The Role of Vitamin D in Health and Vitamin D Status and Outcomes in Dogs with Chronic Enteropathy

Original Presentation Date:
04/26/2017

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In this week's Evidence Based Update (EBU) the role of vitamin D in the maintenance of health and its correlation with various illnesses is discussed. Read more about vitamin D: http://vetvine.com/forums/topic/646/vitamin-d-in-health-and-status-in-dogs-with-chronic-enteropathy This EBU includes a discussion of recent information about vitamin D's inflammatory and immune modulating effects including the findings of a recently published study detailing the relationship between vitamin D levels and outcomes for dogs with a chronic enteropathy. We provide our Specialist's Spin on treatment considerations for dogs with low serum vitamin D levels. Running time: 22 mins Basic Member fee: $15.95; Free registration for Premium Membership subscribers (https://www.vetvine.com/article/181/evidence-based-update-subscriptions)

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