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Vitamin D profile results from Case 1 upon intake, Case 2 upon euthanasia, and American black bears (Ursus americanus) 11–18 months old (median age 11 months, n = 14) upon release without clinical signs of metabolic bone disease or malnutrition.
| Parameter (Unit) | Case 1 Intake | Case 2 Euthanasia | Systemically Healthy Bears Median (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Hydroxyvitamin D (nmol/L) | 9 | 25 | 25 (13–46) |
| Ionized calcium (mmol/L) | 1.28 | 1.32 | 1.2 (1.1–1.3) |
| Parathyroid hormone (pmol/L) | 8.6 | 1.7 | 11.8 (3–24.7) |
