Mineral, Trace Element, and Toxic Metal Concentration in Hair From Dogs With Idiopathic Epilepsy Compared to Healthy Controls

    April 2023 in “ Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine ”
    Sarah Rosendahl, Johanna Anturaniemi, Tiina‐Kaisa Kukko‐Lukjanov … Anna Hielm‐Björkman
    Studysummary This study found that dogs with idiopathic epilepsy had altered hair concentrations of several trace elements, which may suggest a role in the disease's pathophysiology and indicate effects from antiseizure medications.
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