Journal Club "Pharmacological therapy for hyperkalaemia in feline urethral obstruction has no additional benefit over intravenous fluid and calcium gluconate therapy and prompt unobstruction" by Maciorowski et al.
Quick Clinical Takeaways * For male cats with urinary obstruction presenting with severe hyperkalaemia (serum potassium >= 7.5 mEq/L), prompt unblocking of the cat, intravenous fluid therapy and calcium gluconate administration should be prioritised, particularly for cost-constrained clients * Cats with urinary obstruction and hyperkalaemia have a good prognosis
