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8 Δεκ 2023 · Overall, the most common causes of hypercalcemia in dogs and cats are nonpathologic and transient conditions. Medical therapy for persistent hypercalcemia is dictated by the systemic wellness of the patient, rate of rise of serum calcium concentration, and severity of hypercalcemia.
Total calcium concentrations exceeding 15–18 mg/dL may be associated with systemic clinical signs that can be life-threatening. Goals of acute treatment of hypercalcemia include relieving symptoms, allowing diagnostic evaluation, and preventing death. It is very important to treat the underlying condition.
One of the most effective ways to lower calcium levels in dogs naturally is through diet changes. There are several foods you can include in your dog’s diet to do this: Low-Calcium Foods: Foods like chicken, turkey, and fish are low in calcium and can help lower your dog’s calcium levels.
The treatment for hypercalcemia depends on what information the physical, blood work, and diagnostic test revealed. If your veterinarian determines that your pet is dehydrated, it will be necessary to rehydrate him by administering fluids by intravenous or subcutaneously (under the skin).
Parenteral fluids, furosemide, sodium bicarbonate, glucocorticosteroids, or combinations of these treatments will effectively reduce serum calcium concentrations in most animals with hypercalcemia. The first goal of fluid therapy is to correct dehydration, because hemoconcentration contributes to increased serum ionized calcium concentration.
16 Οκτ 2023 · To help explain what high calcium could mean for your dog, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses how the body regulates calcium, and describes nine causes of hypercalcemia. Then she explains the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for hypercalcemia in dogs.
• Recommended sodium bicarbonate dosage: 1 mEq/kg IV slow bolus-Injectable aminobisphosphonates, such as pamidronate, have been shown to be safe and effective for treating dogs and cats with hypercalcemia.
