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Also reported in: mmol/L
Calcium is essential for bone health, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.
Low calcium can be life-threatening. Causes include pancreatitis, kidney failure, eclampsia (lactating females), or hypoparathyroidism.
Seek veterinary care immediately if your dog shows muscle twitching, stiffness, or seizures.
Canine Calcium: 7.5 mg/dL (Low)Calcium is essential for bone health, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.
No action needed.
Canine Calcium: 10.0 mg/dLHigh calcium is often caused by lymphoma, other cancers, kidney failure, or hyperparathyroidism.
Your vet will run additional tests (PTH, PTHrp) and imaging to determine the underlying cause.
Canine Calcium: 12.5 mg/dL (High)Critical hypercalcemia is a medical emergency that can cause heart arrhythmias and kidney failure.
Immediate hospitalization with IV fluids and calcium-lowering medications is required.
Canine Calcium: 15.0 mg/dL (Critical)Upload your lab report and get your actual values interpreted in plain English — instantly, with no medical training required.