Advocate the use of cholecalciferol-vitamin D3- in an appropriate dose as a necessary part of bone health, calcium regulation and immune modulation. Provide an acceptable and reliable substitute to sun exposure.
Refeeding syndrome is defined as the constellation of metabolic and physiologic derangements associated with caloric repletion of the starved patient. 3â11 Classically, refeeding syndrome is characterized by the development of severe hypophosphatemia following the introduction of enteral or parenteral nutrition.
Cushing's Disease (hyperadrenocorticism) is a common condition in older dogs, often mistaken for the aging process itself. Dogs gain weight, lose hair, urinate in the house, and make owners begin to prematurely consider euthanasia. Yet Cushing's disease is treatable and that treatment can result in a longer, more comfortable life for the dog and its owner. Thus, it is important for the regular pet owner to learn the basic facts about Cushing's disease.