{"product_id":"pcp-012neo-5oz","title":"RenaKare Gel (5 oz)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRenaKare Potassium Supplement Gel for Cats and Dogs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenaKare Gel is a veterinarian-prescribed potassium gluconate supplement formulated to help support healthy potassium levels in cats and dogs with potassium deficiency. This oral gel provides a palatable and convenient way to deliver potassium when pets experience hypokalemia due to illness, dietary imbalance, or increased potassium loss. The easy-to-administer gel can be mixed with food or applied directly for improved acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Potassium Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps replenish potassium levels in cats and dogs experiencing hypokalemia or potassium deficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotes Muscle Function:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potassium supplementation supports normal muscle activity and helps reduce weakness linked with low potassium levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintains Electrolyte Health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps maintain proper electrolyte balance, which is essential for nerve signaling and cellular function in pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalatable Gel Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly palatable gel makes administration easier and can be placed on food, paws, or directly in the mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeterinary Directed Therapy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prescription formula designed for safe potassium supplementation under veterinary supervision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotassium Gluconate 468 mg per ½ teaspoon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecommended-Dosage Chart\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"146\" style=\"width: 54.3866%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" style=\"width: 16.7206%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"137\" style=\"width: 23.3729%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" style=\"width: 33.9806%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Dose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"99\" style=\"width: 17.0802%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"width: 7.55124%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" style=\"width: 16.7206%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult Cats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"137\" style=\"width: 23.3729%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer 4.5 kg (10 lb) body weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" style=\"width: 33.9806%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e½ teaspoon (2.34 g) providing 2 mEq potassium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"99\" style=\"width: 17.0802%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwice daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"width: 7.55124%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" style=\"width: 16.7206%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult Dogs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"137\" style=\"width: 23.3729%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer 4.5 kg (10 lb) body weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" style=\"width: 33.9806%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e½ teaspoon (2.34 g) providing 2 mEq potassium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"99\" style=\"width: 17.0802%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwice daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"width: 7.55124%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" style=\"width: 16.7206%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKittens \u0026amp; Puppies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"137\" style=\"width: 23.3729%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult veterinarian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" style=\"width: 33.9806%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs directed by the veterinarian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"99\" style=\"width: 17.0802%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs directed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"width: 7.55124%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDosage \u0026amp; Administration Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdminister With Food:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the gel with meals to help improve tolerance and ensure proper potassium supplementation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInitiate Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place a small amount of gel on the pet’s nose or mouth to encourage licking and acceptance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply On Paw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply the gel to the pet’s paw or mix with food after the pet begins accepting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeterinary Adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dosage may be adjusted by a veterinarian based on the pet’s potassium needs and medical condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is restricted for use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCardiac Disease Caution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use cautiously in animals with cardiac disease because potassium levels may influence heart rhythm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRenal Disease Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use carefully in pets with renal disease since potassium balance may already be affected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigitalis Therapy Risk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use with caution in pets receiving digitalized medications because potassium levels can alter drug response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid Hyperkalemia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not administer in conditions where high potassium levels may occur, such as severe renal insufficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePossible Side Effects\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrolyte Imbalance Risk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excess potassium supplementation may lead to elevated potassium levels if administered improperly or without veterinary guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive Upset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some pets may experience mild gastrointestinal discomfort when starting potassium supplementation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCardiac Effects:\u003c\/strong\u003e High potassium levels can potentially affect normal heart rhythm in sensitive animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStorage Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore Dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the product in a dry place to maintain the stability of the potassium gluconate formulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store at temperatures between 15°C and 30°C or 59°F to 86°F for optimal product stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep Closed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure the container remains tightly closed after each use to protect the gel from moisture exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChild Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the product out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Return\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping policy\" aria-label=\"Shipping policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Refund policy\" aria-label=\"Refund policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ1: What is RenaKare Gel used for in cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e RenaKare Gel is used as a potassium gluconate supplement for cats and dogs experiencing hypokalemia, a condition characterized by low potassium levels. It helps restore potassium balance, which is important for maintaining proper muscle function, nerve activity, and overall electrolyte balance in pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ2: How should RenaKare Gel be administered to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e RenaKare Gel is given orally and should be administered with food. A small amount can be placed on the pet’s nose or mouth to encourage licking, then applied to food or the paw. Dosage adjustments may be made by a veterinarian depending on the pet’s condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ3: What is the recommended dosage of RenaKare Gel for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e The usual dosage for adult cats and dogs is 2 mEq of potassium for every 4.5 kg (10 lb) of body weight. This is roughly ½ teaspoon of gel taken by mouth two times a day. Kittens and puppies need to see a vet before receiving this treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ4: Are there any conditions where RenaKare Gel should not be used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e RenaKare Gel should not be administered in diseases where high potassium levels may occur, such as severe renal insufficiency or adrenal insufficiency. These conditions can increase potassium levels in the body and may lead to complications if potassium supplementation is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ5: Is RenaKare Gel a prescription product for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, RenaKare Gel is a prescription veterinary product. Federal law restricts its use to administration by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. 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