OTJ but worried about numbers

[Kristine]

Hi all..... My little boy Christopher has been OTJ for about a year and a half. I test him weekly and his numbers have always been between 75 and 130. The past two tests have been 173 and today 189. My question is.... at what number should I start the insulin again?? I dont want him to bottom out on me because I jumped the gun and started him on insulin when he didnt need it. He has been really good on diet alone. Im hoping these 2 tests were just high because of SPRING stress with windows open and such. Any help is good help... Thanks..... Kris and Chris

 

[Tuxedo Mom]

If there have been no changes to the food etc. The first thing to do would be to have a vet checkup (bloodwork, urinalysis and examination) . If there is an infection or dental issues that can certainly cause glucose numbers to rise. There have been several kitties on here that were OTJ and were knocked out just because of dental problems. Having a dental done and a short term of insulin got them back into remission.