Feline diabetes mellitus is most often type 2—insulin-resistant diabetes associated with chronic hyperglycemia and obesity. ¹ Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 is largely preventa ...

Learning a pet has diabetes can be a shock. Sadly, about 20% of diabetic cats and dogs are euthanized within a year of diagnosis due to the impacts on the pets' health and their owners' lifestyle and ...

I’ve felt extremely frustrated with the treatment of my diabetic patients over the past five years. I read veterinary journals and go to continuing education programs on feline diabetes, but I don’t ...

The causes of diabetes mellitus in cats remain unknown although there has been a strong debate about whether a dry food diet puts cats at greater risk for diabetes. A new study suggests that weight ...

Diabetes mellitus (also called sugar diabetes) is becoming more common in our society. Genetics and lifestyle play an important role in humans; however numerous processes can contribute to the ...

If you were to list health conditions that affect cats, diabetes might not be near the top of your list. While it’s a relatively common condition for humans, with millions in the US alone affected, we ...

Diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes occurs in cats, as in dogs and humans. In cats, it is primarily a disease of middle-aged to older animals, however. It is rarely seen in cats younger than eight ...

Learn the benefits and risks of feeding your feline some sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are a popular staple veggie in many ...

Q My husband and I are researching the best food possible for our cat. There is great debate over dry food vs. wet. What do you recommend? A The good news is, owners increasingly care and care ...

Earlier I offered advice to a Sunnyvale man who was worried that giving his cat twice-daily insulin injects for diabetes would harm their bond. I also asked readers who have been in the same situation ...