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Diabetic cats typically present for investigation of polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia and weight loss, although the ratio in which these individual signs occur may vary between patients. Reduced activity, attitude, ability to jump, plantigrade (and even palmigrade) posture and unkempt hair coat might also be present.
6 Μαρ 2023 · Many diabetic cats have a ravenous appetite, often pestering their owners for more food after clearing out their bowls. Many owners may not immediately realize, especially if their cat has long fur, that despite their cat’s limitless appetite, they are actually losing weight.
For cats who are overweight when diagnosed with diabetes, slow, controlled weight loss under the close monitoring of a veterinarian is very important to achieve better control over blood glucose levels. The optimal timing of meals for diabetic cats is controversial.
If your cat is overweight, your veterinarian will recommend a diet formulated to promote weight loss while offering adequate levels of easily digestible protein. If your cat is underweight, a diet with a higher caloric density may be recommended.
Signs and Symptoms. A diabetic cat will typically display a combination of these four classic signs: Increased appetite. Weight loss. Excessive thirst. Increased urination. Excessive thirst and frequent urination are the signs most likely to be noticed first by cat owners.
Controlled weight loss via energy restriction is important to normalize the body condition and muscle mass in obese diabetic cats. 80 A suitable weight loss diet for a diabetic cat is fat <4 g/100 kcal, carbohydrates <3 g/100 kcal, and protein >10 g/kcal. 80 Increasing the proportion of wet food helps to decrease energy intake and body weight ...
20 Απρ 2012 · An alarming number of cats are developing diabetes mellitus, which is the inability to produce enough insulin to balance blood sugar, or glucose, levels. Left untreated, it can lead to weight...
