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October 12th, 2022 · 56 mins 5 secs

About this Episode

Lauren and JJ investigate a cluster of odd symptoms in a dog, including lameness, lethargy, vomiting, and seizures.

This episode includes a review of hypocalcemia and hypoparathyroidism.

References:

  1. Rothrock K, Shell L: Hypocalcemia (Canine). VINcyclopedia, 2017. www.vin.com
  2. Rothrock K, Wasik B, Shell L: Hypoparathyroidism (Canine). VINcyclopedia, 2021. www.vin.com
  3. Harper JA, Burchell RK: Comparison, accuracy, and precision of cage-side and reference laboratory analyzers: Ionized calcium. European Veterinary Internal Medicine Companion Animal Congress Proceedings, 2020.
  4. Nowers T: Parathyroid disorders in dogs and cats. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Conference Proceedings, 2017.
  5. Ettinger SJ, Feldman EC: Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 6th Edition, 2004.
  6. Galvao DB, et al.: Treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Kirk's Current Veteirnary Therapy XV, 2014.