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Treatment

Your cat will be hospitalized until it no longer shows metabolic acidosis or low potassium levels. There they will be given potassium citrate and sodium citrate (sometimes replaced with sodium bicarbonate) until the metabolic acidosis and low potassium levels normalize. Potassium gluconate may also be given to cats with low potassium levels.

Living and Management

Your veterinarian will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor any underlying disease your cat may have, and to follow your pet's progress. Cats without an underlying disease have a good prognosis for recovery when the condition has been treated appropriately and effectively.