Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2397709 | Journal of Feline Medicine & Surgery | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
A 3-year-old Ragdoll cat was referred for investigation of polyuria, polydipsia, vomiting, weight loss and hypercalcaemia. Serum biochemical abnormalities included total and ionised hypercalcaemia and hypophosphataemia. Following clinical investigations a diagnosis of idiopathic hypercalcaemia was made. Because of the severity of the hypercalcaemia and the associated clinical signs, treatment for hypercalcaemia was commenced with pamidronate. Major electrolyte abnormalities were detected but, remarkably, were accompanied by minimal clinical signs. The cat was subsequently treated with oral alendronate and is clinically normal 15 months later. Reports of the use of bisphosphonates in cats are limited and close monitoring of patients is recommended.
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Authors
Joanna L. BSc(Vet), BVSc(hons), MACVSc(Small Animal Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care), Vanessa R.D. BVSc(hons), MVetClinStud, FACVSc(Feline Medicine), GradCertEdStud, Margaret R. MS, Katherine A. BVSc(hons), MVetStud, MACVS(Feline Medicine),