QUOTE(limie @ Oct 2 2008, 09:20 PM)
thx for the facts~!
Added on October 2, 2008, 9:25 pmby the way, how to give them vitamin c? orange? or...?
what is scurvy actually? in malay call what?
Foods that contain high levels of Vitamin C include:
* Leafy greens, such as kale, parsley, spinach, and chicory
* Cabbage
* Red and green peppers
* Asparagus
* Broccoli
* Peas
* Tomatoes
* Dandelion greens (no pesticides, fertilizer, or herbicides)
* Kiwi
* Oranges
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is one of several important vitamins crucial to maintaining health. For people, guinea pigs and a few other species, this vitamin C must be ingested. Other animals are able to produce natural vitamin C and do not require a consistent outside source.
Ascorbic acid is essential in a variety of chemical reactions necessary for a normal metabolism. It is also essential in the development of normal collagen, a connective tissue important in body functions. If guinea pigs do not get an outside source of vitamin C, a serious illness called scurvy will develop.
What to Watch For
# Weakness
# Lethargy
# Loss of appetite.
# Swollen, painful joints
# Vocalization or crying when handled
# Rough hair coat
# Diarrhea
# Weight loss
# Discharge for eyes or nose
Young growing guinea pigs may develop bone deformities.
Feeding a guinea pig a commercial guinea pig pellet, made specifically for cavies, can help to prevent scurvy. These pellets contain Vitamin C necessary for a guinea pig’s diet. Feed guinea pigs vegetables that are dark green in color every day—these foods are also high in Vitamin C.
Scurvy in malay... penyakit seriawan usus...
This post has been edited by sharil_routh: Oct 2 2008, 09:41 PM