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Awilson837

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Rodents that are stressed or ill often have red tears. What is the cause?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Why should cedar not be used as bedding?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Red tears are caused by porphyrin, a substance secreted by the Harderian gland when the animal is stressed or ill.

Answer to Question 2

When wet, cedar releases toxic fumes which can cause respiratory problems, sometimes resulting in death of the animal.


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