Element status in different breeds of dogs.
The serum levels of copper, zinc, iron, manganese, nickel, cadmium, cobalt, sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium were determined in seven different breeds of dogs: Pointer, Poodle, Setter, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, and Mallinois. Only slight variations were found among the different breeds, and the results presented in this study can be used for laboratory studies in veterinary science.
Mert
Handan
H
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Yuzuncu Yil University, 65080, Van, Turkey. hg8803@hotmail.com
Mert
Nihat
N
Dogan
Inci
I
Cellat
Mustafa
M
Yasar
Semih
S
D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs / Q000097:blood* / Q000145:classification*; D008670:Metals / Q000097:blood*
D008670:Metals