Dogs may present with hypercalcaemia, this is due to the release of Parathyroid hormone- related protein (PTHrp) released by the tumor, which produces these effects by acting like parathyroid hormone. Affected cats are not usually hypercalcaemic | Dogs may present with hypercalcaemia, this is due to the release of Parathyroid hormone- related protein (PTHrp) released by the tumor, which produces these effects by acting like parathyroid hormone. Affected cats are not usually hypercalcaemic |