On Apr 15, 11:19*pm, "Phil P." wrote:
(intracellular fluid- [ICF]). *If the K+ level is low in the blood
(extracellular fluid [ECF]- its *definitely* low in the cells. Your cat is
borderline hypokalemic. When serum K+ is low the body will draw K from the
cells to maintain adequate serum K+ levels. *This is why potassium depletion
in the cells can occur long before the onset of hypokalemia. Serum K+ levels
should be kept in the upper half of the normal range because the ECF K+ pool
is so much smaller, tiny shifts between ICF and ECF can affect serum K+
levels tremendously.

You might want to speak to your vet about a K+ supplement. *Generalized
skeletal muscle weakness is a sure fire sign of K+ depletion and/or
hypokalemia

Phil


Thanks Phil, I will do that.