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 ...

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 ...

Diabetes is a common hormonal disorder in cats that affects the body’s ability to process sugar, with up to 1 percent of cats developing diabetes at some point in their lives (1). Pet parents of cats ...

Our cat has been overweight for years and came down with diabetes two years ago, at 11. We have treated it with a prescription diet and insulin shots twice a day. The food hasn’t really made much ...

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 ...

Veterinary teams enhance feline diabetes management through personalized care, effective communication, and evolving treatment options for improved quality of life.

I love to keep you updated on newer medicines that will make our lives easier and help our pets stay healthier. There is just such a new medical treatment for feline diabetics. It is estimated that ...

An extract from a desert berry used in traditional Chinese medicine restored insulin function and stabilized metabolism in diabetic mice. The findings hint at a powerful natural alternative for ...

Jacquie Rand receives no current funding from organisations related to diabetes in dogs or cats. She has an honorary position at the University of Queensland and is employed by the not-for-profit ...