Lab value · GLU
Glucose in cats, explained
Glucose is blood sugar. Stressed cats at the clinic often show temporarily high glucose.
What a higher glucose can mean
A higher glucose can be stress — or, if persistent, diabetes.
What a lower glucose can mean
Low glucose is uncommon and worth discussing promptly.
Questions to ask your vet
Ask your vet
- Is this glucose result from stress or something to follow up?
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Frequently asked questions
What is Glucose in a cat blood test?
Glucose is blood sugar. Stressed cats at the clinic often show temporarily high glucose.
What does a high glucose mean in cats?
A higher glucose can be stress — or, if persistent, diabetes.
What does a low glucose mean in cats?
Low glucose is uncommon and worth discussing promptly.
What is a normal glucose level for a cat?
A typical feline reference interval is about Example only: 71 – 159 mg/dL. Use the range printed on your cat’s report — it differs between labs., but every lab sets its own range. The range printed on your cat’s report is the one to use.
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