Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Low sodium and high potassium linked to fluid buildup in a cat
By Thompson, Melanie D & Carr, Anthony P·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2002·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia associated with chylous pleural and peritoneal effusion in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old male shorthair cat was brought to the vet for fluid buildup in the chest and abdomen, known as chylous effusion. During treatment, the cat developed low sodium levels (hyponatremia) and high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), likely due to the drainage of the fluid and changes in how the kidneys were working. Unfortunately, the vet could not find a specific underlying cause for these issues. The cat's condition was monitored, but the exact outcome of the treatment isn't detailed.
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Abstract
A 6-year-old, castrated male shorthair was evaluated for chylous effusion in the thorax and abdomen. An underlying disease process was not determined. The cat developed hyponatremia and hyperkalemia, which was attributed to the mechanical drainage of pleural fluid and to the decreased urinary excretion of potassium.
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