Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Potassium Citrate is dosed at 40–75 mg/kg PO q12h in cats, per Polzin DJ. Evidence-based step-wise approach to managing chronic kidney disease in dogs and cats. J Vet Emerg Crit Care. 2013;23(2):205-215. doi:10.1111/vec.12034 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.302 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.274, Citrate, Potassium monograph spanning p.274-275; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Potassium Citrate is used in cats for Calcium oxalate stone prevention. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Potassium Citrate in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Urocit-K
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 40–75 mg/kg | q12h | Long-term | Calcium oxalate stone prevention | Moderate | Polzin DJ. Evidence-based step-wise approach to managing chronic kidney disease in dogs and cats. J Vet Emerg Crit Care. 2013;23(2):205-215. doi:10.1111/vec.12034 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.302 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.274, Citrate, Potassium monograph spanning p.274-275; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (meq/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.684 | • 2.2 mEq/100 kcal of energy/day PO or 0.5 mEq/kg per day PO. Higher doses |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.349 | 75 mg/kg or 2 mmol/kg p.o. q12h. |
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Alkalinizes urine by providing citrate (metabolized to bicarbonate). Citrate also inhibits calcium oxalate crystal formation by chelating calcium.
First-line for calcium oxalate stone prevention. GI upset common — give with food. Monitor urine pH (target 6.5-7.0). Hyperkalemia risk in renal disease.
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 Citrate dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 40–75 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Potassium Citrate in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Potassium Citrate in cats include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Potassium Citrate is indicated in cats for: Calcium oxalate stone prevention.
These are general warnings for Potassium Citrate across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. First-line for calcium oxalate stone prevention. GI upset common — give with food. Monitor urine pH (target 6.5-7.0). Hyperkalemia risk in renal disease.
Why a species-specific page? Potassium Citrate 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.