Ketones?

[Anyname]

Is 0.4 on a meter an acceptable level for ketones? This is from a bg meter not a urine sample. This is not my cat but a cat of someone who has approached me for help.

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

Hi Marilyn,

On the Precision Xtra ketone meter, below 0.6 is normal. 0.6 to 1.5 slightly elevated. I don't know which meter she is using, but the directions should give her the info.

 

[Phoebe_TiggyGA_NortonGA]

I think the Precision Xtra is the only meter that tests for blood ketones

 

[janelle and Nomad]

Abbott labs does market the precision XL under a different name in some countries,but the guidelines would be the same.Ketones in the mild range would prbably warrent careful monitering and like someone else said trying to improve fluid intake. If she has taken away the dry food that should help. 1.5 to 3.0 would be a moderate elevation according to the manual.Over 3.0 is an emergency level and the Abbott web site suggests a person call 911 or have someone take them to an ER.In a kitty case it would be an emergency vet. Over 3.0 is when ketones build up enough to alter the ph and then DKA begins.

If the ketones are below 1.5 she is probably OK continuing to moniter. Just be sure she read the meter right and the ketone level is point four,4 and not four point zero 4.0 ! In this case the decimal point could make a big difference!

 

[Anyname]

thanks. yes reading right 0.4. my meter was used - i bought special stips that monitor ketones only - same meter as I use for bg testing but with different strips for the different requirements. optium exceed. thanx guys.