Case Report (Published online: 31-08-2019)
HYPOKALEMIA IN A CAT
Sindhu K. Rajan* and Usha Narayana Pillai
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Sindhu K. Rajan* and Usha Narayana Pillai: Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala - 680651
Abstract
Hypokalemia is a major electrolyte disturbance in feline medicine. A case of hypokalemia in a male kitten is described. The blood gas analysis of the case revealed primary metabolic acidosis with hypokalemia. The case was successfully treated with potassium supplements orally.
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Article history: Received: 16-07-2019, Accepted : 22-08-2019, Published online: 31-08-2019
Corresponding author: Sindhu K. Rajan
