Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine hypoparathyroidism: case report
- Journal:
- Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- M.J.L. Cardoso et al.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with primary hypoparathyroidism, which is a rare hormonal condition, showed signs of low calcium levels, such as muscle spasms, cramps, and eventually seizures along with a fever. To treat the low calcium, the dog received an emergency infusion of a special glucose solution and calcium through an IV. The diagnosis was confirmed by finding low calcium, high phosphorus levels, and low parathormone (a hormone that helps regulate calcium) in the dog's blood. The treatment was necessary to manage the serious symptoms caused by the condition.
Abstract
Primary hypoparathyroidism is an uncommon endocrinopathy in dogs, resulting from absolute or relative deficiency in the secretion of parathormone (PTH). The dog presented signs of hypocalcemia, including muscular spasms, tetany and cramps, evolving to tonic-clonic seizures and fever. Emergency therapy for hypocalcemia included glucose physiological solution at 0.45% and calcium gluconate administered intravenously. Diagnosis was confirmed by the presence of hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia and a decrease in parathormone (PTH).
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