It’s unfortunate that the feline diabetes incidence is rising among the pet cat population. Unfortunately, there are several myths circulating about diabetes in cats. If you have a diabetic cat, you need to know the facts about how you can help your diabetic pet.
Myth #1. Putting Your Feline Diabetic To Sleep Is The Only Treatment
This isn’t necessarily true.If your cat is not elderly and has no other health issues, it’s possible to successfully manage this disease.
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Did you know that up to 1.5 percent of all cats in the US are plagued with feline urinary problems? That’s a lot of cats.
These problems can range from an uncomfortable cat bladder infection to a life-threatening cat urinary blockage. An an informed cat owner, you should always be on the lookout for cat urinary problems.
What’s The Difference Between FUS And FLUTD?
Many cat owners are confused, and rightfully so, over the terms used to describe cat urinary problems. FLUTD is an... Read Full Story
Do you have a cat with feline diabetes? If you do, you need to know about feline hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.A pet owner may think that it’s good for a feline diabetic to have low blood sugar levels. However, if the cat’s blood sugar levels get too low, your feline companion could go into a coma and die.
What Does Hypoglycemia Have To Do With Diabetic Cats?
There can be several reasons for low blood sugar levels in cats with feline diabetes:
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One of the biggest mistakes new cat owners make isn’t visiting the pet doctor for a routinephysical check-up. Many folks are of the opinion that the one time they have to see a vet is when the feline is ill or hurt. Sadly this myth can be detrimental to the healthiness of your pet. Proper care for your kitty requires more than food, water and a clean litter box.
As with kids there are several sicknesses that will be forestalled by getting proper vaccination treatments. Most vets ... Read Full Story
One of the biggest mistakes new cat owners make isn’t visiting the pet doctor for a routinephysical check-up. Many folks are of the opinion that the one time they have to see a vet is when the feline is ill or hurt. Sadly this myth can be detrimental to the healthiness of your pet. Proper care for your kitty requires more than food, water and a clean litter box.
As with kids there are several sicknesses that will be forestalled by getting proper vaccination treatments. Most vets ... Read Full Story
You may be surprised to learn that one of the symptoms of feline diabetes is weakness in your cat’s legs. If you notice your kitty walking on her “elbows” on her back legs instead of her feet, or on her “wrists” on her front legs, you may have a diabetic cat.Your kitty may also display weakness. She may need to lie down after a short walk, and her legs may go out from underneath her without warning. This problem is called “feline neuropathy.”
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You may be surprised to learn that one of the symptoms of feline diabetes is weakness in your cat’s legs. If you notice your kitty walking on her “elbows” on her back legs instead of her feet, or on her “wrists” on her front legs, you may have a diabetic cat.Your kitty may also display weakness. She may need to lie down after a short walk, and her legs may go out from underneath her without warning. This problem is called “feline neuropathy.”
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Is feline incontinence becoming a problem for your cat? You need to realize that incontinence in cats, or dribbling and leaking of urine, and inappropriate urination are two different things.
Often an incontinent pet is unaware that she has a problem. Inappropriate urination, on the other hand, is when a cat is purposely urinating in places other than her litter box. This may be a behavior issue, but it can also be cause by feline lower urinary tract disease.
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Is feline incontinence becoming a problem for your cat? You need to realize that incontinence in cats, or dribbling and leaking of urine, and inappropriate urination are two different things.
Often an incontinent pet is unaware that she has a problem. Inappropriate urination, on the other hand, is when a cat is purposely urinating in places other than her litter box. This may be a behavior issue, but it can also be cause by feline lower urinary tract disease.
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Is cat urine odor a problem in your home? If your kitty is urinating in different places all over your home, you have a problem that can’t be overlooked. Often a stressed out cat is at the root of the problem.
Cat urine problems are sometimes caused by a health issue, including feline diabetes, or a feline urinary tract infection, so your first response should be to take the kitty to the vet for a check-up.You’ll want to be sure she has a clean bill of health before you try to ... Read Full Story
