HELP! Ketones???

[rachrp]

My kitty was lowered from 4u to 1u AND switched to wet food completely just within the last couple days. He has been eating great and acting normally. I've only been able to test him once for ketones because he is so sneaky about going to the bathroom. He was negative the first day we switched everything. He just threw up (small amount, all bile) but is otherwise acting normally. Is it possibly ketones? Just food change? How can I better ensure I get him tested? I'm really starting to worry and freak myself out.

 

[Elizabeth and Bertie]

Hello,

A change of diet can certainly cause upset tummies intially. It can take a wee while for the kitty to get used to the change of food, and the occasional puke or loose poo or constipation is not at all unusual.

If your kitty is otherwise happy and healthy and eating well then the puking is unlikely to be caused by ketones. However, the only way to be certain that it's not ketones is test for them (as I suspect you know already....)....

Does your cat have a history of ketone problems?

 

[rachrp]

No, he doesn't. He didn't even have them when initially diagnosed, after being sick for months. I'm really hoping I'm just overreacting, but it's so hard to test him. I followed him around all day yesterday and the minute I turn my back to do something, he hops in the litter box. I'm going to close the door to his litter box today and wait for him to let me know he needs in. Then hopefully I can get a test done.

 

[Elizabeth and Bertie]

If your cat seems happy and healthy and is eating well he is probably just fine. But a ketone test just to put your mind at rest sounds like a good plan.

C'mon, kitty, pee for your Momma! ;-)

 

[kse]

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