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Rodents can be prone to a variety of diseases, some of which are more common than others. We want to talk about some of the most common diseases, the symptoms they present, and how they can be prevented. Most Common Diseases in Rodents Respiratory Infections Respiratory infections are common in rodents, usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing, coughing, sneezing, and runny nose and eyes. To prevent these infections, it is important to maintain a clean, well-ventilated environment for your rodent. Dental Problems in Rodents Rodent teeth grow constantly and can develop malocclusion when the teeth do not wear down properly. Symptoms may include difficulty eating, drooling, weight loss, and pain. To prevent dental problems, it is recommended that you give your rodent an adequate and varied diet that includes hard foods to wear down its teeth. Skin Infections Skin infections are common in these animals and can be caused by bacteria, fungi, or...

What is melanin? When we talk about protecting and caring for our skin, we cannot forget the natural protection that melanin gives us. We are talking about the pigment that gives color to our dermis, hair, and eyes. But, melanin not only offers us this coloration. Also, it protects us, mainly, from the sun's rays.  Melanin is a kind of protective layer. Therefore, the excess or lack of melanin has serious consequences at the dermatological level. Especially if it is an extreme deficiency as in the case of albinism. The darker the skin tone, the less risk of solar radiation. Therefore, people with fair skin need a higher sunscreen. you may wonder, how is this pigment produced? In the outer layer of the skin, we find melanocytes. These carry the amount of melatonin that determines our skin color. The greater the number of melancholy cells in the skin, the greater the melatonin. Therefore the tone of the dermis will be more intense. It must be taken into account that this process may ...