Blog: Diabetes series

Cat in a basket

My​ ​cat​ ​Was​ ​Diagnosed​ ​as​ ​Diabetic​ ​-​ ​Now​ ​What? (Part 3)

It’s important to remember that your cat being diagnosed as diabetic is not an automatic death sentence. Many cats, once properly regulated and monitored, will live long, healthy, happy lives. It will take some time and commitment on the pet parents part to be sure their cat is getting all...

Overweight cat outdoors

Diabetes​ ​-​ ​Types,​ ​Signs​ ​&​ ​Diagnosis (Part 2)

Many of you may know someone who is diabetic or maybe diabetic yourself, but a surprising number of people don’t realize that animals, like people, can be diabetic too.

Owner examining their cat

Diabetes Series Part 6- What else should I be monitoring for?

By: Kathy Raepple Hyperglycemia Hyperglycemia is an overabundance of glucose in a cat’s blood.[1]  This condition will almost always lead to Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) if left untreated for too long.  The symptoms can vary depending on any underlying cause: Signs of Hyperglycemia: Increased Thirst Obesity Increased Urinations Dehydration Weight Loss...