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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 Click here for more information on increasing dietary Vitamin A. |
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