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Diabetes mellitus in cats
Author(s) -
Can Martha
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inp.k2320
Subject(s) - cats , diabetes mellitus , medicine , diabetes management , intensive care medicine , insulin , pediatrics , endocrinology , type 2 diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is commonly diagnosed in cats, but with early recognition and treatment, it is a potentially reversible condition. This article describes the principles of management of diabetes in cats, emphasising the importance of diet and insulin treatment in achieving good glycaemic control. The role of owners in monitoring their cat's blood glucose levels is discussed, as is the management of more complex cases of feline diabetes.