How to Regulate Feline Diabetes
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 cells absorbing glucose and turning it into energy to fuel the body. Most feline diabetes cases are a result of diet. Cats that are obese or eat a poorly balanced diet carry a higher risk of developing diabetes.
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Regulating Feline Diabetes
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Find a veterinarian with whom you communicate well and trust. Ask the veterinarian about her experience and training treating diabetic cats. Make certain the veterinarian knows the philosophy of treating diabetic cats.
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Learn about your cat's insulin type. Make certain to use the correct syringe for insulin injections. Take your cat's insulin to your pharmacist when you purchase the syringes and make sure the pharmacist approves the syringe.
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Learn the insulin activity. This will allow you to know when to expect a climax of insulin action that responds to low points of your feline's blood sugar. This is very important in watching for diabetic complications such as kidney disease.
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Feed your cat a nutritious, balanced diet. If your cat is overweight, put him on a diet. If your cat is taking insulin twice a day, feed four meals daily: one with each insulin injection, one in the late afternoon and one in the late evening.
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Use a glucometer to monitor blood glucose levels.
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Tips & Warnings
Feeding your cat a balanced diet based on animal protein and meats, not vegetable products, and regular exercise will help to reduce the animal's risk of developing feline diabetes.
Symptoms of feline diabetes include:
1. Excessive thirst
2. Excessive urination
3. Excessive/Increased appetite
4. Dehydration
5. Weight loss
5. Depression
6. Weakness
7. Vomiting
8. Raid breathing
If your cat is experiencing any of these symptoms, schedule a visit with your vet immediately.
