AVIx Indications

REMEDY	BENEFITS/INDICATIONS	USAGE
Bird Builder® A natural trace mineral and iodine supplement	• Supplements trace minerals and iodine missing from a seed diet • Contains 52 naturally-occurring trace minerals • May enhance feather strength and appearance • May help reduce incidences of fatty liver disease and obesity • May help support the body’s enzymes • Promotes an overall healthy immune system • May support conversion to a formulated diet by fortifying thyroid function, resulting in a normal appetite	• Add 1 oz (30 ml) Bird Builder to 1 gallon (approximately 4 L) bottled drinking water. • Keep refrigerated or in the dark. • Use as the bird’s only source of drinking water. • Not recommended for use with birds eating a formulated diet or taking iodine supplements.
Bird Rain® Topical spray	• Promotes skin health • Acceptable for daily use as a natural bird bath • Restores moisture to feathers and skin • Brings out the natural luster of feathers • Provides a one-step approach to bird bathing (no need to rinse) • Reduces feather dander and dust in the home	• Hold spray several inches from the bird and apply a fine mist as needed.
Sunshine Factor® Certified organic red palm fruit oil	• May benefit the animal’s skin, eyes, heart and immune system by strengthening the overall nutritional status • May improve the animal’s energy level, particularly in geriatric patients • Beneficial for all aspects of the skin and coat/plumage, including dry skin and brittle or dull hair or feathers • Has a high antioxidant content (tocopherol and tocotrienol activity of vitamin E) and high carotenoid content (precursor to vitamin A) • Contains a good balance of fatty acids • May improve the effectiveness of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs • A vegetable oil that is more stable than flax oil • Easy to administer; animals like the taste • Kosher certified	• Sunshine Factor is semisolid at room temperature. To liquefy, float bottle in warm water (80°F/27°C) for a few minutes. • Mix 1 tsp (5 ml) liquefied Sunshine Factor with 1 lb (455 g) of the animal’s consumable food in a bowl and then return to original bag for storage; feed normally. • Alternatively, administer orally 0.02-0.06 ml per 100 grams of the animal’s body weight daily (see table for sample dosage amounts on reverse side).
Booster® Dietary supplement	• May help eliminate recurrent infections without the use of antibiotics or steroids; also works well in conjunction with antibiotic protocols • May benefit the animal’s integument, ocular, cardiac and immune systems by strengthening the overall nutritional status • May support healing of conditions affecting the plumage and skin, such as dermatitis or feather-picking • Has a high antioxidant content (tocopherol and tocotrienol activity of vitamin E) and high carotenoid content (precursor to vitamin A) • Contains a good balance of fatty acids • May improve the effectiveness of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs • May contribute to decreased risk of chronic diseases • Is a vegetable oil that is more stable than flax oil	• Booster is semisolid at room temperature. To liquefy, float bottle in hot water (110°F [43°C]) for a few minutes. • Mix 1 tsp (5 ml) liquefied Booster with 1 lb (455 g) of the animal’s consumable food in a bowl and return to original bag for storage; feed normally. • Alternatively, administer orally 0.02-0.06 ml per 100 grams of the animal’s body weight daily (see table for sample dosage amounts on reverse side). • Continue use until normal body immune function is achieved or as directed by your veterinarian.
Soother® Topical ointment	• May provide pain relief for bruises, trauma, muscle cramps, post- surgical incisions and self-inflicted wounds • May effectively manage swelling and inflammation	• Apply a light layer topically with a cotton- tipped applicator and massage into affected area. Discontinue use if redness or irritation occurs. Several treatments per day may be required to manage pain.
Soother® Topical spray	• May reduce superficial itching and provide soothing topical relief for skin inflammation and irritation • May promote healing of sensitive skin and superficial lesions often noted in early self-mutilation cases • Employs transdermal technology for efficacy of topical application	• Hold several inches from the affected area and apply a fine mist to irritated area. • Spray animal several times a day or as directed by your veterinarian. • Discontinue use if redness or irritation occurs. • Thoroughly bathe animal weekly during treatment to avoid buildup. • Soother Spray is most beneficial when used in conjunction with Booster.
Soother Plus® Topical cream	• May provide pain relief for bruises, trauma, muscle cramps, post-surgical incisions and self-inflicted wounds • Provides a nontoxic alternative to antibiotics • Offers a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory cream for management of skin disorders • May effectively manage swelling and inflammation • May reduce viral, bacterial and fungal populations in lesions	• Apply a thin layer topically and gently massage into the affected area. • Discontinue use if redness or irritation occurs. • Several treatments per day may be required to manage pain.
Tyrode’s Solution Oral supplement, a balanced isotonic electrolyte	• Restores renal medullary gradient in cases of polyuria and polydipsia and dehydrated animals	• Add entire contents of envelope to 1 quart (approximately 1 L) bottled drinking water. • Use as the animal’s only source of drinking water for 4 days. • Improvement should be noted within 4 days. • Discard any remaining solution.
Echinacea (alcohol-free) Oral supplement	• Benefits may include immune stimulation and antiviral/antibacterial activity	• Administer 0.03 ml/100 g PO q12h. • Should be used only for 2-3 weeks.
Goldenseal (alcohol-free) Oral supplement	• Benefits may include immune stimulation and antiviral/antibacterial activity	• Administer 0.03 ml/100 g PO q12h. • Should be used only short-term (less than 5 days), but can be followed with echinacea or olive leaf for longer immune support.
Milk Thistle (alcohol-free) Oral supplement	• Benefits may include supporting and protecting the liver and helping restore liver health following damage due to cirrhosis, hepatitis, toxicosis or fatty liver disease • Also serves as an antioxidant	• Administer 0.03 ml/100 g PO q12h. • Can be administered with lactulose. • Can be safely used for months.
Apple Cider Vinegar Oral supplement	• May help restore normal intestinal flora • Beneficial following antibiotic protocols • May control many gastrointestinal gram-negative bacterial and yeast disorders without medications in asymptomatic animals • Contains pectin, enzymes and nutritionally valuable natural protein strands formed by beneficial bacteria called “mother”	• Add 1 Tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar to 1 quart (approximately 1 L) bottled drinking water (not distilled or spring water). • Use as the animal’s only source of water for 10-14 days. • If the animal does not immediately drink the mixture, you can try diluting it with more water for 2-3 days and then return proportions to the recommended level. • Fecal Gram stain should be rechecked after 10-14 days.