Wendy here is the reply I got about the potassium supplements from
one of the vets on the vet list I'm on:
They potentially will as long as there is enough kidney function to do
so. While most cats with CRF waste potassium, those nearing end stage
or with acute
on chronic disease may not be able to get rid of excess potassium very
well. It is probably hard to over do it with oral potassium, but
proper monitoring
should be done in order to assess therapy.
My questions as posted:
Hi Vets,
I have a question, I am giving Fred potassium supplements, he is CRF
and his potassium was low. I'm positive I heard my vet say you can't
give too much orally because they will pee out what they don't need. I
know this is the case with vitamin B but had not heard that about
potassium, is that true, they will pee out what they don't need?
--
Belinda
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