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Metabolic Bone Diseases in Exotic Animals
[Pets:Exotic] Pets suffer from diseases caused by deficiency of proper nutrients in the diet apart from diseases from infection from bacteria and viruses. A deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus causes metabolic bone diseases. Imbalance of calcium is THE major cause of Metabolic bone disease in exotic pets.