Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Long-lasting high vitamin D levels in dog after rodent poison exposure
By Gerhard, Charlotte & Jaffey, Jared A·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2019·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Persistent Increase in Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentration in a Dog Following Cholecalciferol Intoxication.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old neutered Shih-Tzu mix was brought to the vet for intermittent vomiting, not eating, increased thirst, and frequent urination after being exposed to cholecalciferol, a type of rat poison. The vet monitored the dog's vitamin D levels over time and provided long-term treatment to manage the effects of the poisoning. This case highlights the importance of tracking vitamin D levels in dogs that have ingested cholecalciferol to ensure proper recovery. With appropriate care, the dog can recover from the toxicity.
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Abstract
Cholecalciferol is becoming an increasingly utilized rodenticide in the United States due to changes implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce unintended exposure of wildlife to second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides. The lipophilic properties of cholecalciferol and prolonged tissue elimination are well-documented; however, long-term clinical ramifications are unknown. This report describes unique clinicopathologic and treatment features during the acute phase of cholecalciferol rodenticide toxicosis in a 4-year-old neutered Shih-Tzu mix that presented for intermittent vomiting, anorexia, polyuria, and polydipsia. In addition, this report also highlights the potential benefit of serial measurements of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations and long-term treatment in the chronic phase of cholecalciferol rodenticide toxicosis in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31998760/