Moderate Ketones - help needed - THREAD ON PZI

[Grayson & Lu]

I just caught Grayson in the box and was able to get a ketostrip partially in his stream of urine. For the first time ever, it came back as "Moderate". So afraid of DKA... wondering what I need to do???

BG 5 minutes ago was 340 - that was at +3.5, (I shot .6u and fed him a full can of FF). I just gave him ANOTHER CAN of FF and he devoured it completely. He's not acting strange - just lounging and grooming - pretty normal.

I know some folks have said they give subQ fluids to keep them hydrated. Should I be doing that? I have access to some lactated ringers - bag spiked 2 months ago. Usable?

Lu-Ann

 

[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

Re: Moderate Ketones - help needed

I wouldn't use a bag of squids that's been open that long.

I hate to tell you but I would not try to manage anything above trace ketones at home. The difficulty with urinary ketone testing is that it's not a 'to the minute' test. The level could be less or it could be considerably more on a blood test. Ketones can go critical quickly. If this were my cat, at the very least, I'd call the vet or the ER and get their recommendation. I don't know your cat so if he's prone to ketones, I'd encourage you to err on the side of safety and go to the ER.

 

[BJM]

Re: Moderate Ketones - help needed

Please go to the vet. Now. Better safe than sorry.