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Query: UMLS:C0042963 (
vomiting
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Hypervitaminosis D
was diagnosed in a giant anteater (
Myromecophaga tridactyla
) and a large hairy armadillo (
Chaetophractus villosus
) being fed a commercial insectivore diet. Clinical findings included weight loss, reduced appetite,
vomiting
, and suspected abdominal discomfort. Hypercalcemia (3.68 and 2.04 mmol/L total and ionized calcium, respectively) was detected in the anteater, and plasma 25(OH)D levels were measured and found to be 808.7 and 379.4 nmol/L for the anteater and armadillo, respectively. Dietary change resulted in a reduction of 25(OH)D levels in both animals and resolution of hypercalcemia in the giant anteater. Dietary analysis of the commercial insectivore food revealed levels of vitamin D
3
higher than the data-sheet values. This case report demonstrates that hypervitaminosis D in Xenarthra can be associated with significant clinical signs.
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PMID:HYPERVITAMINOSIS D IN A GIANT ANTEATER (
MYRMECOPHAGA TRIDACTYLA
) AND A LARGE HAIRY ARMADILLO (
CHAETOPHRACTUS VILLOSUS
) RECEIVING A COMMERCIAL INSECTIVORE DIET. 3221 72
