Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppy with severe vitamin D overdose causing skin and stomach
By Nakamura, Yuka et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2004·Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Severe calcification of mucocutaneous and gastrointestinal tissues induced by high dose administration of vitamin D in a puppy.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 3-month-old male Bull Terrier was brought to the vet because he was vomiting and seemed very tired. Tests showed he had high levels of calcium in his blood and severe inflammation, along with calcification in his gums and skin. The vet discovered that the puppy had received high doses of vitamin D from another vet, which likely caused these issues. After two months of treatment, the vomiting and lethargy improved, but some damage to the stomach lining and bones remained. This case highlights the importance of being cautious with vitamin D doses in puppies.
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Abstract
A three-month-old male Bull Terrier was referred to the Animal Medical Centre, Nihon University with chief complaints of subacute emesis and lethargy. Severe leukocytosis, high CRP, hypercalcemia and hypochloremia were detected. Moreover, severe calcification of gingival mucosa and abdominal skin, and abnormalities of the skeletal system were discerned. Abdominal X-ray and endoscopic examination revealed ulcer and hemorrhage on the mucosal membrane of the stomach. This might have been due to injections of high dose vitamin D at 3 and 2 weeks ago by another practioner, according to the detailed history of medication. After two months, a gastrointestinal and skin disorder disappeared, although calcification of the stomach membranes remained and abnormality of the skeletal system had worsened. Therefore, vitamin D should be carefully administrated to a puppy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15472480/