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Cause
Reason
Treatment
Hypoparathyroidism
Deficiency of parathyroid hormone leads to low blood calcium levels
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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
