Bacteria Infection - raise of BGs???

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JennC & Diago

JennC & Diago

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I noticed a spot on my kitties back paw a few days ago, didn't think anything of it. Thought it was just a clump of litter...however, today I realize it looks to be a hot spot which from reading the internet this is bacteria infection which requires treatment. So, we have a vet appt today but my question is does a bacteria infection raise BGs? Typically his numbers are around 70-85 and today after seeing that spot I took his BG and it's 92, waited two hours while he napped and then retook and it's 106. The last time I took his test was 5/13 and it was 70. Please let me know if anyone has seen this before. Thanks! Really hoping he isn't coming out of remission. :(
 
I thought so. Thanks!! This vet visit is going to be awful. I know they're going to have to shave around that spot :( I'm going to wait a few days after we come home before I test again, and hopefully we'll be back to normal numbers
 
It actually broke open when they were shaving around the area. They said it was filled with green pus. He got an antibiotic and steroid injection.
 
How long should I wait to recheck his BGs? Didn't know if antibiotics or a steroid injection would give wonky numbers.
 
Sorry, I do not know the best practice for such a scenario. I have not dealt with remission. :)

I assume they knew he was a diabetic when they chose to give him a steroid injection?
 
No worries. Yes, the vet definitely is aware of his diabetes but he doesn't recommend testing nor has very good advice on food.
 
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