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Can Cats Get Diabetes?
Diabetes is a multi-cause metabolic disease marked by chronic high blood sugar, from defective insulin secretion causing disorder of carbs, fat, and protein metabolism.
Symptoms of Diabetes in Pets
Just as diabetes affects people, it is affecting more and more pets. Obesity is a factor — over 50% of pets are overweight, raising their diabetes risk. In fact, an obese cat is four times more likely to develop diabetes than a cat at a healthy weight.
Signs of Obesity in Dogs
Obesity links to diabetes and Cushing's disease. Diagnosis starts with a full exam and blood work; treatment is calorie reduction, weight-management food, exercise, and treating any underlying disease.
Symptoms and Treatment of High Blood Lipids in Pets
Chubby pets look cute, but surveys show over 60% of dogs and cats exceed ideal weight. Today we cover hyperlipidemia.
Types of Heart Disease in Dogs
Dog heart disease ranges from congenital valve defects to valve disease and dilated cardiomyopathy. Learn the main types, their symptoms, and the everyday factors — obesity, injury, and overexertion — that can trigger an episode.
Arthritis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Medication & Care
Arthritis in pets brings red, swollen, painful joints and can end in deformity or paralysis. This guide covers causes, joint supplements (chondroitin, calcium, meloxicam), and prevention through a dry, warm environment, diet, and moderate exercise.
Gastroenteritis in Dogs and Cats: Types, Symptoms & Medication
Gastroenteritis in dogs and cats spans gastritis (acute/chronic) and enteritis (viral, bacterial, parasitic). This guide covers causes, symptoms, and the medication approach—anti-inflammatories, anti-vomiting, anti-diarrhea, dewormers, probiotics—plus prevention.
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in Cats
Cat diabetes comes in two types, split mainly by how much the cat depends on insulin. Any cat can get it, but older, neutered, male, and obese cats are more at risk. Learn the causes, signs, and treatment of feline diabetes.
How to Prevent Periodontitis in Dogs and Cats
Periodontitis in cats and dogs is usually caused by infection from untimely oral cleaning. It refers to acute or chronic inflammation of the periodontal membrane and surrounding tissues, characterized by periodontal pocket formation, bone resorption, loose teeth, and gum recession, and is severe once it appears. To spare your pet this pain, let's learn prevention methods together.
Are Female Dogs More Likely to Get Diabetes Than Males?
Diabetes means insulin lack or resistance, causing carb intolerance and odd fat/protein metabolism. Adults are at risk, females a bit more. Signs are thirst, urination, hunger, and weight loss; treat with insulin, high-fiber diet, and exercise.