Is low phosphorus dangerous for cats on binders? How often to test?

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Is it dangerous if a cats phosphorus level falls too low? Tony takes a phosphorus binder and I mix the prescribed amount into each of his meals but I only do labwork every 3 mths, if it should get too low am I waiting too long in between bloodwork tests? Thx. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 19 years and 10 months old | 9.5 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Yes, HYPOphosphatemia can be dangerous but I have never seen that happen in case where a cat has renal failure and is being treated with a phosphate binder. HYPERphosphatemia is much worse to have. You are not likely to cause hypophosphatemia so I would not worry about that. Labwork every 2-3 months is fine to do for monitoring. If you are worried you should ask your vet since they are most familiar with his case.

Is low phosphorus dangerous for cats on binders? How often to test?

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