Resolution of metastatic calcification in the paws of a cat with successful dietary management of renal hyperparathyroidism.
A 10-year-old ovariohysterectomised domestic shorthaired cat was presented with multiple nodular calcifications of the footpads and interdigital spaces. Renal insufficiency was diagnosed by routine biochemistry and urinalysis. Additionally, the cat had a calcium and phosphorus solubility product greater than 70 mg/dl and elevated circulating parathyroid hormone. Dietary management of the renal disease resulted in a reduction in the mineral solubility product and normalisation of the concentration of parathyroid hormone accompanied by concurrent resolution of the pedal lesions.
Jackson
H A
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College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Companion Animal and Special Species Medicine, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA.
Barber
P J
PJ
D000818:Animals; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000378:metabolism; D002415:Cats; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000662:veterinary*; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000378:metabolism / Q000662:veterinary*; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000378:metabolism / Q000662:veterinary*