Background: Calcium disorders are common in small animals, but few studies have investigated the etiology of ionized hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia in large populations. This study aimed to determine the incidence of ionized calcium disorders in dogs and cats treated at a tertiary referral clinic...

Background: Diuresis following relief of urethral obstruction is a potentially life-threatening complication of feline urethral obstruction. Evidence regarding the incidence of post-obstructive diuresis (POD) in cats is scarce. Establishing historical, physical examination, and initial...

A 6-mo-old, intact male, domestic shorthair cat was referred with a history of poor growth, reluctance to move, and deformation of the nasal profile. The kitten had been fed a diet composed almost exclusively of a complementary pet food and tuna, which was similar to an all-meat diet. We detected...

Primary hypoparathyroidism is an exceptional disease responsible for the absence or insufficiency of parathyroid hormone production, resulting in severe hypocalcemia associated with persistent hyperphosphatemia. The present case describes the management of a 2.5 years old neutered female British...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of cases of feline dystocia presenting to a university emergency service. Methods: The medical records of queens presenting for dystocia between January 2009 and September 2020 were reviewed. Data collected included queen...

A 10 yr old female spayed domestic shorthair was referred for an 11mo history of persistent total hypercalcemia and elevated ionized calcium with intermittent episodes of lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections and intermittently elevated kidney values. ...

Objective: To report perioperative characteristics, complications, histopathologic diagnosis and outcome in cats undergoing surgical treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). Study design: Multi-institutional, retrospective case series. Animals: Thirty-two client-owned cats. Methods:...

Case summary: A 3.5-year-old domestic shorthair cat presented with a 6 month history of weight loss and polyphagia. Clinical examination revealed a markedly reduced body condition score (2/9) and a quiet demeanour. Laboratory abnormalities comprised a mild non-regenerative anaemia, stress...

Enemas are used frequently in veterinary practice. Many of the ingredients can be absorbed rectally and thus phosphate-containing enemas can lead to life-threatening hypocalcaemia due to the formation of precipitates, especially when administered to cats or small dogs. Clinical signs of a phosphate ...

Background: Organophosphates and carbamates are important sources of intoxication for humans and animals. However, large-scale studies of these intoxications in cats are unavailable. Methods: The medical records of 39 cats presented to a veterinary teaching hospital with acute organophosphate or...