Akita Inu (definite introduction)
If you want to be strong, you must have nutritional elements for your body. Balance, even if some elements are only trace elements, if these elements are lacking, they will have a very great effect on the body. We know that calcium deficiency in dogs has a great impact on their growth and development and bone problems. So what are the effects of zinc deficiency in dogs?
The most typical symptom of zinc deficiency in dogs is anorexia and a significant decrease in appetite. Zinc plays a role in regulating taste. After zinc deficiency, the sharpness of taste is reduced. , the metabolic rate of the oral mucosa has shrunk, greatly reducing its appetite.
Dogs with severe zinc deficiency will have diarrhea for several weeks due to disordered digestion. Even if you give it antidiarrheal medicine, it will be of no avail. The growth and development of puppies becomes slow, they often suffer from colds and fevers, abnormal bones, and loss of immune function.
Because zinc is closely linked to the skin and body surface, the most common symptoms of zinc deficiency are skin problems such as thickening and hardening of the skin, especially around the nose and paw pads. It is easy to cause this problem, and there is also a thin coat, which can easily cause conjunctivitis, keratitis or dermatitis in various parts of the body. Symptoms similar to zinc deficiency in children are anorexia, weakness and growth retardation. Long-term zinc deficiency can also cause rickets.
It seems that trace elements still play a great role in our body. Once they are exhausted, it will cause a series of problems. Therefore, we must pay attention to dietary nutrition in the daily management process. Balance and avoid nutrient deficiency.
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