A guinea pig is presented for seizure-like activity. On closer observation the guinea pig is not having a seizure, but is actually severely pruritic.
It also has hyperkeratosis and generalized alopecia.
Which one of the following choices is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Klossiella cobayae
B. Copper deficiency
C. Follicular ovarian cysts
D. Scurvy
E. Trixacarus caviae

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