Lab Animal Enrichment & Health Products

 

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Lab animals benefit from environmental enrichment adapted to the particular behavioral characteristics of their species, or to their individual personality, to stimulate both physical and mental activity.  We produce a comprehensive array of food products designed to provide not only enrichment, but sound nutrition as well.

 

Health Products

Specialized products to enrich performance and well-being.

 

PRĪMade® Hydrating Electrolyte Replenisher

PRĪMade® Hydrating Electrolyte Replenisher powder is mixed with water or other liquid for a refreshing nutritious drink.  PRĪMade® provides non-human primates (and other mammals) hydration, electrolyte replenishment, and vitamin C.  A low calorie alternative, PRĪMade® No-Cal Hydrating Electrolyte Replenisher, is also available. Flavors: black cherry, grape, lemon-lime, orange, raspberry and tropical punch.

PRĪMade® Hydrating Electrolyte Replenisher - 5B3Q

PRĪMade® No-Cal Hydrating Electrolyte Replenisher - 5B3P

Vitamin Supplement Tablets

Vitamin Supplement Tablets for non-human primates are formulated to provide the normal daily vitamin needs of most non-human primates, eliminating the need to feed fresh fruits and vegetables for nutritional supplementation.

Primate Vitamin - 5290

Monkey Mini MV - 5298

Monkey Mini MV plus iron - 5259

PriLieve Series

Medicated tablets intended for the maintenance of health or the prevention or treatment of disease and illnesses associated with gastrointestinal disorders.  Custom additions of drugs to tablets are also available (i.e., Fenbendazole, Tetracycline, Doxycycline).

Bismuth Subsalicylate Tablets - 5B4H

Bismuth Subsalicylate + Enrofloxacin (Baytril) Tablets - 5T4Z

Enrofloxacin (Baytril) Tablets - 5T4Y

Kaolin Pellets - 5TBP

Papaya Tablets - 5W56

LabTreat Enrichment Products "A Nutrient Rich Delicious Treat"

 

Features of all of LabTreat Enrichment Products:

 

* Sucrose Reward Tablets are not a complete nutrition diet. They should only be used sparingly as a reward.

**Approximately 1" in diameter by 0.25" high.

 

Our LabTreat Primate Enrichment Products are perfect for reward, reinforcement, and psychological well-being. 

 

 
Foraging Bits - 5TJV

For Non-Human Primates, Rodents, and other Omnivorous Mammals

Foraging Bits are designed to provide environmental enrichment to primates and other mammals.  The small size and palatability of this diet make it especially suited for foraging.  By maintaining a proper balance of nutrients, primates can be allowed to forage without creating a dietary imbalance.  This diet can also be used as an additional source of dietary fiber for animals requiring supplemental fiber.

 

Primate Crunch® - 5B1Y

For Non-Human Primates

Primate Crunch® is a highly palatable, crunchy treat, formulated for dietary enrichment.  A nutritionally balanced diet to ensure non-human primates receive all of the necessary nutritional components.

 

Monkey Jumble - 5L0N

Monkey Jumble Nut-Free Irradiated - 5LRN

For Non-Human Primates

Monkey Jumble is a yummy, tasty treat for primates of all ages and sizes.  Monkey Jumble is a fusion of seeds, fruits and vegetables for enhanced palatability.  The assortment of flavors and textures will keep primates interested for long periods of time.  

 

Monkey Morsels - 5L0M

Monkey Morsels Nut-Free Irradiated - 5LRM

For Non-Human Primates

Monkey Morsels is a delicious, tasty treat to provide environmental enrichment to primates of all ages and sizes.  The fusion of small fruits, seeds, and vegetables make it especially suited to encourage the natural foraging instincts of primates.  The unique sizes, shapes, and palatability of this snack will keep primates interested for long periods of time.  

 

Veggie Relish Irradiated - 5LRV

For Non-Human Primates, Rodents, and other Omnivorous Mammals

Veggie Relish is a healthy, delightfully tasty snack for animals of all sizes and ages.  The zesty flavors of tomato, carrots and sweet potatoes are just a few of the yummy tastes that will quench your animals' palate.  The unique sizes, shapes and palatability of this blend will keep your animals nibbling, engaged and entertained over time.  

 

Advanced Protocol® PicoLab® Natural Sunflower - 5LP8

For Non-Human Primates, Rodents, and other Omnivorous Mammals

LabDiet® Advanced Protocol® PicoLab® Natural Sunflower Seeds provide additional activity for laboratory animals.  They are an excellent source of fatty acids and amino acids to supplement daily rations if needed.  These human-grade, edible grey striped sunflower seeds are the single ingredient, providing a natural and nutritious treat.  Irradiation treatment and special packaging provide virtually bacteria-free dietary control.

 

PicoLab® Certified Timothy Hay Cubes - 5LRT

PicoLab® Certified LabDiet® Timothy Hay Cubes are an excellent source of highly palatable, high-quality fiber made from sun-cured timothy hay.  High fiber aids in the digestive process of fore- and hindgut fermenters and helps maintain a healthy GI Tract.  Each cube is crafted using 100% sun-cured timothy hay and the compressed form helps eliminate the mess of hay.

 

 

LabTreat Enrichment Tablets & Pellets  "A Nutrient Rich Delicious Treat"

 

LabTreat Enrichment Tablets & Pellets are perfect for research.  With tasty LabTreat Tablets & Pellets you can enhance your enrichment program, reward positive responses, and reduce undesirable behaviors.  LabTreat Enrichment Tablets & Pellets supply 100% complete nutrition*, while providing physical and mental stimulation.  Enticing aromatic flavors stimulate both taste and smell.  The 5-gram wafer size fits most standard enrichment devices:  balls, foraging toys, etc.  Available in many sizes.

 

 

Monkey Delight® Tablets - 5K24

Monkey Delight® Tablets are a traditional Purina favorite for primate enrichment providing sound nutrition.

 

LabTreat Enrichment Tablets

LabTreat Enrichment Tablets are nutritionally sound tablets designed for precise feeding.  These tablets offer a no-mess option for enrichment, reward, behavior modification and general nutrition.  Tablets are available in a variety of sizes and can easily be used in commercial dispensing devices.

Purified Non-Human Primate Tablets - 5TUQ

Grain-Based Non-Human Primate Tablets - 5TUR

Sucrose Reward Tablets* - 5TUT

Purified Rodent Tablets - 5TUL

Grain-Based Rodent Tablets - 5TUM

Cellulose Tablets (Calorie-Free) - 5TUW

Pigeon Tablets - 5TUZ

Rabbit Tablets - 5TVM

Guinea Pig Tablets - 5TVZ

Softbill Bird Tablets - 5TVY

LabDiet® Purified Reward Tablets - 9267

LabTreat OmniTreat Enrichment Tablets & Pellets

For Non-Human Primates, Rodents, and other Omnivorous Mammals

LabTreat OmniTreat Enrichment Tablets & Pellets are purified ingredient diets for non-human primates, rodents and other omnivorous mammals, which are specifically designed for enrichment, reward, behavior modification, and general nutrition.

LabTreat OmniTreat Enrichment Tablets - 5TCY

LabTreat OmniTreat Enrichment Pellets  - 5B1X

 

See :

Adding Compounds

Medicated Diets

Tablets (“Precision Pellets”) for more formulas, sizes, packaging, etc.

Vitamin Modifications to LabDiet® Formulas

Vitamin Modifications to Purified Diets

Vitamin Supplements for Non-Human Primates

 

 

 

References

An excellent database of articles about laboratory animal enrichment is maintained by Viktor and Annie Reinhardt of the Animal Welfare Institute in Washington, DC. 

It’s available in three parts:

 

1. Refinement and Environmental Enrichment for All Animals kept in Laboratories

 

2. Database on Refinement of Housing and Handling Conditions and Environmental Enrichment for Animals kept in Laboratories Rodents, Rabbits, Cats, Dogs, Ferrets, Farm Animals, Horses Birds, Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles

 

3. Environmental Enrichment for Primates Annotated Database on Environmental Enrichment and Refinement of Husbandry for Nonhuman Primates