{"product_id":"vetark-nutrobal-1-kg","title":"Vetark Nutrobal Vitamin \u0026 Mineral Supplement 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eVetark Nutrobal is a high-calcium vitamin and mineral dusting powder formulated specifically for insectivorous reptiles and birds. It addresses one of the most common dietary shortfalls in captive keeping: the poor calcium content of live feeder insects such as crickets, mealworms, and locusts. If your animals are fed primarily on insects or lean meat, Nutrobal is a core part of correcting that nutritional gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Calcium Balance Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ratio of calcium to phosphorus in a reptile's diet has a direct impact on bone development, growth rate, and reproductive health. Feeder insects are notoriously low in calcium and carry an unfavourable Ca:P ratio. Nutrobal is formulated with a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of 46:1, making it one of the most effective tools available for correcting deficient insect-based diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Animals Benefit Most\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsectivorous reptiles fed on crickets, mealworms, or locusts as a staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies fed primarily on lean meat, which is similarly calcium-poor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing chelonia (tortoises and turtles) requiring calcium for healthy shell development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger lizards and crocodilians during normal bone development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFull Nutritional Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach gram delivers 200mg of calcium and 150IU of vitamin D3, supporting calcium absorption as well as intake. The formula also includes a broad-spectrum vitamin complex — A, C, E, K, B1, B2, B6, B12, folic acid, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid, biotin, choline, and niacin — alongside essential minerals including phosphorus, sodium, iron, cobalt, iodine, manganese, zinc, selenium, and copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply Nutrobal as a dusting powder directly onto live food immediately before feeding. The 1kg size is well suited to keepers with multiple animals or larger collections where consistent supplementation is an ongoing requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVetark Nutrobal is a trusted, veterinary-formulated supplement with a well-established track record in UK reptile keeping. Used consistently, it provides a reliable foundation for the long-term health of insectivorous reptiles and chelonia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54148882792785,"sku":"VVS015","price":62.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/VVS015_1.jpg?v=1782602869","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/vetark-nutrobal-1-kg","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}