Hi, My cat(the same one with the breathing problem) has a high
glucose level in the urine. As a matter of routine I check the glucose level in the urine of my cat every couple of months. His urine glucose was higher than normal last week, and in the days since it has risen higher than that. He has not been eating during the bout with the breathing problem and once a vet did not want to check the blood glucose level on a cat I had because the cat had not been eating so the read would not be accurate. Could the high and higher levels of glucose in the urine for the last week come as the result of my cat not eating. Also, can it result from dehydration? Are there any other reasons for high glucose in the urine other than diabetes?

Even though the glucose level in the urine is high my cat doesn't show many of the typical signs of diabetes- no excessive drinking, in fact he really doesn't want to drink at all and tends toward dehydration I think because he had mucus in his throat from the breathing problem. He only urinates about twice a day. No acidic or fruity odor to the urine or breath. I think I read where infections could cause high glucose levels and he is overcoming a sinus infection. Could this be the reason for the high blucose level in his urine? Any input on this would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

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