Electrolyte Imbalance Correction

Calculate correction protocols for sodium, potassium, and calcium imbalances in veterinary patients.

Normal electrolyte ranges differ slightly between dogs and cats.
Enter the patient body weight in kilograms. Required for deficit calculations.
kg
Dog normal: 140-155 mEq/L. Cat normal: 149-157 mEq/L. Correct slowly: max 0.5 mEq/L/hr or 10-12 mEq/L per 24 hours to avoid central pontine myelinolysis.
mEq/L
Normal: 3.5-5.5 mEq/L. Hypokalemia (<3.5): supplement in fluids. Hyperkalemia (>6.0): cardiac emergency if >7.0.
mEq/L
Dog normal: 9.0-11.5 mg/dL. Cat normal: 8.8-11.5 mg/dL. Symptomatic hypocalcemia (<7.0): muscle tremors, seizures - treat with calcium gluconate IV.
mg/dL

Electrolyte Correction Plan

Sodium

Status:-
Deficit/Excess:-
Correction Rate:-
Fluid Recommendation:-

Potassium

Status:-
Action:-
Supplementation:-

Calcium

Status:-
Treatment:-
Monitoring Schedule:-
References: DiBartola SP, Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders; BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Emergency and Critical Care; Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society.
Disclaimer: Electrolyte correction must be performed under direct veterinary supervision with appropriate monitoring equipment.