diabetes

[Ms Bigfoot]

What advices do you have when it comes to a cat with diabetes? What is the most important thing to pay attention to and watch out for???

Thanks

 

[Meowliciousness]

Tips for Treatment (SOURCE - https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departm...ormation/feline-health-topics/feline-diabetes)

1. You can do it! Treating your cat may sound difficult, but for most owners it soon becomes routine.
2. Work very closely with your veterinarian to get the best results for your cat.
3. Once your cat has been diagnosed, it's best to start insulin therapy as soon as possible.
4. Home glucose monitoring can be very helpful.
5. Tracking your cat's water intake, activity level, appetite, and weight can be beneficial.
6. A low carbohydrate diet helps diabetic cats maintain proper glucose levels.
7. With careful treatment, your cat's diabetes may well go into remission.
8. If your cat shows signs of hypoglycemia (lethargy, weakness, tremors, seizures, vomiting) apply honey, a glucose solution, or dextrose gel to the gums and immediately contact a veterinarian.

 

[Tigger]

Tips for Treatment (SOURCE - https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departm...ormation/feline-health-topics/feline-diabetes)

1. You can do it! Treating your cat may sound difficult, but for most owners it soon becomes routine.
2. Work very closely with your veterinarian to get the best results for your cat.
3. Once your cat has been diagnosed, it's best to start insulin therapy as soon as possible.
4. Home glucose monitoring can be very helpful.
5. Tracking your cat's water intake, activity level, appetite, and weight can be beneficial.
6. A low carbohydrate diet helps diabetic cats maintain proper glucose levels.
7. With careful treatment, your cat's diabetes may well go into remission.
8. If your cat shows signs of hypoglycemia (lethargy, weakness, tremors, seizures, vomiting) apply honey, a glucose solution, or dextrose gel to the gums and immediately contact a veterinarian.

great piece of information...

 

[KittenFortune]

 

[bibibis]

The most important thing to pay attention to with a cat with diabetes is to closely monitor their blood sugar levels and work with a veterinarian to maintain a consistent and regulated insulin regimen.