What is canine hyperparathyroidism?
Hyperparathyroidism is an uncommon disease of abnormal calcium and phosphorus regulation in dogs. It occurs when one or all of the body’s four parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone. Ultimately, this leads to very high blood calcium levels.
Why does my dog have an elevated amylase level?
Dogs do not typically excrete amylase via the kidney. The increased amylase seen in dogs with conditions associated with decreased GFR (pre-renal, renal, post-renal azotemia) may be due to macroamylase formation. Intestinal disease/obstruction: Moderate elevations in amylase are possible.
What can cause elevated calcium levels in dogs?
… Elevated calcium levels in dogs may be caused by a number of medical conditions. The dog receives the diagnosis of hypercalcemia if the calcium levels in the blood stream are over 12 mg/dl. Puppies and pregnant dogs may have higher calcium levels. Detecting the possible cause of hypercalcemia is important to get suitable treatment.
Why does amylase increase in cats with renal azotemia?
Amylase is variably increased in cats with disorders associated with renal azotemia. However, this mechanism may not apply to dogs. Dogs do not typically excrete amylase via the kidney. The increased amylase seen in dogs with conditions associated with decreased GFR (pre-renal, renal, post-renal azotemia) may be due to macroamylase formation.
Where is amylase found in renal disease dogs?
In dogs with renal disease, this polymerized (macroamylase) amylase is found in higher concentration (from 5-62% of total amylase activity) and contributes to the hyperamylasemia seen in these disorders.
Dogs do not typically excrete amylase via the kidney. The increased amylase seen in dogs with conditions associated with decreased GFR (pre-renal, renal, post-renal azotemia) may be due to macroamylase formation. Intestinal disease/obstruction: Moderate elevations in amylase are possible.
What causes elevated blood calcium levels in dogs?
There are multiple potential causes of hypercalcemia in dogs, and thorough diagnostic investigation is needed. Cancers are the #1 cause of hypercalcemia in dogs. While any cancer may theoretically cause elevated blood calcium levels, certain ones are over-represented, particularly lymphoma and anal gland cancer. Other major possible causes include:
In dogs with renal disease, this polymerized (macroamylase) amylase is found in higher concentration (from 5-62% of total amylase activity) and contributes to the hyperamylasemia seen in these disorders.
Amylase is variably increased in cats with disorders associated with renal azotemia. However, this mechanism may not apply to dogs. Dogs do not typically excrete amylase via the kidney. The increased amylase seen in dogs with conditions associated with decreased GFR (pre-renal, renal, post-renal azotemia) may be due to macroamylase formation.
