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Also reported in: mmol/L
Total calcium is within the normal range for a horse. Calcium is critical for nerve function, muscle contraction, and bone health.
Hypocalcemia in horses can cause muscle tremors, ataxia, and in noticeable cases, tetany and recumbency. This is seen in lactating mares (transport tetany), horses with chronic kidney failure, or noticeable colitis/sepsis. Horses have higher normal calcium levels than most other species.
This requires veterinary attention. Treatment with intravenous calcium gluconate may be necessary depending on severity.
Equine calcium: 9.5 mg/dL (Low)Total calcium is within the normal range for a horse. Calcium is critical for nerve function, muscle contraction, and bone health.
No action needed.
Equine calcium: 12.0 mg/dLHypercalcemia in horses is most commonly associated with chronic kidney disease. Other possible causes include hyperparathyroidism (rare in horses), vitamin D toxicosis, or certain bone tumors. Unlike in dogs and cats, malignancy-associated hypercalcemia is very rare in horses.
Your veterinarian will evaluate kidney function and may recommend an ionized calcium level to confirm.
Equine calcium: 14.2 mg/dL (High)Upload your lab report and get your actual values interpreted in plain English — instantly, with no medical training required.