Hypervitaminosis D from oversupplementation in birds
Verbatim first-hand facts from Avian toxicoses: a review (peer-reviewed, open access, PMC12375962). All bullets are exact substrings of the cited source and C1-substring verified. Companion (pet) birds are the focus; the source is a peer-reviewed review of avian toxicoses.
Toxicology facts
- Hypervitaminosis D In birds, hypervitaminosis D can occur for various reasons, including excessive supplementation and diet imbalances.
- Hypervitaminosis D can disrupt calcium balance, thus leading to hypercalcaemia.
- Diagnosing hypervitaminosis D in birds can be challenging, as it requires a thorough assessment of the bird's diet, clinical signs, and laboratory tests ( 102 ).