Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Large breed puppy with lameness from vitamin D deficiency
By Tal, Moran et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2018·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dietary imbalances in a large breed puppy, leading to compression fractures, vitamin D deficiency, and suspected nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 6-month-old female giant schnauzer was brought to the vet because she had been limping and having trouble walking for a month. Tests showed she had a vitamin D deficiency and a condition called nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism, likely due to an unbalanced homemade diet. After changing her diet to a more balanced one, she started to improve. This case highlights how important it is to feed puppies the right nutrients during their growth phase to prevent serious health issues.
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Abstract
A 6-month-old intact female giant schnauzer dog fed a nutritionally unbalanced homemade diet was evaluated because of a 1-month history of lameness and difficulty walking. Abnormalities identified on ancillary tests, in conjunction with the dog's clinical improvement following diet change, suggested a diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency and nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism. This report underlines the importance of appropriate feeding management, especially during the vulnerable growth phase.
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