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Vitamin A Deficiency
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The classic signs of are swelling of the eyes, often with a plug of dead tissue, causing a foreign body reaction in the eye. Lack of vitamin A may predispose them towards respiratory infection, including Runny Nose Syndrome. It also damages the lacrimal glands, which makes the eye problems worse.

Affected animals stop eating, as they cannot see the food, nor smell it as well as they should.

Remedial Measures
Increase dietary intake of Vitamin A
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