Electrolyte abnormalities induced by hypertonic phosphate enemas in two cats.

Abstract

Severe electrolyte disturbances developed after the administration of hypertonic phosphate enemas in 2 chronically obstipated cats. Hyperphosphatemia, hypernatremia, and hypocalcemia were detected in both cats. Physical findings included weakness, anxiety, tachycardia, hypothermia, and dehydration. Intravenous fluid and electrolyte therapy led to prompt, dramatic improvement in both cats. Although well tolerated by most healthy animals, hypertonic phosphate enemas should be avoided in small animals, especially those that are dehydrated, severely obstipated, or suffering from renal or colonic disease.

• Authors: L S Jorgensen, S A Center, J F Randolph, D Brum
• Journal: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (J Am Vet Med Assoc) Vol. 187 Issue 12 Pg. 1367-8 (Dec 15 1985) ISSN: 0003-1488 [Print] United States
• PMID: 4086355 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Hypertonic Solutions
• Phosphates

Topics

• Animals
• Cat Diseases (etiology)
• Cats
• Enema (adverse effects, veterinary)
• Female
• Hypertonic Solutions
• Male
• Phosphates (adverse effects)
• Water-Electrolyte Imbalance (etiology, veterinary)