Pedialyte

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  1. Cat Ma

    Cat Ma Well-Known Member

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    Unflavored pedialyte has dextrose, a sugar. Is this safe for diabetic cats?
     
  2. Tuxedo Mom

    Tuxedo Mom Well-Known Member

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    For human diabetics dextrose is used in case of a hypo:

    "Dextrose is a type of sugar that can be found as a powder or as dextrose tablets. While regular table sugar is half fructose and half glucose, dextrose is completely pure glucose. Glucose is absorbed at a very fast rate, which makes it a common option for diabetics in case of a hypoglycemic episode."

    This would definitely raise blood sugar very quickly, so not a good idea, unless you are treating a hypo episode.
     
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