Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism in a puppy Leopardus geoffroyi (d’Orbigny and Gervais, 1844)

Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (NSH) is a metabolic disorder that mainly affects young animals. This disease causes imbalance between the levels of calcium and phosphorus, culminating in bone changes. Wild animals raised captivity can develop when they are given an inadequate diet. The aim this study to report clinical findings, complementary exams therapeutics utilized Leopardus geoffroyi (Geoffroy’s cat) cub originated from captivity. animal went through imaging biochemical evaluation respectively revealed generalized osteopenia pathological fracture right femur, reduction serum level elevation phosphorus level. After diagnosis, correction diet mineral vitamin supplementation was performed. NSH diagnosis stablished by associating history, signs, findings biochemicals. early identification paramount importance, because way corrections be made food management, order provide successful recovery promote quality life for wild captive