Symptoms of Hypercalcemia in Cats
- The most common symptoms of hypercalcemia in cats include loss of appetite and lethargy, experienced by about 88 percent of cats with this disorder, according to the WSAVA.
- Mild to moderate cases of feline hypercalcemia with no apparent cause may have no symptoms and might only be noticed during a routine blood test.
- Additional signs of feline hypercalcemia may include increased urination, increased water consumption, constipation or diarrhea, weakness and vomiting.
- If very high blood calcium levels are not treated, serious damage to the kidneys and soft tissues can occur. A total of 38 percent of cats with hypercalcemia eventually experience renal failure, as noted by the WSAVA.
- Diagnostic tests, including a complete blood count and urinalysis, are needed to exclude other diseases that cause similar symptoms to hypercalcemia.
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