Genre
- Journal Article
Contributors
Author: McMillan, Chantal J.
Author: Griffon, Dominique J.
Author: Mauldin, Glenna E.
Author: Marks, Steven L.
Date Issued
2006
Date Published Online
2006-01-01
Abstract
A commercially available, renal failure diet was used to manage suspected renal failure in a 10-week-old Shetland sheepdog puppy. Rickets subsequently developed, possibly from low phosphorous intake and an increased calcium to phosphorus ratio. Decreased dietary calcium in addition to decreased phosphorus may have played a role in decreasing bone mineral density. Lethargy, decreased long bone growth, angular limb deformity, and osteopenia occurred, but these signs resolved within 3 months with nutritional management.
Language
- English
Page range
57-64
Host Title
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
Volume
42
Issue
1
ISSN
1547-3317
0587-2871