RenaKare (Potassium Gluconate) Powder for Dogs & Cats, 4 oz
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RenaKare (Potassium Gluconate) Powder is prescribed to help correct low potassium levels in both cats and dogs. Potassium deficiencies are common in dogs, and they’re particularly common in cats. Your pet may lose too much potassium through his urine and through his gastrointestinal tract. Pets who don’t get enough potassium through their food may also need a potassium supplement to help regulate those levels. This powder is easy to administer, and your vet may have you mix it into your pet’s food to help prevent any stomach upset.
UsesRenaKare is a potassium supplement for use in potassium deficient states in cats and dogs.
Possible Side EffectsMay cause hyperkalemia. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Frequent patient monitoring is advised. Adverse effects include gastrointestinal irritation, muscular weakness, twitching, irritability, and cardiac conduction disturbances.
Drug & Food InteractionsPotassium salts are contraindicated in animals with hyperkalemia, severe renal impairment or failure, sever hemolytic reactions, Addison's disease, decreased gastrointestinal motility, and acute dehydration.
Precautions
Use with caution in the presence of cardiac disease, particularly in digitized patients or in the presence of renal disease. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
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Item Number218041
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Generic NamePotassium Gluconate
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For Use WithDogs and Cats
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Common Brand Name(s)RenaKare, RenaPlus, Tumil-K
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Administration FormOral
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BrandNeogen
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Product FormPowder
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Health ConditionHypokalemia, Kidney Disease
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Drug TypeSupplement
Each 1/4 teaspoon contains 468 mg Potassium gluconate
Adult Cats and Dogs: 1/4 teaspoon per 10 lbs of body weight, twice daily. Kittens and Puppies: Consult your veterinarian Administer with food. Dosage may be adjusted as necessary by the veterinarian.
Storage InstructionsStore at a temperature between 59-86 F. Keep container tightly closed.
How is this medication useful?
Oral potassium supplements may be used in animals when potassium levels in the blood are too low. You and your veterinarian can discuss why this drug is the most appropriate choice.
How should this medication be given?
For this medication to work, give it exactly as your veterinarian has prescribed. It’s a good idea to always check the prescription label to be sure you are giving the drug correctly. Oral potassium is best administered with food to help prevent stomach upset. Your veterinarian may have you mix the potassium supplement into food. Potassium supplements can have an unpleasant taste so if you have difficulty getting your animal to take the medicine, contact your veterinarian or pharmacist for tips to help with dosing and reducing the stress of medication time.
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Easy to mix in with his food
By Debbie on Feb 8, 2021
My kitty needed a potassium supplement and our vet suggested we try RenaKare. This formula is easy to mix in with his wet food and he doesn't seem to mind it at all. We will see how his potassium levels are in a week or two.
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By RenaKare on Feb 11, 2021
A potassium supplement for my cat with failing kidneys. Reasonably priced and east to mix into his food because it is a powder.