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Review
. 2017 Mar;47(2):249-256.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2016.10.017. Epub 2016 Dec 22.

A Quick Reference on Hypocalcemia

Joao Felipe de Brito Galvão  1 , Patricia A Schenck  2 , Dennis J Chew  3
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Review

A Quick Reference on Hypocalcemia

Joao Felipe de Brito Galvão et al. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2017 Mar.

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.

Keywords: Calcium; Hypocalcemia; Hypomagnesemia; Hypoparathyroidism; Hypovitaminosis D; Renal failure; Secondary hyperparathyroidism (renal and nutritional); Vitamin D–resistant rickets.

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