Ketone Strips - hard to tell 0 or Trace?

[Laszlo]

So I've done it 3 times today (we had a fur shot and he's running high so plenty of opportunity), and at each time, it's probably closer to 0 than trace (ie brown not pink) but it's not so emphatically brown - which it usually is when I test him.

Anyone else experienced this?

He's still eating well, and no other issues at the moment. I'll try not to panic.... yet

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

http://www.sugarpet.net/urine.html

I never had to do ketone testing, but the link above has some pictures that might help. Also, post on Health and ask there, where there will be more eyes. If you are concerned, you can always have the vet test for you.

 

[Laszlo]

Thanks - If it changes I'll be on to the vet with his history

 

[Kris & Teasel]

I find that the colour difference between zero and trace on my Keto-Diastix is quite hard to distinguish as well. I do my best by waiting precisely 15 seconds for a result and then viewing the strip under bright light.