reduction in pigmentation and the activity of the hair follicles and potential loss of fur. The amino acid lysine is a vital component in the metabolism of muscle tissue-this ami-
no acid is also dependent on vitamin C. (Continued )
Vitamin C appears to be involved with the absorption of iron from the gut. It is also re- quired for the synthesis of hemoglobin and is necessary for the development collagen in
skin. Vitamin C plays an important role in the healing process of wounds.
Summary Under conditions of acute stress, animal can not synthesise sufficient vitamin C to alle- viate many detrimental effects associated with stress. Due to the vital link of vitamin C and bone metabolism and the development of collagen in teeth, bone, skin cartilage and amino acids and the improvement in the immune system response to disease chal- lenge. Supplementation of vitamin C should become part of standard management pro-
cedure and increased particularly when known stressors are to be imposed.
References * Animal Nutrition (McDonal, Edwards, and Greenhalgh) Vitamins in Animal Nutrition (arbeitgemeinschaft Wirkstoffe Tierernahrunge (AWT) (Wegger et al.) 1984; (Selye) 1936, 1973; (Pataky et al.) 1963; (Pardue) 1983; (Leveque) 1969.
The above article was taken from the The Service Dog magazine published by the British Police and Services Canine Association. Copyright 2006 U.S.P.C.A.
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