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Feline Diabetes and Caring for Your Cat

Do you suspect that your cat has feline diabetes? Have your vet examined immediately by a veterinary as death can result if the animal is not treated promptly. If your cat does have this disease, your cat can have a good life if you care for him or her properly.

Symptoms of feline diabetes can include weight loss, poor condition of the coat, increased appetite, weakness, and lethargy. Your vet will run tests of the blood and urine to determine if your pet's symptoms are caused by diabetes or another medical condition.

If you cat does have feline diabetes, your veterinary will be able to provide information on caring for your cat. Ask if any support groups are available locally, and find out who can care for your cat if you need to go away for a few days.

Although a few cats will respond to dietary and oral medications alone. Most will require insulin which is given by injection. Your vet will teach you how to do this. Your cat should get used to the injections, so do not worry that you are harming your cat with shots. In fact, a cat that needs insulin and doesn't receive it will eventually die.

As insulin needs can change frequently, you will need to monitor your cat's insulin levels through urine or blood testing and adjust the insulin dosage accordingly. In addition to test results, signals that your cat is not getting enough insulin include weight loss, excessive urination, dandruff, poor coat condition, lethargy and changes in pupil size.

If you are willing to give injections and administer tests, you can keep your cat healthy and enjoy many happy years with your pet in spite of feline diabetes.