Vetoquinol Renal K+ Gel Kidney Supplement for Cats & Dogs, 5-oz tube

This product is excellent for treating potassium deficiency in our cat, and we have seen very favorable results in his potassium levels. For long-term use, however, the maple taste and smell is somewhat of a turn-off for both our cat and us. We administer it using an oral syringe so that we know he gets his daily doses. If other users have this experience with maple for long-term use, would it be possible to use a honey formulation rather than maple so there would be less of a smell? Our local vet uses honey for other medications and it seems to be palatable, without strong smell. Regardless, we will continuing to use this product due to good electrolyte results.

My cat was suffering from extreme electrolyte and vitamin imbalance. She was extremely dehydrated, couldn't eat and was very sick. After a 4 day hospitalization and a 3400 dollar bill; it was discovered that all she needed was some Renal K+ supplement and a change of diuretic. Ali bounced back in 2 days. I am the fight of the decade with the Vet hospital about all of this. We begged several times for the supplement before she hospitalized. Cats or dogs may not like it, but it's good for them; just use a syringe. My little 14 year old girl is doing great now.

I have a 16 year old CKD cat that was diagnosed 3+ years ago. She's done well on Royal Canin's renal dry and wet diets throughout that time. (Disclaimer that I do work in the veterinary industry and have basic knowledge of the disease. Please speak to your vet if you think your pet might need this supplement.) Her bloodwork a few months ago showed a low-normal level of potassium, but her health has gone downhill over the last month. She was becoming very constipated, just generally looked uncomfortable, and was vomiting more frequently. I started giving her the gel (which to my surprise, my picky cat LOVES) mixed into a bit of wet food twice a day, 6 days ago. I am thrilled to see that every day she's improving and today she's acting and looking like she did a few years ago! She's happily vocal, wants to play, follows me around constantly looking for attention, is walking on her back feet instead of her hocks, has healthier bowel movements, and her appetite is improving. I will definitely be purchasing again when I start to run out.

My three year old cat who has had UTI issues finally went into what our vet diagnosed as renal failure. She prescribed Renal K+ to see if it might help give him comfort. We anticipated that he would pass away within weeks - that was 5 months ago. We've given him regular daily doses. Not only did he start gaining weight, his energy came back and his fur looks healthy. I have no idea how much longer this will help, but with the time he has left, his quality of life is so much better with Renal K+.