My dog has low potassium. Is it Addison's disease? Can it be treated?

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Hello I found out from bloodwork results today that Tony’s potassium level is low and that this may mean he might have an adrenal gland disorder. My vet wants to recheck his electrolytes next week. I’m a little nervous! What does this mean? Can this be treated? Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 17 years and 11 months old | 9.5 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

I assume your vet is concerned about Addison's disease. This disease requires life-long medication, but they tend to live long and well with treatment. It's difficult to know how suspicious this is without evaluating the dog or records, but I wouldn't be too concerned until a diagnosis is made. Even then, it's not a terrible disease to live with when treated appropriately. For more information, I recommend you read the article at the link below. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/addisons-disease-in-dogs-overview I hope that helps and all is well with Tony

My dog has low potassium. Is it Addison's disease? Can it be treated?

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