Bacteria Infection - raise of BGs???

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  1. JennC & Diago

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    I noticed a spot on my kitties back paw a few days ago, didn't think anything of it. Thought it was just a clump of litter...however, today I realize it looks to be a hot spot which from reading the internet this is bacteria infection which requires treatment. So, we have a vet appt today but my question is does a bacteria infection raise BGs? Typically his numbers are around 70-85 and today after seeing that spot I took his BG and it's 92, waited two hours while he napped and then retook and it's 106. The last time I took his test was 5/13 and it was 70. Please let me know if anyone has seen this before. Thanks! Really hoping he isn't coming out of remission. :(
     
  2. FurBabiesMama

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    And kind of infection, pain or stress can raise their BG.
     
  3. JennC & Diago

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    I thought so. Thanks!! This vet visit is going to be awful. I know they're going to have to shave around that spot :( I'm going to wait a few days after we come home before I test again, and hopefully we'll be back to normal numbers
     
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    Well wasn't a hot spot but a pretty bad abscess.
     
  5. FurBabiesMama

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    Did they lance it? Give him antibiotics?
     
  6. JennC & Diago

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    It actually broke open when they were shaving around the area. They said it was filled with green pus. He got an antibiotic and steroid injection.
     
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    How long should I wait to recheck his BGs? Didn't know if antibiotics or a steroid injection would give wonky numbers.
     
  8. FurBabiesMama

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    Sorry, I do not know the best practice for such a scenario. I have not dealt with remission. :)

    I assume they knew he was a diabetic when they chose to give him a steroid injection?
     
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    No worries. Yes, the vet definitely is aware of his diabetes but he doesn't recommend testing nor has very good advice on food.
     
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    So, maybe he does not know to avoid steroids unless absolutely necessary.
     
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    Oh lovely...so I'll definitely have to keep an eye on his levels :/
     
  13. JennC & Diago

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    Called the vet they said the injection he got only lasts a few days :)
     
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