{"product_id":"wombaroo-possum-milk-replacer-stage-1","title":"Wombaroo Possum Milk Replacer Stage 1","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eStage 1 is a milk substitute for possum and glider joeys with less than 80% of their time in the mother’s pouch completed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e(babies usually spend a total of about 2 months in the pouch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e. Joeys at this younger stage have furless pink skin and eventually fine fur, eyes closed or just beginning to open, and ears are drooped or starting to become erect. These joeys are still fully pouch-bound and totally dependent on milk. Feces are yellow and a custard or toothpaste consistency. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eFormulated to match the composition of early to mid-lactation possum milk, the formula balances carbohydrates \u0026amp; protein with a relatively low fat content. This formula features protein high in sulfur-containing amino acids to promote good hair growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;\"\u003eNewborn possums that did not receive colostrum from their mother may benefit from\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpact Colostrum Supplement\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Wombaroo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eAustralian made high-quality milk replacers. Wombaroo’s team of experts has worked since 1984 to develop scientifically backed premium milk replacers and food for exotic animals. Wombaroo has developed products specifically for zoos and captive breeding programs to support wildlife conservation projects worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing and Storage Guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo make 100mL of milk:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMix 2 ½ scoops (16g) of powder with 90mL of warm water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo make 1 liter of milk:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMix 160g of powder with 900mL of warm water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;\"\u003eAdd about half of the water to the powder first and mix into a paste. Then make up with remaining water and mix thoroughly. Pre-boil water to ensure that it is sterilized. If the water is too hot, it can cause the milk to curdle; if it is too cold, then it will be difficult to disperse the powder. An electric whisk can be used for mixing larger quantities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-a7989fe4-7fff-6b1d-c307-0cd9c34eccf0\" style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eMilk can be refrigerated for up to one day or frozen for up to 2 weeks. You can save time by making larger quantities and storing it frozen in small portions (e.g. ice cube trays), so that the required daily feed volumes can be easily thawed out. Once thawed, discard any unused milk, and wash feeding utensils thoroughly\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;\"\u003eWarm milk to about 86°F \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-533517c0-7fff-6c1b-802b-4d077ebe46d2\" style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e(30°C)\u003c\/span\u003e and feed using a bottle and nipple. A syringe or eye dropper may be required for ringtails, pygmy possums, or small gliders. Feed around 6-8 times per day for furless joeys, reducing this to 4 times per day by first pouch emergence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;\"\u003eIf the joey is showing signs of dehydration (e.g., during hot weather), give extra drinks of water between feeds. Joeys dehydrate rapidly if not maintained under optimum conditions. Consult your veterinarian or experienced carer for further information about caring for and feeding joeys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee back of the box for dosing instructions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth and Transitioning Formulas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;\"\u003eDifferent species of possums and gliders grow at different rates. Weigh joeys regularly to verify weight gains and determine the volume of milk to feed. Overfeeding milk can cause diarrhea so feed the amount suggested by the dosage instructions on the back of the box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;\"\u003e“Transition” refers to when a joey is changed from one Wombaroo milk stage to the next. It is important to transition joeys at the correct age to ensure they are getting the proper nutrition for their stage of development. Note that the transition is dependent on joey age and not weight, as underweight joeys still need to be transitioned at the correct time. Once possums are fully-furred and beginning to emerge from the pouch, they are ready to transition on to Possum Milk Replacer 2 formula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;\"\u003eJoeys are gradually transitioned over about 8-18 days (depending on species) by mixing decreasing amounts of the formula for younger possums with increasing amounts of the formula for older possums. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhole milk solids (low lactose), whey protein, casein, glucose, vegetable oils, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, maltodextrin, vitamins A, B\u003csub\u003e1\u003c\/sub\u003e, B\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e, B\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e, B\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e, B\u003csub\u003e6\u003c\/sub\u003e, B\u003csub\u003e9\u003c\/sub\u003e, B\u003csub\u003e12\u003c\/sub\u003e, C, D\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e, E, K, biotin, choline, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;\"\u003eProtein 34%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;\"\u003eFat 15%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;\"\u003eAsh 4%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;\"\u003eMoisture 3%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wombaroo","offers":[{"title":"5.6 oz (160 g)","offer_id":54351014690927,"sku":"ygd1789953146722","price":17.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28.2 oz (800 g)","offer_id":54351014723695,"sku":"gii1789953146723","price":52.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/2248\/0239\/files\/wombaroo-possum-milk-replacer-stage-1_1.webp?v=1789953151","url":"https:\/\/pawprintgear.shop\/products\/wombaroo-possum-milk-replacer-stage-1","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}