Which glucometer is best for cats?

The 5 Best Glucose Meter for Cats

  1. PetTest Blood Glucose Monitoring System – Best Overall. Check Price on Chewy.
  2. Cera-Pet Blood Glucose Monitor — Best Value.
  3. AlphaTRAK 2 Glucose Monitoring System – Premium Choice.
  4. iPet PRO Blood Glucose Monitoring System Starter Kit.
  5. VetMate Diabetes Monitoring Starter Kit.

Do you need a special glucometer for cats?

To obtain accurate glucose readings for your cats and dogs you must use a glucose meter specifically calibrated for pets. Using a human glucose meter for measuring glucose levels in cats and dogs can deliver inaccurate results that are often significantly lower than what they actually are.

Can you check a cat’s blood sugar with a human meter?

Thus, the stress-free environment at home is the best place to measure a cats BG. Most human glucometers are very accurate at measuring cat blood.

Can freestyle Libre be used on cats?

Glucose monitoring with the Freestyle libre device is well tolerated in cats. An additional fixation of the sensor with individual skin stitches is advisable. The action period of the sensor in cats (median: 8 days) is shorter than in humans.

How much does a glucose monitor cost for a cat?

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How often should you check your cats blood sugar?

Monitoring with Blood Samples The term punctual blood samples applies when a limited number of blood samples are taken at different intervals during the day. A regular glucose curve requires blood sampling every 2 hours for a period of 12 to 24 hours.

Can FreeStyle Libre be used on cats?