Vetafarm Origins Vita-C Chews 60pk

Description

Guinea pigs, like humans, cannot produce their own vitamin C and must consume it from their diet. Vitamin C is required for many processes in the body such as collagen production (a component in bones, skin, ligaments, and blood vessels) and immune system maintenance. Lack of vitamin C in the diet can lead to deficiency and result in the development of scurvy.Symptoms of scurvy may include:•Loss of appetite•Depression•Lameness•Poor coat condition•Sore joints•Nasal dischargeVita-C chews have been formulated to supplement the diet of guinea pigs with a daily dose of stabilised vitamin C to assist in the prevention of deficiencies. They are an excellent addition to any diet not fortified with stabilised vitamin C to prevent deficiency and disease.Vitamin C supplementation is not necessary for guinea pigs that are fed Origins Cavy Diets.