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Primary Hypoparathyroidism in a Miniature Schnauzer Dog  

Kang, Min-Hee (BK21 Basic & Diagnostic Veterinary Specialist Program for Animal Diseases and Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University)
Park, Hee-Myung (BK21 Basic & Diagnostic Veterinary Specialist Program for Animal Diseases and Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University)
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics / v.26, no.6, 2009 , pp. 603-605 More about this Journal
Abstract
A 7-year-old intact female, Miniature Schnauzer dog was presented with an acute seizure episode and tremors. Fever and panting were noted when presented. Physical examination revealed apparent forelimb muscle rigidity, fasciculations and stiff gait. Characteristic laboratory findings in this dog were severe hypocalcemia with hyperphosphatemia. The low serum concentration of intact parathyroid hormone and ionized calcium levels were consistent with the diagnosis of primary hypoparathyroidism. In addition, there were increased urinary excretion of calcium and decreased urinary excretion of phosphorus in this case. Urgent treatment was initiated with 10% calcium gluconate. The dog remained healthy with vitamin D analogue and oral calcium supplementation. A transient hyperphosphatemia was controlled well with sevelamer hydrochloride. To the author's knowledge, this is the first case report describing the clinical and laboratory characteristic features of canine primary hypoparathyroidism and its clinical outcome in Korea.
Keywords
hypocalcemia; primary hypoparathyroidism; dog;
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