Winnie - Low BG - non diabetic kitty

[Suzaune]

Hello
Hoping for some insight as to why a non diabetic kitty with thyroid issues would have almost constant low BG #s....50s-70s
Beginning of July we did blood work which showed her T4 lower than target at 0.9 and so her med dosage was adjusted....also some other values out of range.
The next morning she had 2 seizures and 2 again the next day.
The vet said she could not see anything in her bloodwork to cause the seizures and her best Dx was that it was due to low BG.
When I tested her after her 2nd day seizure she was 45.
Then no seizures (that we know of) until 3+ weeks later when I was awaken by her cries. I rubbed a bit of Karo syrup on her gums..
When I was able to test her 5 hrs later she was 71. I fed her and 1 hr later she was 50. Next morning she was 55.
She has gotten up above 80 a few times....even 131 and 211 once. But mainly 60s - mid 70
She has not lost any weight so I dont think it is from lack of eating.
If anyone has any thoughts I would appreciate any feedback or guidance in how to monitor her to help solve this problem. Should I do a curve and also I dont remember how long after feeding to test . She free feeds kibble but also gets wet..
Also my vet said BG range was 64-170 but As I remember it's 80-120.

*** I have been trying to upload her bloodwork but it won't let me. Help!

Thanks so much!
~Suzaune

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

The upload function does not work. Try copying and pasting it into this page.
What type of meter are you using?
The normal range for a human meter is 50-120
The pet meter normal range is approximately 68- to around 150 ( there is actually no definite range for the pet meter so these are appropriate.)
Has the vet suggested it could be an epileptic fit?
Non diabetic cats can have quite low blood sugars around 50.
There is a tumour called insulinoma which causes low blood sugar but there are other symptoms such as weakness, fatigue after exercise, muscle twitching, lack of coordination, confusion, and possibly changes of temperament.

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Hello
Hoping for some insight as to why a non diabetic kitty with thyroid issues would have almost constant low BG #s....50s-70s
Beginning of July we did blood work which showed her T4 lower than target at 0.9 and so her med dosage was adjusted....also some other values out of range.
The next morning she had 2 seizures and 2 again the next day.
The vet said she could not see anything in her bloodwork to cause the seizures and her best Dx was that it was due to low BG.
When I tested her after her 2nd day seizure she was 45.
Then no seizures (that we know of) until 3+ weeks later when I was awaken by her cries. I rubbed a bit of Karo syrup on her gums..
When I was able to test her 5 hrs later she was 71. I fed her and 1 hr later she was 50. Next morning she was 55.
She has gotten up above 80 a few times....even 131 and 211 once. But mainly 60s - mid 70
She has not lost any weight so I dont think it is from lack of eating.
If anyone has any thoughts I would appreciate any feedback or guidance in how to monitor her to help solve this problem. Should I do a curve and also I dont remember how long after feeding to test . She free feeds kibble but also gets wet..
Also my vet said BG range was 64-170 but As I remember it's 80-120.

*** I have been trying to upload her bloodwork but it won't let me. Help!

Thanks so much!
~Suzaune

@Wendy&Neko

 

[Suzaune]

The upload function does not work. Try copying and pasting it into this page.
What type of meter are you using?
The normal range for a human meter is 50-120
The pet meter normal range is approximately 68- to around 150 ( there is actually no definite range for the pet meter so these are appropriate.)
Has the vet suggested it could be an epileptic fit?
Non diabetic cats can have quite low blood sugars around 50.
There is a tumour called insulinoma which causes low blood sugar but there are other symptoms such as weakness, fatigue after exercise, muscle twitching, lack of coordination, confusion, and possibly changes of temperament.

The upload function does not work. Try copying and pasting it into this page.
What type of meter are you using?
The normal range for a human meter is 50-120
The pet meter normal range is approximately 68- to around 150 ( there is actually no definite range for the pet meter so these are appropriate.)
Has the vet suggested it could be an epileptic fit?
Non diabetic cats can have quite low blood sugars around 50.
There is a tumour called insulinoma which causes low blood sugar but there are other symptoms such as weakness, fatigue after exercise, muscle twitching, lack of coordination, confusion, and possibly changes of temperament.

@Wendy&Neko

The upload function does not work. Try copying and pasting it into this page.
What type of meter are you using?
The normal range for a human meter is 50-120
The pet meter normal range is approximately 68- to around 150 ( there is actually no definite range for the pet meter so these are appropriate.)
Has the vet suggested it could be an epileptic fit?
Non diabetic cats can have quite low blood sugars around 50.
There is a tumour called insulinoma which causes low blood sugar but there are other symptoms such as weakness, fatigue after exercise, muscle twitching, lack of coordination, confusion, and possibly changes of temperament.

I have an android phone. No ability to copy/paste a photo .
Using a human Arkray meter.
Only suggested low BG. Wouldn't epilepsy be more "constant"?

 

[Suzaune]

I have an android phone. No ability to copy/paste a photo .
Using a human Arkray meter.
Only suggested low BG. Wouldn't epilepsy be more "constant"?

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

I have an android phone. No ability to copy/paste a photo .
Using a human Arkray meter.
Only suggested low BG. Wouldn't epilepsy be more "constant"?

Not necessarily. I would ask the vet

 

[Wendy&Neko]

I've tested a few non diabetic kitty's with an Arkray (and brand Relion Confirm, same product both discontinued now). Tests were in the low 50's and one was 49. We've even seen the occasional kitty here test in lower 40's when in remission.

 

[JL and Chip]

There are quite a few things other than low blood sugar that can cause seizures — toxins, high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc. Has anything changed recently? Think about any human drugs or supplements that the cat had exposure to, any flea/tick medications, artificial sweeteners, essential oils, mouse poisons, cleaning supplies, plants, and so on. For example, one cause of seizures in cats is exposure to certain dog flea/tick meds, either because the dog med was actually administered to the cat or the cat groom a dog to which it was administered.

The BG you mentioned doesn’t seem terribly low when testing s cat on a human meter, but I’d keep testing to see if that’s the lowest the cat is going. Insulinomas are rare in cats but I do believe there are certain drugs/chemicals that can also affect BG.