VITAMIN C DEFICIENCY- A monkey can develop scurvy as a result of not having
enough
vitamin C in his diet. Clinical signs are: weak legs, loose teeth, and
bleeding gums. Lack of vitamin
C has proven to be fatal.
VITAMIN D3 DEFICIENCY- If a monkey does not receive enough vitamin D3 it
will develop
rickets, a crippling disease. This sometimes can be reversed by 1/4
teaspoon of cod liver oil.
Sunlight is also necessary in D3.
VITAMIN A- Lack of vitamin A leads to failure to gain weight, loss of night
vision do to retinal
damage and degeneration.
VITAMIN E- Provided by polyunsaturated fatty acids and is needed for the
muscle system.
VITAMIN K- Is needed to prevent bleeding problems and the decreation of an
extended bleeding
time.
VITAMIN B1- Deficient causes decreased appetitie and weight loss, weakness,
convulsions, and
cardiac insufficiency.
VITAMIN B2- Deficiency characterized by weight loss, with motor
incoordination and lack of
appetite.
VITAMIN B6- Deficiency includes, weight loss, "fatty" liver changes, dental
cavities, and
arteriosclerosis.
If your monkey is on the proper diet, monkey chow, fruits, vegetables,
nuts, ect. and the proper
amount of sunlight you should not encounter any of these problems, but if
your monkey shows
symptons you should take them to your vet.