Resolution of metastatic calcification in the paws of a cat with successful dietary management of renal hyperparathyroidism

J Small Anim Pract. 1998 Oct;39(10):495-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1998.tb03687.x.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Calcinosis / veterinary*
  • Cat Diseases / diet therapy*
  • Cat Diseases / metabolism
  • Cats
  • Female
  • Foot Diseases / veterinary*
  • Hyperparathyroidism / diet therapy
  • Hyperparathyroidism / metabolism
  • Hyperparathyroidism / veterinary*
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / diet therapy
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / metabolism
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / veterinary*