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Scurvy is a disease caused by a Vitamin C deficiency. An animal that can commonly suffer from scurvy is the guinea pig as they do not produce their own Vitamin C and need to obtain it from their diet. Vitamin C is important for the production of collagen, a key component of bone and other tissues. The lack of Vitamin C can lead to blood clotting problems, joint problems, and skin issues.
Guinea pigs can get Vitamin C from fruits and vegetables or supplementation with Vitamin C tablets. There are specially formulated diets for guinea pigs which are rich in Vitamin C. However, even though there may be proper supplementation in the diet, a guinea pig which is ill can still develop signs of scurvy, as they may stop eating or have problems with the absorption of the nutrients in the diet, especially with gastrointestinal issues.
So to prevent the disease, be certain guinea pigs are on guinea pig diets rich in Vitamin C, properly supplemented with fruits and vegetables, and if necessary, Vitamin C tablets. Keep a close eye to be certain that the guinea pigs are eating adequately and watch for any signs of bleeding disorders, joint or skin problems. If any of these signs/abnormalities are noted, seek veterinary assistance. The condition can be corrected if caught early and treated properly.
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Did any famous people die from scurvy?
What are the name of the Famous People who Have had Scurvy
Why do pirates call people scurvy dogs?
The people might have scurvy and they are dirty like a dog
What type of people are prone to scurvy?
mostly elderly people or achoholics get scurvy. Also people who live in not very developed countries such as Africa, can get scurvy because of all the famines there.
What gives people scurvy?
The cause of scurvy is the lack of vitamin C. Which u can get from oranges.
What are facts about scurvy?
people were made you eat anything with vitamin C in it to prevent it on ships the main thing to prevent scurvy on ships was sauerkraut - pickled cabbages people suffering from scurvy can have their teeth fall out and limbs sometimes had to be chopped off Most people back in the day died from scurvy.
How do you treat scurvy in Tudor times?
Scurvy was often treated with the ingestion of fresh limes which were given to those people on transatlantic crossings. This is why people from USA brand people from the UK as "Limey's"
Did anyone on the Endeavour get killed because of scurvy?
No one on the Endeavour died of scurvy due to Cook giving people with scurvy, concentrated orange and lemon juice
Why does people get scurvy when they lack vitamin c?
Scurvy does not occur in most animals because theycan synthesize their ... Scurvy or subclinical scurvy is caused by the lack of vitamin C. In modern Western societies, scurvy is rarely present in adults, although infants and elderly people are ...meat from animals which make their own vitamin C(which most animals do)
How many people did scurvy kill in the goldfields?
Two million people
What diseases did pirates suffer from?
Scurvy. And other diseases that regular people suffer from.
Which disease did sailors get if they didn't have enough fresh fruit and vegetables?
scurvy
What was one effect the colony had on the eora people?
scurvy didieases
