Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Potassium Gluconate is dosed at 2–6 mEq per cat PO q12-24h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1046-1047 (corpus PDF p.1073-1074), Potassium (-Acetate, -Chloride, -Gluconate) monograph, Dosages [LOCATOR CORRECTED 2026-08-12 — the clause previously here named the Citrate, Potassium monograph, a urinary alkalinizer]; 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 Gluconate is used in cats for Hypokalemia (CKD). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Potassium Gluconate in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US 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, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1046-1047 (corpus PDF p.1073-1074), Potassium (-Acetate, -Chloride, -Gluconate) monograph, Dosages [LOCATOR CORRECTED 2026-08-12 — the clause previously here named the Citrate, Potassium monograph, a urinary alkalinizer]; 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.685 | • 0.5 mEq/kg q12-24h PO. • 2-8 mEq/day divided twice daily PO. |
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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 cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Potassium Gluconate dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 2–6 mEq per cat q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Potassium Gluconate in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Potassium Gluconate in cats include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Potassium Gluconate is indicated in cats for: Hypokalemia (CKD).
These are general warnings for Potassium Gluconate across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 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.
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 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.