Veterinary Vertex
Veterinary Vertex
AVMA Journals
Blocked Cats, Clear Choices
17 minutes Posted Oct 4, 2025 at 5:00 am.
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Study Focus and Rationale
Why Hyperkalemia Scares Us
Debunking Extra Drug Protocols
Core Findings and Survival
Evidence Over Tradition
Surprises: Potassium Falls Fast
Act Fast: Unblock and Stabilize
Future Research Directions
Role of AI and Training
Vet Takeaway: Fluids, Calcium, Unblock
Client Education: Spot Block Early
Lighthearted Wrap and Sign‑Off
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Send us Fan Mail Hyperkalemia in a blocked cat can feel like a five-alarm fire—until you remember what actually fixes the problem. We sit down with Drs. Stephanie Maciorowski and Elizabeth Rozanski to unpack fresh evidence showing that the simplest path is also the strongest: start IV fluids, give calcium gluconate to stabilize the myocardium, and prioritize rapid unobstruction. The headline finding is liberating for busy ERs and general practices alike—insulin with dextrose, terbutaline, or ...