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Feline Diabetes: Signs and Symptoms

by: KurtSchmitt
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Feline diabetes symptoms will vary from cat to cat depending upon the type and stage of the disease. This disease can affect cats of any age, either male or female. The prime candidates for diabetes, however, are older males, especially those who are over weight.

Excessive thirst (polydipsia) is a classic sign of the disease as is excessive urination (polyuria). In the early stages, however, your cat may show no symptoms at all.

In addition to polyuria and polydipsia, progressive symptoms may include an increase in appetite, while at the same time losing weight.

In addition, diabetic cats may develop a condition known as diabetic neuropathy, which causes weakness in the back legs. Sick kitties may also become lethargic.

Symptoms may become more severe over time if treatment is not sought. These may include poor hair coat, vomiting, and dehydration, as well as loss of appetite. As things get worse, cats may experience secondary infections, and even liver disease.

A potentially fatal condition known as ketoacidosis can develop in some cats with diabetes. This may bring on breathing abnormalities, and vomiting and diarrhea.

Over weight cats who get limited activity are at higher risk, so ensure that your cat gets plenty of exercise and doesn't over eat. Keeping your cat's weight down and activity level up will help reduce the effects of the disease. With treatment, feline diabetes is usually a very manageable disease.

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Kurt Schmitt has built an online resource for cat lovers and writes about cat health problems such as feline diabetes

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