Cats are one of the most popular pets in North
America. They are loving pets, capable
of providing you years of companionship.
Like other pets, cats can sometimes get sick. There are several different types of ailments
that cats can get, one of which is feline diabetes. Feline diabetes is a serious disease,
although it can be treated by a veterinarian.
Diabetes is more common with humans than with cats or
other animals. The cause of diabetes is actually quite simple. Sugar, or glucose, is found in the
blood. The level of blood sugar in the
body or the animal is kept under control by hormone insulin, which the pancreas
produces. When the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin, diabetes is to blame.
The symptoms of feline diabetes will vary. The most common symptoms include an increase
in urine and an increase in thirst.
Other symptoms of feline diabetes include a loss of appetite, weight
loss, and a poor coat. An increase in
thirst is easy to detect, as you can easily notice the water dish empty
throughout the day.
If you don’t get your cat treated for feline diabetes
immediately, the cat will eventually become inactive, vomit on a regular basis,
and eventually fall into a coma. On the
other hand, if you get the diabetes treated in time, the cat will more than
likely lead a normal and healthy life.
Keep in mind that treatment doesn't happen overnight – it takes time and
dedication.
Cats that have feline diabetes will need to be given food
at the same time every day. They should be prevented from going outside as
well. If your cat has diabetes, you’ll
need to give him insulin shots once or twice or a day. Once your veterinarian checks your cat, he
will tell you how many shots and how much insulin you need to give your
cat.
Before you give your cat his insulin shot, you should
always make sure that he has some food first.
If he hasn't eaten and you give him a shot anyway, he could end up with
a hypoglycemic shock. This can also
occur from too much insulin as well. A
hypo can be really dangerous, and should be avoided at all costs. If your cat gets a hypoglycemic shock and you aren't around, he may end up dying.
If you have to give insulin shots to your cat due to
feline diabetes, you should always keep a watchful eye on him after you have
administered the shot. After your cat
has been on insulin for a period of time, your vet may reduce the amount of
insulin. Even though he may have to stay
on insulin the rest of his life, he will lead an otherwise healthy life.
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