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.
Hypoadrenocorticism in dogs. Hypoadrenocorticism in dogs, or, as it is known in people, Addison's disease, is an endocrine system disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands fail to produce enough hormones for normal function. The adrenal glands secrete glucocorticoids such as cortisol and mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone; when proper amounts of these are not produced, the metabolic and electrolyte balance is upset. Mineralocorticoids control the amount of potassium, salt and water in the body. Hypoadrenocorticism is often tentatively diagnosed on the basis of history, physical findings, clinical pathology, and, for primary adrenal insufficiency, characteristic electrolyte abnormalities. 1  Clinical pathology - Abnormalities may be identified on hematology, biochemistry and urinalysis.