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• It has two significant populations of cells—one that produces the enzymes necessary for proper food digestion and another group producing the hormone insulin. ...
• " This is when a cat walks on its back heels (hocks) instead of up on its toe pads. ...
• Since glucose is not entering cells, diabetic cats have very high blood glucose levels. ...
• Once a cat is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, the veterinarian will determine an appropriate treatment plan. ... After initial regulation some cats are switched to oral medications called hypoglycemic agents that help insulin receptors on the cells respond to the cat's own insulin. No two diabetic cats are alike in their responses to treatment. ...
• When regulating a diabetic cat, owners need to be patient because the treatment plan can change. ...
• To control diabetes mellitus, cats need consistent administration of medication and food. It is best if a cat eats a little bit before each insulin injection, and a two meal a day feeding regiment is ideal. ...
• Owners need to monitor their diabetic cats at home once treatment is initiated. Observing a cat's drinking habits and how frequently water bowls need to be refilled is important. ... The veterinarian will measure the cat's blood sugar every few hours to determine when and how effectively the insulin is regulating the blood sugar. ...
• Owners do not typically monitor their cat's blood or urine sugar at home. ... Many cats are diabetic for the rest of their lives. ...
• If you have a diabetic cat, proper handling and administration of insulin is crucial for success. ... Rubbing corn syrup on a suspected hypoglycemic cat's gums is a good temporary measure for administering glucose until veterinary care is available. ...

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• Does your cat or dog have diabetes?  Could they be at risk for diabetes?  These are questions that many pet owners face at some time in the life of a pet. ...
•   All diabetic dogs and up to 50% of diabetic cats suffer from Type 1 diabetes mellitus where their body does not produce any insulin. Type 2 diabetes may affect 50% of diabetic cats. ...
• In most diabetic animals, the underlying cause of the disease remains unclear. ...
• Weight loss -- Diabetic animals lose weight in spite of having an increased appetite .
•   If the pet is alert enough, it should be encouraged to eat canned food mixed with Karo syrup. ...   A hypoglycemic diabetic pet should not be left unattended overnight.
• Diabetic ketoacidosis, though not common, can be a complication of diabetes in pets. ...
• Hind end weakness (dropped hocks), as a result of nerve damage in that area, is a complication seen in diabetic cats and is often reversible with regulation of blood glucose.
• NPH, lente, Ultralente, and PZI may all be used in cats and it is a process of trial and error to determine which insulin works best in an individual cat. ...
• In spite of the risk of complications, diabetes can be treated and most diabetic dogs and cats do well. ...
• For pets that eat all their food quickly, feeding 50% of the food at the time of each insulin shot is recommended. For pets that nibble throughout the day, a small amount of canned food can be fed with each shot. To make sure that the animal is eating, it is best to offer the food just before giving the insulin.

• "Since obesity is an underlying factor in the disease, keeping your cat or dog trim and healthy may help prevent diabetes. ...
• Most diabetic pets require one or two daily injections of insulin to control blood glucose levels. ...
• Cohn recommends a diet high in protein for diabetic cats and a high-fiber diet for diabetic dogs. ...
• Spaying in female diabetic pets. ...
• Treating a diabetic pet involves close monitoring. ...
• If you notice any of these signs in an otherwise responsive pet, offer the pet food. ...
• Daily insulin injections are the most effective means of treating diabetic pets. ...
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• Caring for a diabetic pet can be a fulfilling experience, and diabetic pets can provide just as much companionship and enjoyment as your other pets. ... Cohn, pet owners should not expect their diabetic pets to have a significantly shorter life span than healthy pets. ...
• Have your pet wear a "Diabetic" identification tag in case he gets lost. ...
• While diabetes cannot be cured, with consistent treatment, patience and love, your diabetic pet can live a normal, happy, healthy life.
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•   Now I have only been out of school for 4 years, but feel very well versed in many areas and since my cat is diabetic I have first-hand personal experience what it is like which makes it easier for me to relate to owners with diabetic pets. ...
•   I have people who REFUSE to treat their diabetic pets as well. ...
• Diet is a major concern when having a diabetic pet.   I feed my cat the new Purina DM food because cats are not small dogs and they seem to do better with a high protein, high fat diet since they are obligate carnivores whereas a dog does better with low fat, high fiber diet (like diabetic people) to reduce blood sugar spikes after eating. ...   There's a lot of preservatives and dyes in commercial food, but convenience usually wins and owners choose to feed kibble. ...
•   Most of my cat patients are on Humulin U insulin ONCE daily but a few are on twice daily with Humulin N. ...
• Personally, I use them on occasion for my cat, but it's difficult with 2 cats in the house. ...
•   Initially if the diabetic is stable, I will show the owner (or have tech show owner) how to give the injections and start on a low dose of insulin (0. ...

• Diabetes and the treatment for diabetes in the dog and cat are interesting and challenging topics. ... )  Each case seems to be different, and regulating the diabetic dog or cat so that their blood glucose levels are as normal as possible is vitally important.   The real problem with a diabetic dog or cat is that even in the presence of sugar (glucose) in the blood stream, something interferes with the entry of that sugar into the body's cells where it is required for the life sustaining energy of those cells. ...
• This occurs most often in cats where diabetic signs are variable.   Some diabetic cats may even have periods where they no longer need insulin injections. These periods are unpredictable and blood sugar level tests may need to be done routinely and the cat watched closely for signs of reoccurring diabetes.
•   Muscle wasting and weakness are commonly seen in diabetic cats.
•   There are now special diets made just for diabetic dogs and cats, too.   These are prescription only diets and can play an important role in maintaining the diabetic patient.   It is important to note that for optimum blood glucose levels to be maintained the dog or cat needs to have three parameters in balance on a day-to-day basis:.
•   The amount of food and time of feeding should be the same every day.
•   Keeping the diabetic pet regulated in the three areas detailed above will enhance the animal's quality of life.
•   Any diabetic dog or cat should be closely monitored for signs of hypoglycemia, especially if the animal vomits or skips a meal and insulin has been administered. ...   As well, if the diabetic animal engages in an unusual session of vigorous physical activity, it may deplete the glucose stores in the body and become hypoglycemic.
•   It is written by a veterinarian who also happens to be a diabetic. ...
• Dogs that come in with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) are often treated with the fast acting insulins, most often regular but Humalog can also be used. ...   Ultralente has worked successfully as a once per day dose for those owners who prefer to feed only once per day, or for dogs who have always been free-feeders and have food left accessible for them all day.

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• Treating a diabetic cat can be a challenge. ...
•   In other words, the more things that can stay the same from one day to the next, the easier it is to keep a diabetic regulated.   Our goal is to give the same dose of insulin the same times each day, to feed the same food in the same quantities each day, to keep the activity level the same each day, and to keep your cat's stress level the same.
•   These complications do not happen to diabetic cats. ...
• Food intake causes the blood glucose to rise. ...
•   If your cat does not eat, do not give insulin. ...   Your cat's blood glucose will get too high for a day or two, but that will not cause great problems.
•   Your cat has the more common type of diabetes, diabetes mellitus. ...
•   As a consequence, the cat eats more; thus, we have weight loss in a cat with a ravenous appetite. ...   To avoid dehydration, the cat drinks more and more water. ...
•   It may rise to 250-300 mg/dl following a meal or when the cat is very excited. ...   Some diabetic cats will have a glucose level as high as 800 mg/dl, although most will be in the range of 400-600 mg/dl.
•   Diabetic cats, however, have excessive amounts of glucose in the blood, so it will be present in the urine.
•   However, some diabetic cats do not meet all the criteria. ...

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• Pepe was diagnosed as diabetic. ...
• He has obviously not read the instructions on how diabetic cats should eat only two meals a day. ...
• I use a new needle every day, which is not absolutely necessary but eliminates any risk of infection, as diabetic cats are more susceptible to skin problems.
• At first I fed him his diet food in a syringe every two hours, day and night. ...
• After this Pepe was fed on demand: Sheba, chicken, fish with rice and Hills WD dried food. ...
• He is eating well and is contented – a very happy, lovable cat who certainly enjoys plenty of TLC. ...
• This means, however, that before being injected with insulin, the cat has to undergo another daily jab to take the blood sample.
• Although he does not follow the exact feeding procedure for a diabetic cat, I believe it is quality of life that counts at his age. ...
• In conclusion, the secret of looking after a diabetic cat is dedication, careful monitoring and the support of a caring vet. ...
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• Bad advice from vets on the care of diabetic cats is organized below by topic. ... Find a vet who cares about you and your pet, and who takes the time to learn the latest information before telling you how to take care of your cat -- there are more good vets out there than there are bad ones, but you still have to keep your eyes and ears open, and rely on your own common sense. ...
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• NEW "Your cat will not live long, but here's some dry cat food to use in the meantime. ... Not only is feline diabetes NOT an immediate death sentence, it doesn't even have to shorten the cat's life if you make the right dietary changes and monitor the disease the way human diabetics keep an eye on their sugar levels. Of course, if you're using a vet who thinks that dry food and high doses of insulin (without doing any home testing) is the way to go, you may be looking at a shortened life span for your cat. ...
• This vet also wanted her to use a full insulin dose even after seeing that the dose dropped the cat to a blood sugar level of 85. If your vet suggests giving insulin when your cat's pre-shot sugar level is under 200, ignore him or her and withhold the shot. It's a good rule of thumb to only give insulin when your cat is over 200 pre-shot -- otherwise, you risk a hypoglycemic (dangerously low blood sugar) episode.
• "We'll keep her cat and if it dies, bill her for disposal, too. ... She called this vet's office ahead of time and told them that she had just gotten out of the hospital, and while her cat was in dire need of care, she'd have to pay them in a week, rather than at time of service (that day). She was told it was fine, and to bring the cat in. ... A cat suspected of having kidney disease (it turned out to be diabetes) was now going to get fluids and a urine test -- not the appropriate scope of testing for what they suspected was wrong or to determine what else might be happening. When the woman went up to the desk to get her bill, she overheard the following when the receptionist went behind a partition to tell the billing clerk about the billing situation: "What kind of stupid c*nt comes to a vet with no money? We have her cat? Fine we'll keep IT until she pays; If IT dies we can charge her a disposal fee too. ...
• "Three units didn't bring the cat's glucose down enough and four brought it down too much. ... A cat can suffer brain damage and die in just minutes from too much insulin, and the cat's system will NOT "get used to it". ... The dose a cat needs depends on how its body uses the insulin it's making, how much insulin its own pancreas is making, and a variety of other factors, including diet and weight. Never increase a dose by more than half a unit at a time, and if you find a dose that keeps your cat in the 150 - 275 range, stick with it -- don't strive for "normal" blood sugar with a diabetic cat -- it's too much of a risk that their sugar will drop dangerously low. ...

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• 'Diabetic nephropathy' is the term used to describe changes in the kidney resulting from diabetes mellitus. ... Diabetic nephropathy is one of the most serious complications of diabetes in people.
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• 'Diabetic neuropathy' is the term used to describe changes in the nervous system resulting from diabetes mellitus. One type of diabetic neuropathy is described as a condition in which cats walk or stand with their hocks touching the ground. This condition may occur as one of the early signs of diabetes in the cat, or it can occur later in the stage of the disease, especially if the cat is poorly regulated. ...
• Recurrent urinary tract infections are often a signal that the cat is not properly regulated.
• The food that is eaten is not properly broken down, the nutrients are not absorbed and the cat can virtually starve even though she is eating.
• The risk of long-term complications of diabetes mellitus in the cat can be reduced by strictly controlling the blood glucose level. High or widely fluctuating blood glucose levels can contribute to long-term complications as well as increase the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia .
• NIDDM in the cat: Treatment with the oral hypoglycemic medication, glipizide. ...
• Long-term monitoring of the diabetic dog and cat: Clinical signs, serial blood glucose determinations, urine glucose, and glycated blood proteins. ...
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• We feed Iams adult cat food to cats and Purina's prescription CNM-EN diet to dogs. ...   This food is specifically designed to be easily digested for dogs that may get stress colitis from being separated from their owners. ...   However, if you want to bring your pet's own food we are happy to feed them according to your directions.
•   Vicki Parker who recently boarded her diabetic cat and 2 elderly dogs at Vet Pet Resort was very happy with the outcome.   Her diabetic cat's food intake was monitored carefully and his insulin was adjusted occasionally so that he wouldn't have an insulin reaction. ...

• "Since obesity is an underlying factor in the disease, keeping your cat or dog trim and healthy may help prevent diabetes. ...
• Most diabetic pets require one or two daily injections of insulin to control blood glucose levels. ...
• Cohn recommends a diet high in protein for diabetic cats and a high-fiber diet for diabetic dogs. ...
• Spaying in female diabetic pets. ...
• Treating a diabetic pet involves close monitoring. ...
• If you notice any of these signs in an otherwise responsive pet, offer the pet food. ...
• Daily insulin injections are the most effective means of treating diabetic pets. ...
• Living with a diabetic pet.
• Caring for a diabetic pet can be a fulfilling experience, and diabetic pets can provide just as much companionship and enjoyment as your other pets. ... Cohn, pet owners should not expect their diabetic pets to have a significantly shorter life span than healthy pets. ...
• Have your pet wear a "Diabetic" identification tag in case he gets lost. ...
• While diabetes cannot be cured, with consistent treatment, patience and love, your diabetic pet can live a normal, happy, healthy life.

• A cat food commercial that is currently airing illustrates this point. ...
• In the advertisement, two white-coated scientists drop samples of cat food from the roof of a high building. First, they drop a sample of a competitor's cat food, which bounces uneventfully onto the pavement below. ... Then, the scientists drop a sample of their company's cat food from the roof. A cat on the ground leaps up and intercepts the sample, catching it in his mouth. ...
• "Trying this again," the first scientist intones impatiently, dropping another sample of his company's cat food from the roof. This time a cat paw reaches out and intercepts the sample. ...
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• )  I have always been an indoor cat but my old mom said the baby scared me so purrrrhaps a home without a very small child would be better. ...   I also eat the Purina DM food and love it.   My vet says I purr a lot for a cat my age go figure. ...
• My work schedule just does not work with the insulin schedule, monitoring him and his food intake. ...
•   When the shelter workers asked about it he said he was giving him an insulin shot once a day and that he was eating "regular" food at "regular" intervals. ...   Teddy is currently in a foster home, is on insulin shots twice daily and eating prescription food. ...
• I am looking for a new, loving home for my 4-year-old diabetic cat, Cleo. ... And I haven't been able to successfully regulate Cleo in two years and feel like someone with more experience with diabetic cats and patience may be a better fit. ...
• He is doing well in a two-cat household now and, I think, would prefer company. ...
• Disclaimer: Committee members of IMOM's Diabetic Pet Fund are not veterinarians and are not at liberty to give any medical advice. ...

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• Food intake is controlled by a complex interaction of internal and external influences, including gastrointestinal, environmental, and CNS phenomena. ... The gastrointestinal aspects of food intake include gastric distension, rate of gastric emptying, the release of gastrointestinal hormones such as cholecystokinin and bombesin, and the absorption of nutrients such as amino acids, fatty acids, and glucose. ... Neurotransmitters of importance in the control of food intake include the catecholamines operating through alpha adrenergic receptors (stimulatory) and beta adrenergic receptors (inhibitory); serotonin (inhibitory); dopamine (inhibitory); and opioids (stimulatory). (1) Aberrations in any of the internal control systems for appetite, hunger, and satiety can result in pathological changes in food intake. External influences of food intake include diet palatability, food composition and texture, and the timing and environment of meals. ...
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• The introduction of a new therapeutic diet or an unfamiliar environment can contribute to a cat’s unwillingness to eat. Palatability, a concept which includes aroma, taste, texture, and consistency, comprises several unique features in the cat. ... (3) When added to certain cat foods, nucleotides and monosodium glutamate improve palatability synergistically. ... Phosphoric acid sprayed on dry cat food is a potent palatability enhancer. ... It is important to recognize that cats, more than other domestic animals, are strongly influenced by habit in their selection of foods and are less likely to switch easily from one type of food to another. ... (6,7) It is often assumed that, as hunger increases, poor palatability becomes less important in limiting food intake. ...
• Food aversion appears to be an important component of the anorexia of cats, especially when the cat is offered food immediately before or after the administration of a drug or treatment (methotrexate, doxorubicin, erythromycin, tetracycline) known to cause nausea or vomiting. Food aversion also appears to be an important component of the anorexia of cats with hepatic lipidosis. ... One should therefore tube-feed these cats as soon as the diagnosis of hepatic lipidosis has been made, rather than force-feed several commercial diets that the cat can develop an aversion to. Cats should not be offered any food by mouth for approximately seven days following placement of a feeding tube. Cats showing an interest to eat can then be presented with food. ...

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• Again he had the most beautiful coat but as soon as I started to mix the food, I noticed that his coat after about a week wasn't as shiny, more matted looking and dull. ...
• I then mixed the FRR with their current food and Bishop would pick out and eat only the FRR – he is my most picky! I am so glad they like it!.
• I just wanted to let you know my dogs absolutely love their new food. They have been on it for about 10 days and I am already feeding less of the Flint River Ranch food versus what I used to feed them. ... I have been telling everyone about the new food and trying to get them to convert. ...
• We are really impressed with the Flint River Ranch dog food! It was recommended to us by our homeopathic vet. Our dog was having some problems and we were just feeding a dog food from the grocery store. After switching dog food all the symptoms have cleared up. ... It's nice that they can all be on the same food. ...
• Hi Kristin, The cats love the food and their coats are shinier than ever!! They are eating much less of the food than they did Science Diet which is a great plus and we took our very over weight cat to the vet and in a little over a month, she has lost 1 pound when we have tried every type of light cat food on the market!!!! We are very happy! Thanks!.
• Now for the good news!!!! You posted on Senior-L about Flint, and I thought 'what the heck', at this point changing her food once again couldn't hurt. ... I put her food down, she eats a little bit then walks away. ... I just thank you so much for distributing and posting about this wonderful food. ...
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• This may be due to exceptionally low blood glucose, which can lead to "diabetic coma". Alternatively, the disorder "diabetic ketoacidosis" is associated with high blood glucose, dehydration, and increased ketones in the blood and may lead to collapse and fatalities. Despite the potential for serious complications, diabetic cats and dogs may have only mild clinical signs when the disease is diagnosed. ...
• Some of the long term complications associated with chronically elevated blood sugar that occur in diabetic people may also occur in diabetic pets, such as kidney failure, loss of nerve function in extremities, hypertension, blindness, and (in dogs) cataracts. Due to their shorter life span, pets develop fewer long-term complications from diabetes than people, and diabetic cats and dogs have a good chance of a normal life span if properly treated. ...
• Meals are timed to coincide with maximum insulin action, and specific quantities and types of food are advised. ...
• Anorexia is particularly dangerous in the insulin treated diabetic animal, as the blood glucose may become dangerously low if food is not eaten to balance the insulin dose. It is more important that the insulin treated diabetic eat something rather than nothing, even if it is not the most suitable food. ...
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• Because insulin requirements change dependingon the amount and type of food eaten, a consistent, high-quality diet that the pet will reliably eat is important. ... View sample bg charts showing the relationship between food and bg. ...
• The ideal composition of the diet for diabetic pets has not been determined, and research continues in this area. ... Purina, Eukanuba, and other pet food manufacturers also make prescription diets.
• Another school of thought, particularly for diabetic cats, is to feed a higher protein diet. ...   Many diabet cat owners have reported that their cat requires less insulin when fed this diet compared to other diets. ...
• Many diabetic pets eat high-quality commercially available foods and their blood glucose is regulated very well. ...
• If your diabetic pet is obese, gradual weight loss is very important. ... If your diabetic pet is underweight, a reduced calorie diet is not recommended because of the possibility of the animal continuing to lose weight and becoming ketoacidotic. ...
• Some people use baby food to supplement their pet's diet, or to encourage eating, so it is also included here. ...
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• Because of potential problems with variability in the composition of the food and unbalanced nutrition, home-cooking is not usually recommended for diabetic pets. But some owners have pets that will not eat commercial pet foods, some pets have severe health problems that can only be managed using a home-cooked diet, or some owners feel that home-cooked food is healthier for their pet. If you are home-cooking for your pet, keeping the food healthy, well balanced, and consistent from meal to meal is very important. ... Your veterinarian may also be able to help with the diet, or may be able to refer you to a veterinarian who is familiar with the special nutritional needs of a diabetic pet.

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