield the same health benefits for pets as Sunshine
Factor.®
CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Sunshine Factor® is 100% certified organic
by QAI, which means no pesticides, preservatives or other contaminants were used in
growing or processing. Organic farming also helps
sustain a healthy planet. We import certified organic
red palm fruit oil in compliance with human quality
consumption importation standards (the very highest). Sunshine Factor® is pressed from the palm fruit
clusters and processed using only steam and pressure; no chemical solvents are used in any stage of
production.
GLASS VS. PLASTIC
Sunshine Factor® is thoroughly tested for
freshness and purity and shipped to our
USDA-approved certified organic bottling
facility, where it is bottled in glass containers
in accordance with the USDA organic bottling
standards. Bottling in glass helps avoid contamination issues and preserves freshness. The
oil becomes liquid at 80°F (27°C), and melting is
sometimes recommended for proper dosing.
Therefore, we specifically do not use plastic containers, as plastic toxins may leach out and be
absorbed into the oil during heating.
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Sunshine Factor® is a sustainable agricultural product
grown on long established farms in Brazil (in accor-
dance with USDA Certified Organic Standards), not
harvested from tropical rainforests in other locations like
Malaysia, Indonesia or Africa (where burning for new plantations continues to add to the destruction of tropical
rainforests and threaten endangered wildlife).
Our farms are a member of the Northern Plains
Sustainable Agricultural Society and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). They are
also certified by TransFair USA as a Fair Trade
program, where workers are paid a fair wage.
Sunshine Factor®
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This oil is extracted from the pulp of the fruit of the palm
tree Elaeis guineensis. Due to the natural antioxidants
(tocotrienols) and their low content of linolenic acid
(C18:3), this oil is very stable to oxidation.
COLOR AND SOLIDITY VARIATION
Because Sunshine Factor is a natural
certified organic product, color and
solidity may vary from batch to batch.
The consistency of Sunshine Factor is
also temperature-dependent. It is semisolid at ambient temperature. Scientific
analysis is conducted on each batch of Solidified fat particles
Sunshine Factor to ensure consistency called stearin (“white
balls”) is a normal
of composition. Phase separation is a
occurrence with
natural property of Sunshine Factor due red palm fruit oil.
to its typical composition, with approximately 50% saturated fatty acids, 40% monounsaturated
fatty acids and 10% polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Sunshine Factor may also contain solidified fat particles
called stearin (“white balls”); this is a normal occurrence
with red palm fruit oil.
TOCOPHEROLS AND TOCOTRIENOLS
Vitamin E is best thought of as a vitamin complex consisting of two therapeutic groups of compounds with vitamin E
activity: tocopherols and tocotrienols. Each group comprises four different isomers—alpha, beta, gamma and
delta—each of which has a different biological activity and
potential therapeutic benefit. Tocopherols are present in
most vegetable oils and are more common in the diet
than tocotrienols, which are found at relatively high con-
centrations in oil extracted from the fruit of the palm
tree. Tocotrienols have significantly better antioxidant
capabilities than tocopherols. The primary function of
vitamin E is to defend cell membranes from oxidation
and the superior protective value of tocotrienols isomers over their tocopherol counterparts is due to better uptake into the cell membranes.1
BENEFITS
Natural vitamin precursors have been found to have
more potent positive health benefits and fewer side
effects than synthetic sources.
Sunshine Factor:
• Is a whole food source of carotenoids (precursor
to natural vitamin A, including both alpha- and
beta-carotene)
• Is a non-synthetic source of 6 forms of vitamin E
(tocopherols and tocotrienols)
• Is a rich source of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) when
compared to other oils, which benefits the heart
• Has high antioxidant content for immune support
• Contains a good balance of fatty acids
• May benefit the animal’s skin, eyes, heart and
immune system
• May improve the animal’s energy level, particularly
in geriatric and pediatric patients
• Is beneficial for all aspects of the skin or plumage,
including dry skin, dull hair or brittle feathers
• May improve the effectiveness of nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs
• Is a vegetarian oil that is more stable than flax oil
• Is easy to administer; animals like the taste
• Is USDA-certified organic and Kosher-certified
• Is a sustainable agricultural product grown on Fair
Trade farms in Brazil
PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Sunshine Factor® may be stored in the refrigerator
after opening and should be kept away from direct
sunlight. The shelf life is 18 months after production.
1. Theriault A, Chao J, et al. Tocotrienol: A review of its therapeutic
potential. Clin Biochem 32(5):309-319, 1999.
2. Sundram K, Sambanthamurthi R, Tan YA: Palm fruit chemistry and
nutrition. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 12(3):355-62, 2003.
3. Boateng J, Verghese M, Chawan CB, et al: Red palm oil suppresses the
formation of azoxymethane (AOM) induced aberrant crypt foci (ACF) in
Fisher 344 male rats. Food Chem Toxicol. Oct;44(10):1667-73, 2006.

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