Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Potassium Gluconate is used in cat for Hypokalemia (CKD). Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Potassium Gluconate in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Tumil-K, Kaon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2–6 mEq per cat | q12-24h | Long-term | Hypokalemia (CKD) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Provides supplemental potassium for replacement in hypokalemic states. Gluconate salt is better tolerated than chloride orally.
Monitor serum potassium. GI irritation. Do not use in anuric or oliguric renal failure. Do not crush enteric-coated tablets. Cats: commonly needed with CKD and loop diuretics.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Potassium Gluconate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — 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.