Cause | Reason | Treatment |
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Hypoparathyroidism | Deficiency of parathyroid hormone leads to low blood calcium levels | See page content |
Chronic kidney failure | Damaged kidney does not effectively regulate calcium levels | Most cases are mild; if needed, lower blood phosphate concentration through diet and medication |
Eclampsia (puerperal tetany) | Occurs in lactating females; may be due to imbalance between intake and outflow of calcium | Intravenous calcium; weaning of litter if possible |
Chelating agents (for example, ethylene glycol in antifreeze) | Chelating agent binds to calcium | Depends on the chelating agent involved |