HYPOVITAMINOSIS C HYPOVITAMINOSIS C This condition is more commonly known as scurvy and it stems from a lack of vitamin C. Experts of NOIDA PET CLINIC SECTOR 72 NOIDA suggest that as vitamin C is something that your guinea pigs cano t produce naturally and the result can be lameness, loss of teeth, rough coat, loss of hair, pain on handling and anorexia. So you must be absolutely sure your pets diet compensates - check that the nugget food you re feeding them has added vitamin C. There are extremely high levels of protected vitamin C in Burgess Excel Tasty Nuggets for Guinea Pigs. Incidentally, this is why you should never feed your guinea pigs on rabbit food there s nowhere near enough vitamin C in it for a guinea pig s needs. HYPOVITAMINOSIS C is a general problems Abscesses guinea pigs are very susceptible to abscesses which can be caused by knocks or fights. for more information please visit NOIDA PET CLINIC SECTOR 72 NOIDA.