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Veterinary Technician

Category - Animal Care

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Educating clients about pet bird nutrition is essential for preventing nutrition-related disease. In pet caged birds, why is a seed-based diet considered an inferior diet?

High levels of Vitamin A
Calcium: phosphorus imbalances and amino acid deficiencies
Selenium deficiencies
High levels of proteins

Explanation

Answer: B - Calcium: phosphorus imbalances and amino acid deficiencies are why seed diets are considered as being an incomplete diet in pet caged birds. Birds have a tendency to be partial to higher fat seed and discard the rest.

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