| Literature DB >> 28012786 |
Joao Felipe de Brito Galvão1, Patricia A Schenck2, Dennis J Chew3.
Abstract
Primary hypoparathyroidism should be considered in dogs with vague signs, including tremors, facial rubbing, and seizures. Ionized hypocalcemia should be considered in dogs with protein-losing enteropathy, especially lymphangiectasia caused by hypovitaminosis D. Ionized hypocalcemia typically occurs only in advanced chronic kidney disease.Entities:
Keywords: Calcium; Hypocalcemia; Hypomagnesemia; Hypoparathyroidism; Hypovitaminosis D; Renal failure; Secondary hyperparathyroidism (renal and nutritional); Vitamin D–resistant rickets
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Year: 2016 PMID: 28012786 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2016.10.017
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract ISSN: 0195-5616 Impact factor: 2.093