Hypercalcemia in Dogs and Cats: Causes and Diagnosis

Hypercalcemia is a common finding in clinical practice and ranges from an incidental laboratory abnormality to a clinically urgent condition. The first and most important step in interpretation is distinguishing between total hypercalcemia and ionized hypercalcemia. Only ionized calcium reflects the biologically active fraction and determines whether clinically relevant hypercalcemia is truly present. Total Calcium […]
Hypercalcemia in Dogs and Cats: Treatment

The treatment of hypercalcemia depends on the severity of the abnormality, the presence of clinical signs, and the underlying cause. Have you not yet identified the cause of hypercalcemia in your patient? Then read our Vet Info on the pathophysiology and diagnosis of hypercalcemia in dogs and cats here. Not every patient with hypercalcemia requires […]