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Generally speaking, most vitamins are only absorbed to the point that the body needs. Any excess is excreted through urine, feces, and sweat. So the amount given is really irrelevant to specific body size.what about a panther or a veiled with vision issues? im pretty sure if it was vit A issues ive been told that they would get the same treatment. ive also seen to give them only a drop on a feeder like every week. why does a carpet cham which is much smaller require such a big dose? im learning vitamin A, so please correct me if im misinformed. thanks.
Yes, and possibly due to the fact that Chams don't sweat, so this could have something to do with it. Also, of course, we are trying to simulate their natural environment with simulated sources, like UVB lights, artificial supplements, etc. However, compared to only a short time ago, we have learned SO much about chameleons and their husbandry and requirements. So hopefully, we will soon have a better answer for your original question.Angelwolf said..."Generally speaking, most vitamins are only absorbed to the point that the body needs. Any excess is excreted through urine, feces, and sweat. So the amount given is really irrelevant to specific body size."fat soluble vitamins like vitamin A and vitamin D3 when from supplements can build up in the system though...and both can affect calcium levels from what I understand.
UratesWater soluble vitamins are excreted through sweat which is water. We don't sweat out fat. How do we sweat out fat soluble vitamins when they aren't water soluble?
Urates
Ah. Ok. Thanks for clarifying.@Angelwolf , you are a bit confused about Vitamins. Vitamin A, D, E and K are fat soluble and can build up in the body. They are not excreted by the kidneys. Urates come from the kidneys.