What is CitraVet Potassium Citrate?

CitraVet Potassium Citrate is a liver-flavored chewable tablet recommended for dogs and cats that are prone to recurring urinary stones (calcium oxalate stones) or low urine pH levels. It supports urinary health and can be used as an aid in the management of urinary tract disorders. CitraVet is available as double-scored chewable tablets and requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

For:

Dogs and Cats

Benefits:

• Supports and maintains urinary health
• Helps prevent urinary stones
• Balances urine pH
• Double-scored tables for easy administration

How does CitraVet Potassium Citrate work?

CitraVet contains potassium citrate to increase the urine alkalinity, which helps maintain and manage a healthy urine pH. CitraVet increases citrate levels in the bladder causing the calcium in the bladder to bind to the citrate instead of the oxalate, which prevents the formation of calcium oxalate stones (urinary stones).

Cautions:

Not for human use. For animal use only. Avoid giving your pet any supplements that contain potassium while using CitraVet Potassium Citrate

Brand Name:

Citravet Potassium Citrate (PRN)

Generic Name:

potassium citrate

What is the most important thing I should know about CitraVet Potassium Citrate?

CitraVet Potassium Citrate requires a prescription from your veterinarian. It is recommended for use in cats and dogs with low urine pH levels or recurring urinary stones. CitraVet Potassium Citrate can also be used as part of a maintenance program to support overall urinary health in dogs and cats. While giving your pet CitraVet Potassium Citrate, follow-up visits with your veterinarian are recommended to monitor your pet's urine pH and blood values

What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving CitraVet Potassium Citrate to my pet?

Talk to your vet if your pet is having urinary problems. Before giving your pet CitraVet, tell your veterinarian about any other medications or supplements your pet is taking. Tell your veterinarian if your pet has kidney disease, diabetes, or is dehydrated. Tell your veterinarian if your pet has adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease), or serious illness or infection, stomach ulcer, intestinal obstruction or urinary tract infection. Tell your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant or lactating.

How should CitraVet Potassium Citrate be given?

CitraVet Potassium Citrate should be given exactly as prescribed by your veterinarian. The chewable tablets are double-scored can be given whole or crumbled over food. The recommended dose for CitraVet Potassium Citrate is 1 tablet per 22 lbs, 1/2 tablet per 11 lbs, and 1/4 tablet per 5 lbs every 12 hours or as prescribed by your veterinarian.

What are the potential side effects of CitraVet Potassium Citrate?

If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving CitraVet Potassium Citrate and seek emergency veterinary medical attention: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; swelling of the lips; tongue or face; hives), abdominal pain, black bloody or tarry stools, blood in vomit or muscle weakness or irregular heartbeats. Other less serious side effects may occur. Continue giving CitraVet Potassium Citrate and talk to your veterinarian if your pet has slight nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea or loose stools. Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to your pet.

What happens if I miss giving a dose of CitraVet Potassium Citrate?

Give your pet the missed dose as soon as you remember and resume a normal dosing schedule. If it's close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and give your pet the next scheduled dose. Don't give your pet a double dose of CitraVet Potassium Citrate.

What happens if I overdose my pet on CitraVet Potassium Citrate?

If an overdose is suspected, contact your veterinarian immediately.

What should I avoid while giving CitraVet Potassium Citrate to my pet?

Avoid giving your pet any other supplements that contain potassium.

What other drugs will affect CitraVet Potassium Citrate?

Tell your veterinarian if your pet is being given a potassium supplement, a potassium-sparing diuretic such as Spironolactone, an ACE inhibitor such as enalapril or lisinopril, or digoxin. Drugs other than those listed may also interact with CitraVet Potassium Citrate. Talk to your veterinarian before giving your pet any prescription or over the counter medicines including vitamins, minerals and herbal products.