Anyone used a regular glucometer on a cat? I've read you can buy a cheap one and works the same.
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I am using an Alpha TRAK 2 Blood Glucose Monitor for my diabetic cat and readings are accurate and easy to use.
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Human glucose monitors aren't calibrated for cats and dogs. Only use a Glucose monitor that's calibrated for cats and dogs to test your cat's glucose. I would recommend the Alpha Trak 2. My vet recommended it to me. It's the same one that my vet uses and so far it's worked great!
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From what I understand, cat's levels are not the same as humans. Their insulin is human, there is no cat insulin. While the cat glucometer is so much more expensive, I would not try to use one for people.
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No kidding!! EVERY brand is the same shape, same hardness. I swear they are all made by the same company and just resold under different packaging, so don't bother trying to get a different brand. I tried cutting them up and mixing them into wet food (to which I always add a little water anyway). My thought is that they would soften and take on the smell/taste of the wet food I know they like. It seemed to work OK (just OK), but I couldn't tell if BOTH of my cats were getting dosed and by how much. I finally just switched to a powder form that should mix evenly with a wet food, which I can better monitor. No kidding!! EVERY brand is the same shape, same hardness. I swear they are all made by the same company and just resold under different packaging, so don't bother trying to get a different brand. I tried cutting them up and mixing them into wet food (to which I always add a little water anyway). My thought is that they would soften and take on the smell/taste of the wet food I know they like. It seemed to work OK (just OK), but I couldn't tell if BOTH of my cats were getting dosed and by how much. I finally just switched to a powder form that should mix evenly with a wet food, which I can... » Read More No kidding!! EVERY brand is the same shape, same hardness. I swear they are all made by the same company and just resold under different packaging, so don't bother trying to get a different brand. I tried cutting them up and mixing them into wet food (to which I always add a little water anyway). My thought is that they would soften and take on the smell/taste of the wet food I know they like. It seemed to work OK (just OK), but I couldn't tell if BOTH of my cats were getting dosed and by how much. I finally just switched to a powder form that should mix evenly with a wet food, which I can better monitor. « Show Less
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My father is diabetic, and my mother tests him at least twice a day. Since I am not 100% positive, even though it says it can be used in any machine, I am double checking with the company. I would hate for you to get them and find out they don't work. Though in my Mother's experience with different glucose meters, some meters don't work right, regardless of the strips used, and some strips are a 'bad' batch from the beginning. Tomorrow I should have a response from the company.
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Since ScoopFree has been hard to come by I've just started testing different brands... Ultra Pet Litter Pearls (perfect little pearl shapes) works so far ($22.97 per 7 lbs) but it's only been 3 days - I hoping it will last 10 days like the ScoopFree Just Crystals did for my two cats. The key is crystal size... not to small and not too large. I did try Dr. Elseys Senior Crystals (very small sandlike) didn't wok as nicely as ScoopFree but it works for another application for my older cat just fine. I just bought Fresh Step at Target ($14.49/8 lbs) and it should work as it's small enough crystals but I'll have to get back to you on that. Since ScoopFree has been hard to come by I've just started testing different brands... Ultra Pet Litter Pearls (perfect little pearl shapes) works so far ($22.97 per 7 lbs) but it's only been 3 days - I hoping it will last 10 days like the ScoopFree Just Crystals did for my two cats. The key is crystal size... not to small and not too large. I did try Dr. Elseys Senior Crystals (very small sandlike) didn't wok as nicely as ScoopFree but it works for another application for my older cat just fine. I just bought Fresh Step at Target ($14.49/8 lbs) and it should work as it's small enough... » Read More Since ScoopFree has been hard to come by I've just started testing different brands... Ultra Pet Litter Pearls (perfect little pearl shapes) works so far ($22.97 per 7 lbs) but it's only been 3 days - I hoping it will last 10 days like the ScoopFree Just Crystals did for my two cats. The key is crystal size... not to small and not too large. I did try Dr. Elseys Senior Crystals (very small sandlike) didn't wok as nicely as ScoopFree but it works for another application for my older cat just fine. I just bought Fresh Step at Target ($14.49/8 lbs) and it should work as it's small enough crystals but I'll have to get back to you on that. « Show Less
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Well I feel stupid because I never noticed the two different versions of this. I have been buying the pet urine one but will definitely get the cat one next time to see it if works better. My best guess (and this is from experience with both dog and cat pee) cat urine stinks up the house a lot worse than dog urine so possibly the cat urine product would be stronger and more effective on cat odors.
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You can buy a Relion Glucometer that has a lancet device very cheaply. The lancets for Relion are the cheapest I have found. They work with many meters also. I use mine with a Bayer Contour and Contour Next. I just switched to a new meter-Freestyle freedom lite. Because of my insurance. It uses less blood. The lancets from Relion work with this device as well.
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I know this was posted a long time ago, but I'm adding a reply in case anyone is still reading. My kitties love things that are typically no cost....When I eat a Nutrigrain bar, I fold the wrapper into quarters (lengthwise), and then tie a knot in the center. It crinkles AND flies around when they bat at it. It's one of the best things I ever did; you just have to watch for fraying and then toss it. It usually takes a few days, unless one of my kittens is going nuts. The Colorful Springs are a huge hit, and inexpensive, and they make noise when they roll across a hard floor.
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No, a blood glucose monitor has to use the matching strips. Using a monitor with a different brand of strips will result in an inaccurate reading or no reading at all.
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It didn't work, not at all. I would try something else. I took my 2 cats to vet today for his advice, and picked up something there.
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Honestly, I don't know too much about it, my dad is who used it and he always have mach one thing to the other, becase some strips has different shapes and has a little chip to insert into the glucometer......
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http://www.battlediabetes.com/articles/maintenance/non-invasive-blood-glucose-meter
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No kidding!! EVERY brand is the same shape, same hardness. I swear they are all made by the same company and just resold under different packaging, so don't bother trying to get a different brand. I tried cutting them up and mixing them into wet food (to which I always add a little water anyway). My thought is that they would soften and take on the smell/taste of the wet food I know they like. It seemed to work OK (just OK), but I couldn't tell if BOTH of my cats were getting dosed and by how much. I finally just switched to a powder form that should mix evenly with a wet food, which I can better monitor.
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My vet was pushing glucosmaine for my 8 year old Golden Retreiver. I laughed and said it didn't work for me. He responded that the MSM made all the difference in the world. One of the vet techs swore by it. I broke down and bought this online. My now 10 year old Golden gets up and down quicker than 2 years ago. I have started taking a similar suppliment and my knees are like they were 20 years ago. No clicks, pops or stiffness. This is an expensive product but you shouls see changes in 6 to eight weeks. If it doesn't work, you at least tried to help your dog. It should help anywhere there is cartilage. My vet was pushing glucosmaine for my 8 year old Golden Retreiver. I laughed and said it didn't work for me. He responded that the MSM made all the difference in the world. One of the vet techs swore by it. I broke down and bought this online. My now 10 year old Golden gets up and down quicker than 2 years ago. I have started taking a similar suppliment and my knees are like they were 20 years ago. No clicks, pops or stiffness. This is an expensive product but you shouls see changes in 6 to eight weeks. If it doesn't work, you at least tried to help your dog. It should help anywhere there... » Read More My vet was pushing glucosmaine for my 8 year old Golden Retreiver. I laughed and said it didn't work for me. He responded that the MSM made all the difference in the world. One of the vet techs swore by it. I broke down and bought this online. My now 10 year old Golden gets up and down quicker than 2 years ago. I have started taking a similar suppliment and my knees are like they were 20 years ago. No clicks, pops or stiffness. This is an expensive product but you shouls see changes in 6 to eight weeks. If it doesn't work, you at least tried to help your dog. It should help anywhere there is cartilage. « Show Less
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There is a Control Solution that is mentioned in the booklet manual that comes with it to test the unit to make sure it is working but it does not come with it. Also, from what I have read about the other True test glucose unites online, you can get the control Solution for free by visiting their website and they will send it to you. I have not tried this however.
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I know that cat urine has different chemicals to it. So it might help but I think the cat urine nature's miracle will work best. It is on amazon for about the same price.
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PetFlow no longer has these either. I am sooo disappointed they stopped making these too. They worked amazingly well with my cat. Now, like others I hope to be able to find another product that works this well.
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Nutrience Grain Free Cat Food,... $50.99Add to cartis there a smaller sized package that I can try anywhere? 18 lbs and $50 is a bit of a stretch to test it