? Update and new questions- Ketones

Status
Not open for further replies.
Julie mueller

Julie mueller

Member Since 2019
So i posted about my cats lack of appetite yesterday. People recommended I take him to the vet and test for ketones.

Today he went to the vet and they did a full blood work up ( wont get the results until tomorrow )
- checked for ketones (she said he has "trace ketones"?)
- His glucose was a 301 (he was very stressed)
- He has a double ear infection (treated him right away for that )
- Also they gave him a bag of fluids because he was a little dehydrated.

My questions are ::
Is it possible for the ear infection to be causing higher glucose readings and also responsible for his lack of appetite?

Also what exactly does trace ketones mean ?
 
I cant answer these questions but my post will bump this up to the top again. I believe infection will raise BG numbers but wait for more replies ok? Good luck and remember this is the place where you need to be. Very smart peoples here;)
 
The infection can absolutely raise his BGL, and could make him feel like not eating. With a trace of ketones and the dehydration, getting him to eat is important. Tempt him with his fave low carb foods. Ask the vet for an anti-nausea med if you think it might help. I don't know enough about ketones to advise you if a trace is worrisome. But I'm sure other members will be in to advise.
 
NO!!! Absolutely worst thing you could do with ketones in your cat would be to skip the dose.

I'll explain more in a bit.
 
You certainly don't want anything more than trace ketones. You need to be testing for ketones at least 2 times a day.

Those ketones are telling us that your cat is not eating enough, not getting enough insulin, and has an infection/inflammation. Classic setup for ketones. Which can lead to DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis).

When a cat is not eating enough, or not getting enough insulin so their body can properly process the food they are eating, there is a process that happens. Not a pretty one. The cats body starts to cannibalize it's own fat and muscle tissue to produce energy to feed the cats body needed nutrients. That breakdown of tissue gives off a byproduct called ketones. The ketones build up in their body and can make them really, really, sick. Ketones are a waste product. They can cause a life threatening illness, DKA. Expensive week long emergency care, at the 24 hour vet clinic, expensive is often required.

Run, don't walk, but hurry out and buy yourself some urine ketone test strips. Use them to test your cat.

Urine Catching Tips
 
Last edited:
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top