Vetafarm Poly Aid Plus - Bird First Aid
Vetafarm Poly Aid Plus - Bird First Aid
Vetafarm Poly-Aid Plus
Poly aid plus is a Vetafarm sustained-release carbohydrate and protein supplement with multivitamins, electrolytes, and a nine-strain Probotic for sick or stressed birds. Use it for birds with a calorie and/or protein deficit.
Quick product facts
- Brand: Vetafarm
- Form: powder mixed to a slurry or thick custard
- Role stated: high-energy, high-protein support that is readily absorbed and utilised
- Does not cure disease — it supplies energy so the bird can fight for itself
- Also listed as beneficial in ostriches during the first 3 weeks of life
- Sizes on this listing: 40 g and 80 g
Sizes and listing prices
| Size | SKU | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 40 g | VF-PLYAID-40 | $14.49 |
| 80 g | VF-PLYAID-80 | $27.95 |
Not a cure: This product does not cure disease. It is first-aid energy and protein support for sick or stressed birds, including a dose as a bird goes into a hospital cage.
Crop needle: The listed route is crop needle or spoon. Follow the pack you receive. This page is not a substitute for those directions or veterinary care.
How to mix | Stated directions
- Add 5 mL of fresh water to 10 g of Poly-Aid Plus and make a slurry
- Make up fresh as required and discard unused solution
- When mixing, add very small quantities of water to the desired amount of powder and mix well
- Continue to add drops of water until the mix is a thick custard consistency
- To fill a feeding syringe, remove the plunger and spoon the mix into the back of the barrel
- Large level measure enclosed holds 12 g
How much | Stated directions
- All avian species: 10 g per 100 g bodyweight per day, in two divided doses, by crop needle or spoon
- Other species: give to effect
Vetafarm calls this First Aid In a Bottle for birds and recommends a dose as a bird goes into the hospital cage.
Ingredients as listed
Vitamin A, Vitamin D3 dl-Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate, Menadione di-Methyl Pyrimidinol Bisulfite, Nicotinic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid, Choline Bitartrate, Biotin, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Sulphate, Calcium Gluconate, Albumen, Starch (Maize), and Probotic.
Guaranteed analysis as listed
| Item | Amount listed |
|---|---|
| Retinol Acetate (Vitamin A) | 200 i/u |
| Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) | 25 i/u |
| dl-Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate | 0.5 mg/10 g |
| Menadione di-Methyl Pyrimidinol Bisulfite | 0.2 mg/10 g |
| Nicotinic Acid | 1.0 mg/10 g |
| Calcium Pantothenate | 0.248 mg/10 g |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.24 mg/10 g |
| Thiamine Hydrochloride | 0.094 mg/10 g |
| Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | 0.08 mg/10 g |
| Cyanocobalamin | 0.001 mg/10 g |
| Folic Acid | 0.045 mg/10 g |
| Choline Bitartrate | 8.0 mg/10 g |
| Biotin | 0.002 mg/10 g |
| Sodium Chloride | 110.2 mg/10 |
| Potassium Chloride | 76.8 mg/10 g |
| Magnesium Sulphate | 45.0 mg/10 g |
| Calcium Gluconate | 58.0 mg/10 g |
| Albumen | 2 g/10 g |
| Starch — Maize (hydrolysed) | 7.5 g/10 g |
| Probotic | 0.1 g/10 g |
Vitamin A and Vitamin D3 are listed as i/u without a per-10 g note. Sodium chloride is listed as 110.2mg/10, without a g on that line. Amounts above follow the label as listed and are not completed from other sources.
Storage
Store below 30°C (room temperature) in a dry place.
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Important Safety Notice
For animal use. Follow the dose and mixing steps on the pack you receive.
This product does not cure disease.
Crop-needle dosing should match the directions you have. Seek veterinary care for a sick bird.
Keep out of reach of children.