This is a fairly common problem with guinea pigs. They, like humans, must
get all their vit C from diet/supplements. Sick pigs should have higher
doses of C during the course of an illness, sometimes up to 100mg daily.
When they recover, they should be weaned slowly down to the normal dose,
because suddenly dropping down to the normal dose can cause signs of scurvy
(vit C deficiency) to emerge. It's definitely possible!
Jill
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> From: Rena T. Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: eating own feces/nippy
> Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 1:47 AM
>
> Although I am not an expert, I would like to say something that pertains
> to humans. I was taking extra Vitamin C when I was pregnant ( I had a
> cold and was trying something, I thought that was natural cure to help
> relieve a sore throat) When I went to an appointment I casually
> mentioned this to my OB. He said to stop doing it, because they have
> had children born and been getting plenty of the vitamin and developed
> rickets (a disease associated with a vitamin C deficiency) because their
> bodies where used to getting the high dose and then when it gets the
> recommended dose it develops rickets. Sooo..I have concluded that maybe
> they are getting the correct amount of vitamins, but since they were
> supplemented before their bodies think they are deficient?? Just a
> thought.
>
> rena
>
> Blue wrote:
>
> > >
> > > Odd.. Do you think taking both of them to the vet
> > > would be better? The breeders added vitamins to
> > > their
> > > water but I dislike using that.. I think I may,
> > > however.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Forgot to send this to the list..
> >
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