Question 1

What is Potassium Citrate used for?

Accepted Answer

Potassium Citrate is indicated for: Calcium oxalate stone prevention, Calcium sludge prevention.

Question 2

What routes can Potassium Citrate be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Potassium Citrate dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Potassium Citrate dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 3 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic), Rabbit (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Potassium Citrate a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Potassium Citrate is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Potassium Citrate?

Accepted Answer

First-line for calcium oxalate stone prevention. GI upset common — give with food. Monitor urine pH (target 6.5-7.0). Hyperkalemia risk in renal disease.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Potassium Citrate?

Accepted Answer

First-line for calcium oxalate stone prevention. GI upset common — give with food. Monitor urine pH (target 6.5-7.0). Hyperkalemia risk in renal disease.

Question 7

How does Potassium Citrate work?

Accepted Answer

Alkalinizes urine by providing citrate (metabolized to bicarbonate). Citrate also inhibits calcium oxalate crystal formation by chelating calcium.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	50–75 mg/kg	q12h	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	PO	40–75 mg/kg	q12h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Potassium Citrate

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Species with Potassium Citrate dosing data (3 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 3 dose rules

Backed by 2 published primary sources

Sample dosing (2 of 3 cited rules)

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