Feline Diabetes Symptoms List
In the early stages of the disease, otherwise healthy cats will often show few other symptoms, if any. The prime candidate for diabetes is an older obese male, but it can affect male or female cats of any age. This is typically a very manageable disease. Most cats with diabetes can live out full, normal lives, except for the need for treatment. Some cats that receive treatment may experience only mild forms of these symptoms, and others will stop requiring treatment after a time. As in humans, weight management is a key factor, as is level of exercise. Both weight reduction and exercise help your cat to regulate blood sugar levels. You can help to prevent the onset of this disease by doing two things. Ensure that you don't overfeed your cat, and also that your cat is getting regular exercise. If your cat tends to be sedentary, stimulate her to exercise by regularly engaging her and providing plenty of toys.
Feline Diabetes Symptoms
Progressive Feline Diabetes SymptomsAs the disease progresses, other signs and symptoms become more common.
In addition, a condition known as Ketoacidosis can develop in some diabetic cats. If left untreated, this can be potentially fatal. Ketoacidosis has it's own set of symptoms as follows...
Feline Diabetic Ketoacidosis Symptoms
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