Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Metastatic mineralisation caused by vitamin D intoxication in hand-raised short-beaked echidnas (Tachyglossus aculeatus).
- Journal:
- Australian veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Scheelings, T F et al.
- Affiliation:
- Australian Wildlife Health Centre · Australia
Abstract
CASE REPORT: Two cases of metastatic mineralisation caused by dietary excess of vitamin D are reported in hand-raised short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) puggles at the Australian Wildlife Health Centre. Oversupplementation was attributed to excessive levels of vitamin D in Wombaroo Echidna Milk Replacer fed to the puggles. No information exists regarding the naturally occurring vitamin D levels in echidna milk, but, given the low serum levels that have been observed in free-ranging animals, it is likely to be low. CONCLUSION: The vitamin D concentration in Wombaroo Echidna Milk Replacer has been reduced.
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