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[1] Incisor teeth (adult degus) do not have orange enamel but appear white or very pale yellow in colour. May be other symptoms. [2] Other [3] Nutritive deficiency- inadequate intake of essential vitamins such as vitamins A, C and D60 (particularly carotenoids and antioxidants) or minerals such as calcium60 and iron187 . Lack of fresh vegetable matter can affect the colour of the enamel60 . Other- Severe advanced illness can be linked with pale degu teeth, this is thought to be caused by a link between dietary carotenoids and immune system health. [4] Check your degu is eating all the food you give them and not just picking out the bits they like. Check the ingredients of the food for the vitamin and mineral content. If you're worried, ask your vet about giving your degu vitamin supplements. Always feed a variety of fresh vegetables weekly. To correct pale teeth it may be beneficial to give foods high in carotenoids such as red pepper, parsley, rosehips, carrot and beetroot, as well as veg high in iron such as broccoli, bok choi, peas and beetroot leaves. Check your degu regularly of signs of tooth whitening and any other signs of illness. [5] (Nutritive deficiency) REASONABLE (Other) POOR to FATAL [0] 
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