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? 11/04 Mia AMPS 117; +4 89; excess thirst question in reply section
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Janet & Mia
Member Since 2026
About three weeks ago, when Mia began consistently inching up out of green, I speculated perhaps a UTI. Urine test showed enterococcus, but no appreciable increase in white blood cells, so I chose to NOT administer an antibiotic. During this same time, she began drinking more water, which is still happening. Any input on what else might cause her to appear more lethargic and drink more IF she has no known underlying infection? If I do give her amoxicillin, how does that usually affect blood glucose?
Staci & Ivy
Member Since 2022
I hope you get some answers Janet. How is Mia feeling? Increased urine or any straining or litter box accidents?
More drinking can be from a UTI. Is she peeing more? Any colour change in the pee? Any smell change? Other thoughts on drinking more are nausea (but you would see appetite impact), kidney disease, possibly hyperT.
Amoxicillin doesn't usually impact BG, unless it's been compounded with sugar in it. Cats (and humans) can get nausea because the antibiotic also kills the good flora with the bad, so it's a good idea to supplement with a probiotic - given a couple hours apart from the probiotic. I've had to give a kitty s. boulardii when giving amoxicillin due to diarrhea.
Amoxicillin doesn't usually impact BG, unless it's been compounded with sugar in it. Cats (and humans) can get nausea because the antibiotic also kills the good flora with the bad, so it's a good idea to supplement with a probiotic - given a couple hours apart from the probiotic. I've had to give a kitty s. boulardii when giving amoxicillin due to diarrhea.