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clinical signs associated with diabetes mellitus is key to making a successful diagnosis, as well as achieving treatment success. 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.
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...
Diagnosis. The classical clinical signs of diabetes in cats are polyuria, polydipsia, and weight loss.
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.
Optimising bodyweight, feeding an appropriate diet and using a longer acting insulin preparation (eg, protamine zinc insulin, insulin glargine or insulin detemir) are all factors that are likely to result in improved glycaemic control in the majority of cats.
20 Φεβ 2015 · Body weight and body condition should be monitored regularly (eg, every 1–2 weeks) in all diabetic cats – by owners at home, or in the clinic if required. Calorie restriction is used to encourage weight loss if the cat is overweight, once moderately good glycaemic control has been achieved.
The four main symptoms of diabetes mellitus are increased thirst, increased urination, weight loss, and increased appetite. These signs may go unnoticed, especially in the early stages of the disease, or if a cat spends a lot of time outdoors.
