Cat Health

Diabetes, a condition in which the body cannot produce or absorb insulin, can affect household pets as well as humans. Without insulin, the body cannot break down simple sugars (such as...

Home testing using "ear pricks" to measure the blood glucose level of a diabetic cat might sound difficult, and even painful for the cat. But with practice, testing your cat will become as routine...

Did you know that cats, just like people, can develop diabetes? Diabetes occurs when the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin, which the body needs to efficiently process sugars, fats and...

When a cat is diagnosed with diabetes, it may become necessary for the owner to inject it with insulin. Even though the veterinary staff will instruct owners on how to proceed with injecting...

There is no known cure for feline diabetes, but the condition can be managed through diet, exercise and medication. According to veterinarian Dr. Donna Spector, about 70 percent of diabetic cats...

With pets' life spans increasing as a result of proper veterinary care, spay/neuter and good nutrition, more dogs and cats are diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes occurs when the blood glucose level...

Diabetes in cats has no cure, but it is not a death sentence. Committed owners who are willing to treat a diabetic cat at home can be rewarded with many more years with their pet.

Diabetic cats may not respond well to prescription foods meant for overweight cats. The Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook indicates that, in general, diabetic cats respond well to dietary...

In the past several years, feline diabetes has become more prominent. Diabetes in cats affects them a lot like type 2 Diabetes affects humans. Cats still make insulin, but their body becomes...

Feline diabetes is a result of the feline pancreas no longer producing insulin, not properly responding to insulin, or both. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that is responsible for...

Diabetes is caused by abnormalities in the pancreas. It is not an uncommon illness among modern pets. According to Holistic Pet, one in 400 cats and one in 500 dogs develop the disease. The...

Feline diabetes affects 1 in 400 cats, according to Feline Diabetes.com. The good news is, it is considered a treatable disorder. With insulin injections, exercise and a proper diet, a diabetic...

Feline diabetes (Diabetes mellitus) is a complex, though somewhat common disease in cats. It is caused by a lack of or deficiency of insulin in the body, and cats with greater risk factors for...

Treating a diabetic cat who's not responding to insulin can be both frustrating and heartbreaking. But in many cats, insulin resistance has a simple cause that's easy to fix. Learn to home test so...

Feline companions require medications for a variety of illnesses, diseases and infections. In some cases, a cat may become diabetic due to its diet, environmental factors or genetics and will...

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder. When the secretion of insulin is not sufficient to balance the production of glucose, diabetes results. In cats, there are two types of diabetes: type 1 and type...

Pet owners who have cats with diabetes know how challenging it can be to give those daily insulin injections. Even the most patient kitty can become uncooperative when the procedure is unpleasant....

Pets are more than just animals to most of us, they are part of the family. So, when your little, furry one is diagnosed with diabetes, it can be very scary. Diabetes in cats is just as manageable...

Diabetes in cats occurs when your cat's insulin doesn't balance out her glucose levels. Insulin is a chemical responsible for keeping glucose levels in a safe range. Glucose is what gives the body...

Cats are the favorite pets of millions of Americans and are beloved members of the family. Unfortunately, cats are also susceptible to human-like diseases such as diabetes. Vanadium Picolinate is...

The number of cases of feline diabetes reported by veterinarians has increased greatly in recent years. Although the condition is not a death sentence, it is essential that it be treated. If left...

Diabetes is a common ailment in domestic cats. In fact, it is the most common ailment they suffer from. Many owners of diabetic cats choose to give daily doses of the dietary supplement chromium...

Just like humans, cats can develop diabetes. Older obese cats, usually males, are most at risk for developing feline diabetes. Many diabetic cats may require subcutaneous (under the skin) insulin...

Your cat's body needs the hormone insulin to use glucose. In diabetics, either the cat doesn't have enough insulin or doesn't use it right. Most cats diagnosed with diabetes mellitus need insulin...

Cats owners often consider their pets very resilient animals. However, when cats lose weight with no apparent cause it can be disturbing. Many issues can contribute to rapid weight loss in a...

Feline diabetes is a disease signified by the body's inability to produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar, causing cats to slowly starve to death. Diabetes can easily be recognized and...

If you've noticed your cat is thirsty all the time, has lost weight or has stopped grooming itself, it might be a problem common to more than half of all cats--diabetes. Most cats will develop...

Despite being affectionate, outgoing members of our families, cats are by nature secretive animals. It is a legacy of their wild ancestral roots to hide any weakness, including diabetes, to...

Diabetes is a serious but treatable disease that can affect cats. Work with a veterinarian to properly diagnose and treat feline diabetes.

To many cat owners, a diagnosis of diabetes in their pet is usually unexpected and often problematic. Many times, owners may not realize their pet is sick until it exhibits symptoms. Treatment...

Cats are like all other animals, they can develop diabetes. Diabetes doesn't have to mean the end of the cat's life, it just means that blood glucose levels will need to be closely monitored to...

Lantus insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin, used by people with diabetes, that usually lasts up to about 24 hours. It is still new in its use for cats, although it is showing promise. There...

Diabetes in cats, as in humans, is caused by a lack of insulin or the body's inability to use it properly, which leads to high blood sugar levels. The disease is more common in older cats, and it...

Just like humans, pets of all kinds can develop diabetes. One of the most common ways to treat this condition in cats is through the use of protamine zinc insulin (PZI) to regulate the release of...

Owners whose cats are diagnosed with diabetes most likely are quite concerned about their cats' prognosis. Nowadays, diabetes in cats can be quite manageable, often allowing cats to lead quite...

When glucose levels in cats increase, cats develop a variety of symptoms indicative of diabetes. Fortunately, most diabetic cats may have a good prognosis thanks to insulin injections and careful...

Lantus, or insulin glargine, is the insulin of choice for many veterinarians treating diabetic cats. When used correctly in combination with a high-protein, low-carbohydrate, all-wet food diet,...

Feline diabetes is a highly treatable, sometimes curable disease that results when a cat's pancreas no longer produces enough insulin or the cat's cells develop resistance to its own insulin....

According to FelineDiabetes.com, a cat weighing about 10 lbs. should urinate roughly 6 oz. a day or less, drinking about 6.75 oz. of water. Cats have their own habits, but drinking and urinating...

While feline diabetes is a serious condition that needs immediate medical treatment, its diagnosis need not overwhelm a cat owner. The disease, which often leads to kidney failure, is treatable...

Insulin shots should be given to your cat at the same time every day. By keeping the timing consistent, the medication is most effective and your cat can get acclimated to a certain routine....

I previously wrote on spotting diabetes in your cat: a disease that affects about 1 in every 200 cats in the US. They usually require insulin when diagnosed as diabetics. Insulin requires proper...

Feline diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as sugar diabetes, is a medical condition in which a cat's body doesn't produce enough insulin or fails to process it regularly. While incurable,...

Feline diabetes occurs when the pancreas is unable to create sufficient insulin, or when a cat becomes insensitive to insulin production. Treatment is aimed at regulating and maintaining healthy...

How to spot the symptoms of diabetes in cats in order to obtain the proper professional care and management.

Diabetes is a complex, often misunderstood illness in all species, but if you find your pet diagnosed with diabetes, don't panic. Diabetes is highly treatable in felines, and a diabetic cat can...

Diabetes, caused by the under-production of insulin, is typically seen in overweight middle-aged and senior cats. As frightening as a diagnosis of feline diabetes can be, there is no need to...

Just like humans, cats can be diagnosed with diabetes. The most common signs of feline diabetes are excessive thirst and water consumption, excessive urination and fast weight loss. Veterinarians...

Cats develop diabetes in much the same way that people get diabetes type 2. Cats develop problems not being able to manufacture or process blood sugar. Symptoms of feline diabetes include vastly...

Do you have a diabetic cat? If so, you may need to give your cat insulin shots once or twice a day as prescribed by your veterinarian. You may also want to test your cat's blood sugar levels, so...