Serum calcium and phosphorus product and prognosis of chronic kidney disease

Hyperphosphatemia has been associated with decreased survival rate and increased morbidity in dogs and cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Plasma phosphorus concentration is a predictor for progression of CKD in cats, with a 41% increase in the risk of disease progression for every increase in serum phosphorus of 1 mg/dl. Clinical signs of secondary renal hyperparathyroidism, such as bone demineralization, soft tissue calcification, renal osteodystrophy, and metastatic calcifications have been reported for both dogs and cats.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Neurology/Urology Source Type: research