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Old 10-11-2009, 06:16 PM
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Ok i have a problem.
My beardie has been fed spinach for quite long until i looked at the website UK Bearded Dragons Feeding Guide
it says that spinach is
High in vit. A (67 IU/g), high in oxalates (19:1 ox:ca), goitrogens so you cant feed the beardie it.
however in the book by aidan raftery it recommends spinach.
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Old 10-11-2009, 11:33 PM
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It is the oxalates that are the problem I believe. They bind with calcium stopping your beardie absorbing it.
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Old 11-11-2009, 05:29 PM
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With any kind of fruit or vegetable it is a good idea not to overdo it- small amounts mixed in as part of a variety shouldn't do much harm.
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In liz palika's book your bearded dragons life
Spinach is in the safe nutritional list
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