Purina Veterinary Diagnostics®
At-home monitoring tool for feline patients with diabetes & urinary tract conditions.
Purina® Glucotest® brand Feline Urinary Glucose Detection System, may assist in monitoring your diabetic cat’s condition at home, while working in conjunction with your veterinarian to achieve optimal glucose control.
Instructions
Step 1
Start with a clean litter box. Use mild soap and warm water to clean the box. Do not use bleach or other strong sanitizing cleaners as they can alter the accuracy of Glucotest.
Step 2
Fill the cat's litter box with approximately 1-1/2 inches of litter, or about half of what you would normally use. CAUTION: Do not add baking soda products to the litter as this can alter the accuracy of Glucotest.
Step 3
Add the entire contents of one Glucotest packet to the litter and blend completely into the litter using a clean, dry utensil. Do not touch the indicator pieces with your skin as this may cause a "false positive" response.
Step 4
Place the litter box in a dry area away from humidity. Humid areas such as damp basements and bathrooms may affect the accuracy of results and should be avoided.
Step 5
Check the cat's litter box several times within a 12-hour period for a distinct color change in the Glucotest pieces. Use the Color Chart included in this pamphlet and record observations. If a clumping/scooping litter is used, clients might have to break open the clumps to observe Glucotest pieces which have come in direct contact with the cat's urine.
Color Chart
After the cat has urinated on Glucotest pieces, use the Color Chart on the package to determine the approximate glucose level in the cat's urine.
Ask your veterinarian about Purina Veterinary Diets® DM Dietetic Managment® brand feline formula.