Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vitamin D levels in dogs with suspected acute pancreatitis
By Kim, Dong-In et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2017·College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Center, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in dogs with suspected acute pancreatitis.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with suspected acute pancreatitis (AP) had lower levels of vitamin D in their blood compared to healthy dogs. The study found that dogs with AP also had higher levels of a protein that indicates inflammation. Interestingly, the vitamin D levels were different between dogs that survived and those that did not. After treatment and resolution of symptoms, the vitamin D levels returned to normal. This suggests that monitoring vitamin D levels could be important in managing dogs with pancreatitis.
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Abstract
The present study aimed to determine whether circulating serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25-(OH) D] differed between healthy dogs and dogs with acute pancreatitis (AP). Twenty-two healthy dogs and twenty client-owned dogs with AP were enrolled in the study. Serum concentrations of 25-(OH) D, blood ionized calcium (iCa), and serum C-reactive protein (CRP) were measured. Concentrations of serum 25-(OH) D and blood iCa in dogs with AP were significantly lower than those of healthy dogs, and serum concentrations of CRP in dogs with AP were significantly higher than those of healthy dogs. A significant difference in 25-(OH) D serum concentrations was observed between survivor and non-survivor dogs with AP. After resolution of clinical signs, concentrations of serum 25-(OH) D, blood iCa, and serum CRP did not differ compared to those before treatment. This study shows that dogs with AP exhibit decreased 25-(OH) D levels, which might be associated with calcium imbalances and mortality rate in canine AP.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28659537/