Case Report: A Case Series Linked to Vitamin D Excess in Pet Food: Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) Toxicity Observed in Five Cats

Case Report: A Case Series Linked to Vitamin D Excess in Pet Food: Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) Toxicity Observed in Five Cats

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) toxicity caused by defective pet food formulations is a rare occurrence described in cats. Nevertheless, it poses a health risk, even though the affected pet food is not fed as the sole diet. Excessive vitamin D3 intake might cause hypercalcemia and soft tissue mineraliz...

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Main Authors: Carla G. Vecchiato, Costanza Delsante, Giorgia Galiazzo, Simone Perfetti, Carlo Pinna, Maria C. Sabetti, Laura Zagnoli, Giacomo Biagi, Marco Pietra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
hypercalcemia
cholecalciferol intoxication
feline nutrition
cat food
case report
vitamin D3
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2021.707741/full

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