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Eclampsia in a dog: An Overview - M. M. Pathan, G. M. Siddiquee, A. Latif,
H. Das, Md. J. Z. Khan and M. K. Shukla
Veterinary World, 2011, 4(1) : 45-47
doi:
10.5455/vetworld.2011.45-47
Abstract
Eclampsia is an acute, life-threatening disease caused by low
blood calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) in dogs and more rarely
in cats. The causes of Eclampsia are poor nutrition, low blood
level of albumin, excessive milk production and disease of
parathyroid gland. Imbalance between the rates of in flow and
out flow from the extra cellular fluid calcium because of the
increased loss into the milk appears to be an important factor
in the pathogenesis of puerperal tetany in the bitches.
Normally the condition is diagnosed by careful investigation,
recording proper history, correlating the clinical signs,
response to therapy in most cases and confirming the condition
with laboratory diagnosis. Generally, 5-10 ml of 10% calcium
gluconate will provide sufficient calcium for a bitch weighing
between five and ten Kg. Dietary supplements of calcium and
vitamin D are useful in preventing relapse of the disease
after treatment and prevention of the disease.
Keywords: Hypocalcaemia, Milk production, Dietary
Supplementation, Malnutrition.
