Feline Diabetes
Feline
diabetes is the inability to produce the correct amount of insulin in the cat’s
body. The body is unable to regulate
its blood sugar levels which are controlled by insulin. It occurs in one in every 400 to 500
cats. Male cats are more likely to have
diabetes than female cats. Causes of
feline diabetes are genetics, infections, and viral diseases. For more information Click Here .
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Risk Factors: ·
Over the age of 6 ·
Neutered ·
Male ·
Obesity |
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Symptoms: ·
Excessive urination ·
Excessive thirst ·
Weight loss ·
Vomiting |
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Types of Diabetes: Type 1 requires daily insulin shots as the cat cannot produce his
own insulin. Type 2 requires a change in diet as the cat can produce its own insulin
but cannot respond to it. |
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Needles:
Insulin
syringes are ultra fine for greater comfort and do not cause injury to the
cat. |
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Insulin: A hormone produced by the pancreas, a large gland that lies
near the stomach. Insulin regulates
the amount of sugar in the blood. |
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Max Wilson- Diagnosed with
feline diabetes in 2000. Created By: Anne Wilson Last Modified: 2/21/05 |
