Hypervitaminosis |
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Hypervitaminosis is caused by an abnormal
level of vitamins being consumed by your lizard. Many
people think that vitamins can do only good things,
as they aid in the growth of a lizard. This thinking
is wrong. While vitamins are healthy, and a must for
a growing lizard, too many vitamins
can result in the death of your lizard. Always check
with your vet, and read every label that comes with
your vitamins.
Vitamin D
Too much Vitamin D and calcium in the lizards
system can cause calcification of arteries. It can also
cause the lizards bones to grow abnormally, as the calcium
builds up. This coupled with a lack of UVB lighting
(helps lizards absorb vitamins) can have serious effects
on your pets.
Vitamin A
Giving your lizard too much Vitamin A can result in
abnormal internal bleeding. |
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