Persistent Increase in Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentration in a Dog Following Cholecalciferol Intoxication

Persistent Increase in Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentration in a Dog Following Cholecalciferol Intoxication

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Cholecalciferol is becoming an increasingly utilized rodenticide 5 Piece Queen Sleigh Bedroom in the United States due to changes implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce unintended exposure of wildlife to second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides.The lipophilic properties of cholecalciferol and prolonged tissue elimination are well-documented; however, long-term clinical ramifications are unknown.This report describes unique clinicopathologic and Health treatment features during the acute phase of cholecalciferol rodenticide toxicosis in a 4-year-old neutered Shih-Tzu mix that presented for intermittent vomiting, anorexia, polyuria, and polydipsia.In addition, this report also highlights the potential benefit of serial measurements of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations and long-term treatment in the chronic phase of cholecalciferol rodenticide toxicosis in dogs.