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robinn137

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on: Jul 21, 2018
What is the importance of Vitamin C in a guinea pig diet?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is the average life span of a companion rabbit?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Guinea pigs (cavies) are unable to synthesize vitamin C. They must have foods containing vitamin C as a part of their daily diet. Vitamin C prevents scurvy.

Answer to Question 2

Average life span is 7-10 years.


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