Increased dietary vitamin D was associated with increased circulating vitamin D with no observable adverse effects in adult dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is no consensus for the optimum concentration of vitamin D, although a minimum concentration of 100 ng/mL (250 nM) of circulating vitamin D, measured as 25(OH) D, has been suggested in order to support optimal health in dogs. Few studies have examined the relationship between dietary vitamin D₃ (cholecalciferol) intake and the resulting concentrations of circulating 25(OH) D in adult dogs. Recommendations for dog foods for adult maintenance report a safe upper limit of 3,200 IU vitamin D/kg on a dry matter basis. However, these recommendations were not based on studies of adult maintenance requirements. Understanding the relationship between dietary vitamin D and circulating vitamin D is necessary to utilize dietary vitamin D to influence health in dog

SUBMITTER: Jewell DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10445235 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature