Alendronate treatment in cats with persistent ionized hypercalcemia: A retrospective cohort study of 20 cases.

Background: Limited information is available concerning treatment of ionized hypercalcemia in cats.

Hypothesis/objectives: Describe clinical findings in a cohort of cats with persistent ionized hypercalcemia and evaluate long-term tolerance and efficacy of alendronate in these patients.

Animals: Twenty cats with persistent ionized hypercalcemia of undetermined origin, presented for routine or referral consultation at the teaching hospital of Maisons-Alfort (France).