- Before you begin testing your cat, it's a good thing to know if it's needed. Signs of high glucose levels in cats include increased thirst and production of urine, altered appetite, weight loss, poor coat condition, lethargy and depression.
- The normal blood glucose level range for cats is somewhere between 80 and 120 mg/dL. If you think your cat has glucose problems, it's always best to take them to the vet the first time for testing. A veterinarian may see a symptom you miss.
- Blood glucose testing on cats who need it regularly can be done by your local veterinarian or by you at home. Since doctor's visits add up, and it's fairly simple to test your cat's glucose levels at home yourself once you're vet thinks it's necessary.
- To test at home, you'll need a warm washcloth, a small flashlight, a glucometer, a lancet and a test strip (see Resources).
- Warm you cat's ear with the warm washcloth. Taking the flashlight, locate a vein and pierce the skin of your cat's ear with the lancet. Blood should appear. Dab the test strip on the blood so you get a good sample. Then place the strip in the glucometer and wait for a reading.
previous post
next post