Section: Follow-up
Optimal treatment for your dog requires a definitive diagnosis and a combination of home and professional veterinary care. Follow-up is crucial and may include the following:
Administer any veterinary prescribed medications.
Allow your dog unlimited access to fresh clean water.
Follow-up with your veterinarian for examinations and repeated measurements of blood calcium concentration.
Other recommendations will be determined by the underlying cause of the hypercalcemia.
Contact your veterinarian immediately if you experience difficulty treating your dog.
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