Random Blood Glucose. The average level of glucose in the bloodstream of a normal adult ranges from 70 to 130 mg/dL before meals and less than 180 milligrams per deciliter, or mg/dL, 2 hours after starting a meal, according to the American Diabetes Association.A random blood glucose test can be done at any time.he average level of glucose in the bloodstream of a normal adult ranges from 70 to 130 mg/dL before meals and less than 180 milligrams per deciliter, or mg/dL, 2 hours after starting a meal, according to the American Diabetes Association. A random blood glucose test can be done at any time.
Subcutaneous fluids may be given as often as is needed, but for most cats that require fluid supplementation, SQ. fluids are most often provided between once a week and once a day (with 2-3 times weekly being most common).
Tramadol can be administered orally at a dose of 1 to 4 mg/kg twice daily. Tramadol has the advantage of being an oral preparation that is not a controlled drug. However, some cats find the taste unpalatable, and both dysphoria and mydriasis have been reported as side effects in some cats, particularly at higher doses. Buprenorphine can also be used for chronic pain and is a good option in cats that are difficult to medicate or those that do not respond well to tramadol.