RINGBONE - Question for on-line vets

RINGBONE - Question for on-line vets

Post by JRDVMDIV » Sat, 14 Feb 1998 04:00:00


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>I can't help feeling that there is something systemic going on, my
>vet is going to take some *** is there anything in particular
>you'd be testing for?

Check calcium, phosphorus, do fractional excretions of phosphorus in urine to
check for secondary hyperparathyroidism, check selenium...

Quote:
>We're considering x-rays of the chest as Jenny (my vet) says some lung
>cancers can cause bone deposits even if the cannon bones are clean.

good idea

Quote:
>Does anyone know of a specialist/researcher who might be interested that
>my vet can contact?

Contact the nearest veterinary college.

Good Luck
IMHO, All Standard Disclaimers Apply
Julie A. Robinson DVM, MVSc, MS, Dipl. ABVP (Equine)