Diabetes in Cats
Detection and Diagnosis
Watch for Changes
No one knows your cat better than you do, but it is important that your cat is thoroughly examined by a vet at least once a year. Diabetes can cause visible changes in your cat’s behaviour and health. For cats at risk, more frequent visits may be advised by your vet.
How Common is Pet Diabetes?
How Common is Pet Diabetes?
Knowing the signs of diabetes is the first step in protecting your cat’s health. If any of these signs apply to your cat, bring your cat to your vet for a checkup:
Urinates frequently or large amounts leading to more frequent litter changes or a heavier cat litter tray
Drinks a lot of water or drinks from unusual water sources
Always hungry
Weight loss
Dull or dry coat
Sleeps more or is less active
A Visit to Your Vet
If your cat shows signs of diabetes, your vet will ask about them, and check your cat’s general health to rule out the possibility of other conditions or infections.
Your vet will test your cat for the presence of glucose and ketones in their urine and high levels of glucose in their blood. The blood sample will be checked for high levels of glucose, and possibly for a protein called fructosamine. Your cat may need repeated tests to show consistently high blood glucose before your vet can make a definite diagnosis.
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