James H. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My 13-year-old labradoodle had a calcium level of 13.2 on a recent standard blood panel. Our vet wants to run a calcium-specific test at a cost of $292. What could this tell us, and what could we do for our dog? She has bad hips and CCLs, is happy, and is managing fine with pain control. Should we find out if she has cancer, which we wouldn’t treat, or if she has a parathyroid issue? We love our dog but don’t want her to suffer with treatments.

November 14th, 2023

Micheal C. answered

Given your dog's age and the elevated calcium level, cancer is likely the most probable cause. As a ...

November 14th, 2023

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