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(Health-NewsWire.Net, December 09, 2015 ) New York, NY -- Apart from rise in human diabetes, veterinarians have also noticed increase in diabetes in cats.
Diabetes mellitus (called sugar diabetes) occurs due to insulin deficiency. The most common forms of diabetes are Type 1 and Type 2. Most cats mimic the symptoms of human Type 2 diabetes.
During the process of digestion, nutrients from the cat's diet are broken down to smaller components for instance glucose that are used by the cat's body as energy. Insulin the hormone that is responsible for balancing the glucose in the bloodstream is produced by the pancreas. Glucose can be used as energy only in the presence of insulin. If the body is unable to produce much insulin, the body begins to break the protein and fat that can lead to increased hunger, weight loss etc.
Dr. Audrey Cook who is an associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences elaborated how diabetes affects felines.
Due to this disorder, the body becomes resistant to insulin. Eventually the pancreas give up which is a clear sign that diabetes is inevitable. While people with Type 2 diabetes can manage with diet and exercise, cats need insulin injections.
Few of the symptoms include increased thirst and hunger, tendency to urinate often, obesity etc. If neglected it can lead to a health condition called diabetic ketoacidosis where the cat might need intensive care.
Talk to the Vet about your cat's bodyweight and take immediate action if your cat is dealing with obesity. Felines even have a tough time dealing with rapid weight loss so better talk to your veterinarian about safe weight loss before making any changes.
Cook says that “the type of diet you feed your cat is also crucially important. Most cats should be fed a high protein, high fat and low carb diet. Do not forget good routine health care that must include regular dental cleaning as well.”
Many of the cats might need insulin injection to manage the diabetic condition at least during the initial stages. If you feel that your cat is showing any signs of diabetes, then contact your Vet immediately. Though it is a serious condition you can manage it successfully with optimum support of your Vet.
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