Biological Trace Element Research

, Volume 125, Issue 2, pp 154–159 | Cite as

Element Status in Different Breeds of Dogs

  • Handan Mert
  • Nihat Mert
  • Inci Dogan
  • Mustafa Cellat
  • Semih Yasar
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Abstract

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.

Keywords

Dog breeds Element status Serum elements 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Handan Mert
    • 1
  • Nihat Mert
    • 1
  • Inci Dogan
    • 1
  • Mustafa Cellat
    • 2
  • Semih Yasar
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineYuzuncu Yil UniversityVanTurkey
  2. 2.Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineYuzuncu Yil UniversityVanTurkey

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