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Diabetes in cats is a disorder where not enough insulin is being produced by the pancreas. Cats may need insulin injections, pills or change in diet.¹

Fast Facts:

• -- Common disorder in cats²
• -- Affects 1 in 400 cats³
• -- Occurs more in older obese cats⁴
• -- Increased thirst is a common symptom⁵
• -- If untreated it may shorten cats lifespan⁶

5 Great Resources on Diabetes in Cats

• Feline Diabetes: Feline Diabetes
• The American Association Of Feline Practitioners (via Cornell University College Of Veterinary Medicine): Feline Diabetes
• Wikipedia: Diabetes In Cats And Dogs
• Los Angeles Chinese Learning Center: Feline Diabetes
• About.com: Diabetes In Cats Resources

5 Latest Headlines on Diabetes in Cats

• More Diabetes in Cats News from Google News

What is Diabetes in Cats?

• VCA Animal Hospitals: Diabetes in Cats
• Feline Diabetes: What Is Feline Diabetes?
• TheCatSite: What Is Feline Diabetes?
• Cat Health Behavior: Diabetes In Cats
• Briargate Animal Hospital: Diabetes Mellitus

What are the Symptoms of Diabetes in Cats?

• PetEducation: Signs, Diagnosis & Types Of Diabetes Mellitus
• Ask The Veterinarian (via AllExperts.com): What Are The Symptoms Of Diabetes In Cats?
• PetPlace: Diabetes In Cats What To Watch For
• Cat-Lovers-Only: Feline Diabetes Symptoms List

What are the Causes and Complications of Diabetes in Cats?

• PetEducation: Long-term Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
• PetPlace: Complications Of Diabetes
• Pawprints and Purrs Inc.: Diabetes Mellitus In Cats
• All About Cats Health Center (via Professor's House): What Causes Diabetes In Cat

What are the Treatments and Medications for Diabetes in Cats?

• BD Diabetes: Diabetes Therapies For Cats
• PetEducation: Dietary Therapy For Diabetes
• Your Diabetic Cat: Protocol For Success In Managing Feline Diabetes
• Expert Village: Treat Diabetes In Cats
• Pet Alive: Treating Diabetes In Cats

What are the Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Diabetes in Cats?

• Optimum Choices: Holistic Viewpoint Of Diabetes
• Holistic Pet Info: How Can Herbal Remedies And Dietary Supplements Help?
• Shirley's Wellness Cafe: Your Diabetic Cat-Feline Diabetes

What are the Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Diabetes in Cats?

• NetPets: Living With Feline Diabetes
• HDW Enterprises (via Bengal Cat Health Corner): Feline Diabetes
• Kitten Care: Types Of Diabetes
• Cat Channel: New Hope For Diabetic Cats
• The American Association Of Feline Practitioners (via Cornell University College Of Veterinary Medicine): What Is The Prognosis For A Diabetic Cat?

How Do You Prevent Diabetes in Cats?

• Donna Spector DVM (via Content For Reprint): Preventing Feline Diabetes In Your Cat
• Natural Pet Care: Preventing Feline Diabetes

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Diabetes in Cats

• Feline Diabetes: The FDMB Health Board
• Your Diabetic Cat: Your Diabetic Cat Forum
• Word Press: Diabetes In Cats Blog

Foundations and Support Groups on Diabetes in Cats

• Muffin Diabetic Pets Association: Diabetic Pets Support Group
• Pet Diabetes: Pet Diabetes Easy Reference List

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Diabetes in Cats

• PubMed Central: Feline Diabetes Articles
• Google Scholar: Articles On Diabetes In Cats

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ TheCatSite: What Is Feline Diabetes?
2. ↑ Feline Diabetes: What is Feline Diabetes?
3. ↑ Wikipedia: Diabetes In Cats And Dogs
4. ↑ Los Angeles Chinese Learning Center: Feline Diabetes
5. ↑ Cat Health Behavior: Diabetes In Cats
6. ↑ The American Association Of Feline Practitioners (via Cornell University College Of Veterinary Medicine): Feline Diabetes

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