How Do You Take Care Of Diabetic Cats?
One in four hundred cats are likely to be diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes mellitus, or “sugar” diabetes is caused by the inability of the hormone insulin to properly balance blood sugar (glucose) levels. The good news is that if you love your cat, and are willing to take care of him or her, they can have a long and good quality of life. My cat, who is 12, has lived with diabetes for nearly 8 years, and is chugging right along.Learn how to identify the warning signs, and then how to take care of your diabetic cat. Watch out for excessive urination and drinking. These are the two most common warning signs something is wrong. Cats’ bodies try to flush out the excess sugar that builds up as part of diabetes and they will drink and pee far more than normal. Excess urination is known as Polyuria (PU). Excessive thirst is called Polydipsia (PD). Weight loss and lethargy are also two signs. Get your cat to the vet as soon as possible. The vet will run a series of tests by checking urine, blo
