Vitamin D Poisoning

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin (meaning it is stored in the body's fatty tissues and liver) essential for controlling the calcium and phosphorus balance in your dog's body.

It also improves calcium retention, which aids bone development as well as nerve and muscle control.

Vitamin D, on the other hand, can trigger major health problems when used in large quantities.

The most prevalent cause of vitamin D poisoning in dogs is rodenticides, while excessive vitamin D consumption or medications containing high quantities of vitamin D can also cause toxicity.

Dogs of all ages are vulnerable, but young dogs and puppies are highly susceptible.

Symptoms typically between 12 to 36 hours of ingesting rodenticides.

However, depending on the source of vitamin D poisoning, the time for symptoms to appear may vary.

The symptoms may include vomiting, weakness, depression, heightened thirst, constipation and seizures.

Vitamin D poisoning is a medical emergency that necessitates prompt medical attention and hospitalization.

Your veterinarian would induce vomiting if the substance containing hazardous quantities of vitamin D was recently consumed.

Various medicines are also available that bind the harmful chemicals and prevent further vitamin D absorption.

Intravenous fluid treatment may be used to maintain proper hydration and correct electrolyte imbalances.

Furthermore, intravenous fluids are essential in boosting calcium excretion through urine.

A blood transfusion may be required in the case of severe anaemia.

If seizures become an issue, your vet will prescribe seizure medication.