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- Description
- About Fox Valley
- Mixing and Storage Guidelines
- Ingredients
Highly digestible formula for opossum joeys weighing at least 45 grams until weaning. Fox Valley Opossum Formula is a rehabber-approved milk replacer that produces better weight gain, fewer digestive problems, and better acceptance than most other formulas.
Fox Valley Opossum Formula mixes easily, smells wonderful, and there is no need to supplement the formula with any added cream, yogurt, or probiotics.
Recommended for species with similar milk composition: ferret.
Henry’s is the largest distributor of Fox Valley Animal Nutrition, a leading milk formula manufacturer for orphaned animals. Fox Valley uses only high-quality human-grade ingredients to create milk replacers that closely match the specific composition of the mother’s milk to ensure proper nutrition and growth.
Mix 1 part powder to 2 parts warm water. To determine the correct amount, see the guidelines below. Feed 3 to 5 times a day. Gradually decrease both the quantity of milk formula and number of feedings per day as weaning approaches.
- Add powder to warm water (approximately 100°F or 37.7°C).
- Blend until powder is evenly mixed.
- Place in refrigerator for approximately 8 hours to fully reconstitute.
- Mixing directions based on volume, not weight measurements.
- Store any leftover formula in refrigerator and feed within 24 hours.
Unused formula powder should be stored in a cool, dry place, preferably the refrigerator, and is good until the expiration date printed on the label.
Feeding Guidelines: Feed 1 ½ – 2 teaspoons per one ounce bodyweight daily, divided into 3 to 5 feedings.
For oral use only. These feeding directions are guidelines. As each animal is an individual, the feeding rate may be increased or decreased according to the needs of the neonate.
Made in the USA.
Dried skimmed milk, vegetable oil, dried hydrolyzed casein, dried milk protein, dried corn syrup solids, dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, magnesium sulfate, carrageenan, L-arginine, D,L- methionine, taurine, sodium chloride, dipotassium phosphate, mono and diglycerides, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D-3 supplement, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, riboflavin supplement, calcium, pantothenate, niacin supplement, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, vitamin B-12 supplement, thiamine hydrochloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, calcium iodate, biotin, sodium selenite, natural and artificial flavors added.
Guaranteed Analysis:
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Crude Protein |
Min. 25% |
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Crude Fat |
Min. 30% |
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Crude Fiber |
Max. 0% |
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Ash |
Max. 9% |
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Moisture |
Max. 5% |
1 cup weighs approximately 120 grams.
It is a very good product for the baby opossum!
The opossums that I have rehabilitated have done really well on this formula.
Love this formula! It mixes easily and thoroughly integrates within a few hours, even for tube-feeding tiny joeys. They take to it readily, and it works well for squirrels and chipmunks, too. The only hard part is getting them to wean! They like having some long after they should be done with formula.
I've also used this for injured and/or ill adults who are emaciated or unable to eat, with great results. Good stuff, and I'm so glad to have a source for it. THANK YOU!
I am a sub rehabber and my baby possums love this!
Very good formula. I used this to rehab an abandoned baby that I found, and she did great and grew up big and strong with a proper weaning diet introduced and used with this product.
