Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Potassium Chloride is used in cats for Hypokalemia. Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Potassium Chloride in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: KCl, K-Dur
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | Same sliding scale as canine | CRI based on serum K+ | Until serum K+ normalized | Hypokalemia | Strong | Wells RJ. Treatment of Hypokalemia. Paper presented at: International Vet Emerg Crit Care : IVECCS 2015. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1073 (2026-08-01). |
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV Same sliding scale as canine CRI based on serum K+. CRI regimens are delivered as a continuous infusion rather than discrete doses — verify the rate against the cited source before use.
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Essential electrolyte for cellular function, nerve conduction, and muscle contraction. Replaces potassium deficit.
NEVER give IV push — must dilute and infuse slowly. Cardiac arrhythmia and death risk with rapid infusion. Maximum rate 0.5 mEq/kg/hr. Monitor ECG.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Potassium Chloride dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV Same sliding scale as canine CRI based on serum K+. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Potassium Chloride in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Potassium Chloride in cats include: Until serum K+ normalized. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Potassium Chloride is indicated in cats for: Hypokalemia.
These are general warnings for Potassium Chloride across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. NEVER give IV push — must dilute and infuse slowly. Cardiac arrhythmia and death risk with rapid infusion. Maximum rate 0.5 mEq/kg/hr. Monitor ECG.
Why a species-specific page? Potassium Chloride pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.