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Kafkas Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi
2020 , Vol 26 , Issue 6
Treatment of Pathological Fractures in Two Lion Cubs (Panthera leo) with Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidsm
1Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgery, TR- 34320 Avcilar, Istanbul - TURKEY
DOI :
10.9775/kvfd.2020.24295
Secondary nutritional hyperparathyroidism (NSH) is a metabolic disease characterized by the symptoms such as lameness, constipation,
lordosis, and pathological fractures resulting from Ca and P imbalance. A five months old captive-bred two lion cubs were presented with
pain in the whole body, reluctance to move, and growth retardation with no history of trauma. Radiographs revealed generalized osteopenia,
multiple fractures of all limbs, and lordosis of the caudal vertebrae. Some of these fractures were nonunion. Based on radiographic findings
and a history of an exclusive chicken liver diet and goat milk since weaning (after 1 month age), a diagnosis of nutritional secondary
hyperparathyroidism was made. The diet was changed to a portion of commercial kitten food, vitamin D supplements, goat milk. Operative
interventions were performed to repair the fractured bones and for those which were not suitable for operation, bandage was applied. Cubs
were given cage rest for 8 weeks. At the end of these processes, patients were discharged walkable.
Keywords :
Lion cubs, NSH, Pathological fractures, Nutritional seconder hyperparathyroidsm, External fixation