Stratification of calcitriol dosage was based on published calcitriol treatment protocols
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Some dogs may also be prescribed calcitriol, also known as Vitamin D3, which helps them absorb calcium from their digestive tract
Conclusions: A survival benefit has been shown for dogs with CKD treated with calcitriol compared to placebo
Transient hypercalcaemia, azotaemia, proteinuria, thrombocytopenia and ventricular
Calcitriol is a hormonally-active, synthetic vitamin D analog prescribed to treat hypocalcemia, osteoporosis, and the prevention of corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis
Calcitriol is dosed in micrograms rather than international units (IU)
5 mcg are supplied as opaque orange color, oblong capsules, imprinted with CALCITRIOL prevents and treats low calcium levels in people with kidney disease
The median dose of calcitriol administered orally to the 10 dogs was 97 μg (range, 60 to 180 μg)
Clinical studies using calcitriol supplementation in both dogs and cats with naturally-occurring CRF are in progress, and results from these studies should help provide a clearer understanding of the pros and cons of its use