Parathyroid hormone, ionized calcium, and 25-hydroxyvitamin d concentrations in the domestic ferret (mustela putorius furo)

The objective of this study was to measure parathyroid hormone (PTH), ionized calcium, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in healthy intact adult ferrets. Serum was collected from 16 clinically healthy adult ferrets (eight male and eight female). Concentrations of PTH and 25-hydroxyvitamin D were measured via commercially available radioimmunoassays validated for humans, dogs, and cats (PTH) plus horses (25-hydroxyvitamin D). Concentrations of ionized calcium (at pH 7.4) were measured using an ion-specific electrode.

Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - August 4, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sarah A. Cannizzo, Markus Rick, Tara M. Harrison, Craig A. Harms Source Type: research