Manila Bulletin

WHAT SHOULD ONE WATCH OUT FOR?

Left unchecked or untreated, scurvy in Cavies can be a painful ordeal.

Signs that our adorable little companion might be afflicted with scurvy include appetite problems, swollen or painful joints and ribs, reluctance to move, poor bone and teeth development, and spontaneous gum bleeding, according to a 2016 book by Margi Sirois titled Laboratory Animal and Exotic Pet Medicine Principles and Procedures.

Additionally, dry hair coat, delayed wound healing, teeth grinding, frequent vocalization, chronic illnesses, stillbirth, and mortality within two to three weeks can be manifestations.

VET VISIT

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