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     • Many diabetic cats need insulin injections to regulate their blood glucose, at least initially. There are newer oral medications that may achieve glucose stabilization; however, they currently aren’t recommended for all cats. Cats with diabetes mellitus typically require one or two daily insulin injections as well as a dietary change.
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2. vcahospitals.com › know-your-pet › diabetes-mellitusDiabetes Mellitus Insulin Treatment in Cats | VCA Animal ...

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   Cats with diabetes mellitus typically require one or two daily insulin injections as well as a dietary change. Dietary change is critical in obese cats to combat insulin resistance and to allow the insulin to be effective.

3. vcahospitals.com › know-your-pet › diabetes-mellitusDiabetes Mellitus: Principles of Treatment in Cats

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   Cats with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus require one or more daily insulin injections. Although a cat can go a day or so without insulin and typically not have a crisis, this should not happen regularly.

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5. www.vet.cornell.edu › feline-diabetesFeline Diabetes | Cornell University College of Veterinary ...

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   The most important risk factors identified for the development of diabetes in cats include obesity, increasing age, physical inactivity, male gender, and the use of glucocorticoids (steroids) to treat other illnesses such as feline asthma. In some countries, Burmese cats appear to have a higher risk of developing diabetes than other breeds, but thi...

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   The two most common signs of diabetes noticed by owners at home are weight loss despite a good appetite and increased thirst and urination. Weight loss may be noticed at home or during a routine examination with the veterinarian. In both Type I and Type II diabetes, the cells in the body are unable to absorb glucose from the blood and become starve...

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   Your veterinarian will diagnose diabetes mellitus by demonstrating persistently elevated glucose levels in a cat’s blood and urine. This testing, along with consistent clinical signs, will lead to the diagnosis of diabetes. A single blood glucose reading in a veterinary clinic may not be sufficient to diagnose diabetes in all cases. Cats can develo...

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   The main goals of treatment for feline diabetes are: 1. Restoring normal blood glucose concentrations 2. Stopping or controlling weight loss 3. Stopping or minimizing signs of increased thirst and urination 4. Avoiding inappropriately low blood sugar due to treatment (hypoglycemia) These goals are traditionally achieved through a combination of ins...

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   Close monitoring by both the owner and the veterinarian is an essential part of treatment for a diabetic cat. Regular monitoring will help determine the ideal insulin dose for each cat as well as help avoid complications, such as hypoglycemia or uncontrolled diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis. Regular assessments of weight, water intake, and appeti...

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   Though there is no cure for feline diabetes, the prognosis for a good quality of life is good with adequate management at home. With early, aggressive treatment of diabetes, many cats will enter a state of diabetic remission, meaning they are able to maintain normal blood sugar levels without insulin injections. Older cats, cats who have previously...

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   Insulin therapy and SGLT2 medications lower blood glucose, possibly to dangerously low levels. Signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) include weakness, lethargy, vomiting, lack of coordination, seizures, and coma. Hypoglycemia can be fatal if left untreated, so any diabetic cat that shows any of these signs should be offered its regular food immed...

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   Monitoring a diabetic cat at home requires careful attention to a few things. Cats with well-controlled diabetes should maintain a normal activity level and demeanor. Owners should also monitor daily water intake, urine production, appetite, body weight, amount of insulin or medication administered, and possibly blood or urine glucose levels. Monit...

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6. cats.com › insulin-for-catsInsulin for Cats: Uses, Dosage, and Considerations

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   Jul 3, 2024 · Insulin is the main treatment for diabetes mellitus in cats. Insulin is given by injection—usually twice daily—under the skin, using a thin needle or a special VetPen. While giving your cats injections can seem daunting, most cats and their owners get used to it quickly and can give it at home.

7. www.vetspecialists.co.uk › fact-sheets-post › felineFeline Diabetes Insulin Therapy Fact Sheet | Davies ...

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   How is insulin administered to cats with diabetes mellitus? In cases of standard diabetes where the patient is otherwise relatively healthy, cats will generally be started on insulin injections immediately once the diagnosis is made.

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   Aug 20, 2018 · Individual cats may respond differently to different insulins, but most cats will require twice daily injection of an intermediate- or long-acting type of insulin, although some cats can be managed with once daily injections.

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   Can diabetic cats get insulin injections?

   • See handout “Diabetes Mellitus: Oral Treatments for Cats” for more information. Most often, the treatment for many diabetic cats is insulin injections. Many people are initially fearful of inflicting pain or harm by giving insulin injections. Fortunately, this fear is unfounded.

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   Do diabetic cats need insulin?

   • Most diabetic cats will require insulin therapy as part of their treatment. Diet is also an important cornerstone of treatment for feline diabetes mellitus, and a few diabetic cats can be managed with diet alone, but the majority will require insulin. There are a variety of types of insulin available.

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   How often do cats need insulin injections?

   • Because they break down insulin relatively quickly, almost all cats will require injections twice a day (morning and evening, roughly 12 hours apart, at the same times each day). The injections are usually administered under the skin of the back using either a syringe and very fine needle or a purpose-designed insulin pen.

   Feline Diabetes Insulin Therapy Fact Sheet

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   Can I give my Cat more insulin?

   • Only change the dose of your cat’s insulin after first talking with your vet. In particular, you should never give more insulin unless your vet has told you to. This is important, as giving too much insulin can cause a condition called hypoglycaemia, where the blood glucose concentration is too low.

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   How do cats cope with insulin injections?

   • Most cats cope with insulin injections better than you think, as the needle is very thin—some cats hardly seem to notice it. Cats also have very loose skin between the shoulder blades, which makes the injections more comfortable for cats than they are for people. Here are some tips you can use to help both you and your cat:

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    Most diabetic cats will require insulin therapy as part of their treatment. Diet is also an important cornerstone of treatment for feline diabetes mellitus, and a few diabetic cats can be managed with diet alone, but the majority will require insulin.