potassium citrate for dogs?

Re: potassium citrate for dogs?

Kerry Peak — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 19:28:17 GMT

Thanks for all the replies.

I've managed to get hold of the solution through NVS, so hopefully i'll be able to work out a dose for the patient.

Kerry

Re: potassium citrate for dogs?

Martin Atkinson — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:50:06 GMT

[quote user="Thomas Johnson"]weight out 30g of powder in the jug,[/quote] This assuming it is pure potassium citrate and not cut with a filler. I think Kerry needs to check with Euro Lab Supplies before she does this.

Re: potassium citrate for dogs?

Thomas Johnson — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 16:17:11 GMT

[quote user="Kerry Peak"]

This is a powder though so not sure how I can apply the mg/ml to it? I wonder if there is a solution available through other suppliers that would be easier to use.

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Find a jug with a 100ml graduation on it, weight out 30g of powder in the jug, add water up to 100ml graduation, should give you a 300mg/ml solution.

Re: potassium citrate for dogs?

Martin Atkinson — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 13:10:44 GMT

[quote user="Kerry Peak"] I wonder if there is a solution available through other suppliers that would be easier to use. [/quote]NVS sell 'Potassium citrate mixture 200ml', there is also apparently a product called Cystospurin. Maybe your local pharmacy can help you out or perhaps you should contact the manufacturer of your powder.

Re: potassium citrate for dogs?

Kerry Peak — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 12:51:52 GMT

This is a powder though so not sure how I can apply the mg/ml to it? I wonder if there is a solution available through other suppliers that would be easier to use.

Re: potassium citrate for dogs?

Martin Atkinson — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 12:34:44 GMT

According to the BSAVA formulary it states: 75mg/kg or 2mmol/kg per os q 12hrs. It also says potassium citrate BP is a 30% oral solution which I guess means 300mg/ml but you'd best work that out yourself so you can't blame me.