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Veterinary Technician

Category - Animal Care

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Which of the following statements demonstrates the effects of malnutrition as a contributor to secondary hypoparathyroidism in dogs?

Feeding commercial dog food with a poor quality protein can cause hypercalcemia.
Feeding a predominantly meat diet can cause hypocalcemia.
Feeding an adult dog "puppy milk replacer" can cause hypocalcemia.
Feeding an adult dog cat food can induce hypercalcemia.

Explanation

Answer: B - Feeding a predominantly meat diet can cause hypocalcemia, which can contribute to secondary hypoparathyroidism. This is an example of how an unbalanced diet can have an effect on the health of dogs.

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