Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Supplementing Potassium for HCM Cats Necessary with Diuretics-Don't Let Your Vet Tell You Otherwise

For those whose vets don't believe in potassium supplementation:
"Because potassium is crucial to cardiovascular and nerve functions and is lost in diuretic therapy for edema or hypertension, (or for HCM cats heart disease) it must be added as a dietary supplement frequently."

Read more at the link above.  Since HCM cats are on diuretics, and as the need for more increases, so does the need for potassium supplements.  Boosting potassium is key to supporting kidneys to help in the diuresis process.  


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