Questions tagged [hypocalcemia]
What are the signs of eclampsia in a postpartum dog?
Category: Whelping
Eclampsia, also known as puerperal tetany or milk fever, is a life-threatening condition that can occur in postpartum dogs, typically within the first few weeks after giving birth. It is caused by a sudden drop in blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia) due to the high demand for calcium during lactatio...
What are the signs of eclampsia in a nursing dog?
Category: Whelping
Eclampsia, also known as puerperal tetany or milk fever, is a life-threatening condition that can occur in nursing dogs, typically within the first few weeks after giving birth. It is caused by a sudden drop in blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia) due to the high demand for calcium during milk produc...
What should you do if your dog is bleeding from the parathyroid body?
Category: First Aid
If your dog is bleeding from the parathyroid body, this is a serious medical emergency that requires immediate veterinary attention. The parathyroid glands are small, hormone-producing structures located near or within the thyroid gland in the neck. They play a critical role in regulating calcium an...