Fats
Function
Fats are an important source of energy, especially for carnivorous species of reptile. In addition, fats carry with them fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin A, D and E.
Toxicity
Excessive fat intake (especially polyunsaturated fatty acid sources such as cod liver oil, and fatty fishes) can be harmful, and may exceed the antioxidant capabilities of naturally occurring vitamin E and cause the disease steatitis.
Fats are an important source of energy, especially for carnivorous species of reptile. In addition, fats carry with them fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin A, D and E.
Toxicity
Excessive fat intake (especially polyunsaturated fatty acid sources such as cod liver oil, and fatty fishes) can be harmful, and may exceed the antioxidant capabilities of naturally occurring vitamin E and cause the disease steatitis.
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