Hello all!

Just a question for all the vets out there, just trying to determine if what I am "feeling" is actually ketosis? This happened during pre-op, and immediately after the surgery. Then it stopped during my stall, and now that I am out of the stall it started again. My symptoms...It feels like I have the constant taste of alcohol in my mouth, almost like a burning sensation. It doesn't seem to be coming from my mouth per se, but more from like the inside of my body and my mouth is acting like an exhaust system for the vapors (not a very good description, but the best I could come up with, sorry). It's like...like I am doing gargles with vodka all day long!!! It's just a very weird feeling/taste that I can't get rid of, no matter how much water I drink. And I also have a constant feeling of something stuck in my throat, although that may be unrelated?

Also, when you were in ketosis, was the smell limited to just your breath or did you excrete it through your body as well? I am just curious...

Thanks all!

Sorry never experienced that ...not sure.

Never had that or have heard of it. I was on a diet long ago and I'm ketosis for two weeks.

Horrid bad breath is a normal sign of ketosis. Body odor can be as well. Not sure about the metallic taste though.

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Not sure if ketosis or dehydration.

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It sounds to me like you are describing dehydration., although I get this really rank metallic taste in my mouth-like sucking on pennies-when I am in ketosis. You can always buy keto sticks and test your urine if you want to know if you are in ketosis or not. You can get them at most pharmacies behind the counter without a prescription, just ask.