Hypervitaminose A
Also known as: Vitamin A-forgiftning
Kronisk overskud af vitamin A, oftest hos katte, der fodres med store mængder lever eller fisk, giver smertefuld ny knogledannelse omkring led og rygsøjle. Ramte katte udvikler stivhed, nakkestivhed og sammenvoksning af hals- og forbenshvirvler. Tilstanden udvikler sig langsomt og afspejler en langvarig ubalance i kosten frem for akut forgiftning.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Nutritional
- Typical onset:
- Chronic
- Body systems:
- Skeletal, Musculoskeletal, Metabolic
- Affected species:
- CAT
- Reference codes:
- ICD11 5B90.0
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Outlines chronic vitamin A excess in cats causing skeletal exostoses and the importance of dietary correction.
- ICD-11
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