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Originally Posted by dbg10
I am wondering about his calcium level though and adding calcium carbonate to his diet. It seemed in the upper range of normal and I wouldn't want to push it higher with his diet. What do you think SCM?
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There is that potential, so something to keep in mind for sure. From Tanya's CRF page:
http://www.felinecrf.org/phosphorus.htm#calcium_binders
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Calcium-Based Binders
- Calcium Acetate
- Calcium Carbonate
- Ipakitine/Epakitin
- Renal
Sometimes your vet will recommend using a calcium-based antacid such as Tums or PhosLo as a phosphorus binder. These are not an ideal choice because:
- these binders are not as effective as binders containing aluminium hydroxide;
- they may make your cat's calcium levels rise too high (hypercalcaemia).
Hypercalcaemia in cats (2001), a paper by Dr Chew presented to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association World Congress 2001 mentions that using calcium-based binders may cause hypercalcaemia. Thus, if you are using a calcium-based binder, frequent monitoring of blood calcium levels is essential. You should not use a calcium-based binder if your cat is taking calcitriol.
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Originally Posted by dbg10
growler can you please tell me how large the Azodyl capsules are?
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If you scroll down a bit, there's a pic of the 2 sizes of caps available next to a quarter for comparison:
http://www.felinecrf.org/treatments_...ion.htm#azodyl
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Originally Posted by dbg10
I also intend to call the vet tomorrow and ask why she thought he needed a phosphorus binder when his phosphorus is not elevated.
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After reading more on Tanya's page about the similar product Epakitin, perhaps it's more for chitosan's supposed uremic-toxin absorbing capabilities than for the phosphorus binding factor.
http://www.felinecrf.org/treatments_...ipakitine_what