{"id":21421,"date":"2021-01-22T09:27:20","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T14:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalvet.ca\/?page_id=21421"},"modified":"2022-03-03T14:32:40","modified_gmt":"2022-03-03T19:32:40","slug":"cat-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/globalvet.ca\/en\/nutrition\/nutrition-cat\/cat-specialized\/cat-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Diabetes, a common disease that\u2019s chronic but manageable<\/h2>\n<p>That\u2019s right: Diabetes is fairly common in middle-aged and older cats, with most diagnosed between age 8 and 13. But what exactly is feline diabetes? It\u2019s a disease in which your cat\u2019s metabolism is unable to control their blood sugar levels, either because their pancreas doesn\u2019t produce enough insulin or because their body is unable to properly use the insulin it does produce.<\/p>\n<p>Experts agree that the vast majority of diabetic cats (80% to 90%) have type 2 diabetes\u2014similar to the type 2 diabetes seen in humans.<\/p>\n<p>The risk factors for feline diabetes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obesity\n<ul>\n<li>Obese cats are 4 times as likely to become diabetic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Taking certain medication<\/li>\n<li>A genetic predisposition<\/li>\n<li>Severe or chronic pancreatitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Left untreated, diabetes can lead to fatal kidney, heart, or neurological complications, so take your cat in to see your veterinarian if you notice any of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased thirst<\/li>\n<li>Increased urine production (urinating more often and in larger amounts)<\/li>\n<li>A marked increase in hunger<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss despite increased appetite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is no cure for diabetes\u2014your cat will have it for the rest of their life. Fortunately, the condition can be effectively managed using a three-pronged approach combining:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Insulin injections<\/li>\n<li>Physical exercise<\/li>\n<li>Dietary changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That means nutrition is an important aspect of your diabetic cat\u2019s life. Why? Because it has a direct effect on their metabolism, and therefore on their blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, feeding your cat veterinary food recommended for feline diabetes can reduce the amount of insulin required. You heard that right! Some cats can even be weaned off insulin injections completely if their human feeds them a proper diet combined with aggressive and early treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Every cat is unique, including yours. That\u2019s why there\u2019s no universal recipe for treating feline diabetes. When your cat is diagnosed, your vet will do an exam and determine a treatment plan based on your cat\u2019s needs and the specifics of their illness.<\/p>\n<p>The same goes for kitty\u2019s new diet. Your vet is in the best position to prescribe food formulated to help manage your feline friend\u2019s diabetes based on the rest of the treatment plan.<\/p>\n<p>Your veterinary team will recommend:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Special food<\/li>\n<li>Precise feeding amounts and how to calculate them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They\u2019ll also give you tips on how to safely stimulate your diabetic cat, get them moving, and still spoil them from time to time, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Feeding strategies<\/li>\n<li>Treat options<\/li>\n<li>Ways to motivate them to exercise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Combined, these efforts will help improve your cat\u2019s overall wellbeing. And once their disease is under control, you can both go back to enjoying your life together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diabetes, a common disease that\u2019s chronic but manageable That\u2019s right: Diabetes is fairly common in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":14869,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/nutrition.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-21421","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Globalvet | Diabetes in your cat<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Does your cat have diabetes? 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