Nov 17, 2020
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:
- Elevated calcium levels within our patient’s bodies. How does this happen? What does calcium do in the body? What regulates blood calcium levels? We discuss it all!
Question of the Week
- Have you seen more primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism cases?
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Resources We Mentioned in the Show
- Linda Merrill, (2012). Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses. Ames: Wiley-Blackwell.
- Colville, T., Bassert, J. (2016). Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc.
- DVM360: Parathyroid disease in Dogs and Cats:
- Kidney.org: Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
- Merck Veterinary Manual: Endocrine system, parathyroid gland.
- Michigan State University Endocrinology Form:
- VIN: Hypercalcemia in canines:
- AHA Journals: Handling Calcium Levels:
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– Yvonne and Jordan