Diabetes in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

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  Introduction Feline diabetes mellitus is a complex metabolic disorder characterized by inadequate insulin production or ineffective response to insulin, which leads to elevated blood glucose levels. Symptoms Common signs that may indicate your cat has diabetes include: Excessive drinking and urinating (polydipsia and polyuria) Noticeable weight loss despite increased appetite Persistent hunger (polyphagia) Lethargy or general fatigue Muscle weakness or altered gait in advanced stages Causes & Risk Factors The most common form is similar to type 2 diabetes in humans: insulin resistance. Key risk factors include: Obesity and excessive fat accumulation Advanced age , especially cats older than 10 years Genetics and breed predisposition Lack of physical activity and poor diet choices Diagnosis  Veterinarians confirm diabetes through: Fasting blood glucose tests Fructosamine levels to assess longer-term glucose control Urinalysis for ...
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action pics of the Mimi ocil Families..

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Another style and action from the cats..
rest after get fedding
waiting door opened to playing outside
sleeping together

little bibu
chiko preparing to sleep at night

chiki n chiko still babies




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