Diabetes is not just a condition that affects humans; it can also affect our beloved feline friends.
Just like in humans, diabetes in cats occurs when the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar levels (this is the Mellitus or ‘sweet urine’ part of the name).
This blog post aims to shed light on the causes,
This is the 3rd article in my series on understanding your diabetic cat’s urine tests. On this page we examine what the feline diabetes results mean…
Make sure you are fully familiar with the process of collecting feline urine samples and the equipment you need before taking these next
Telling a moody from a sick cat is a vital skill for the caring owner.
As we know cats can sometimes be quite temperamental. They also don’t like to admit they are sick. So it’s important to be able to tell the difference between fluffy simply
A senior cat care plan has specific challenges for you to address – just like the ageing human population! And, like us, prevention is better than the cure…
There are the ‘young old’ who have few health issues despite being of advanced years. And there are the
Homemade cat litter works well for everyday use. It’s cheap, keeps most cats happy and is effective. It also works well if you need to collect urine for diabetic monitoring or other reasons.
Your pet cat only needs to scratch something after peeing to feel the job has been done properly. This means
The right equipment to collate the results from your cat’s home urine tests will make a dramatic difference towards her recovery from diabetes. The 2nd in my series…
Need to start at the beginning? Read collecting feline urine samples before taking the steps on this page. The article following covers interpreting the
Help – I’ve got a normal cat and I don’t know how to feed it!
It seems to be a pretty complex problem feeding a normal cat – and it shouldn’t be! Cats have existed on table scraps and mice for generations, so what has changed? Why so many choices? What is PURR-fect
Feline urine tests using multiple instead of the standard 2 pad stick, provide a wealth of knowledge if you are keen to know more about your cats health.
The hallmarks of IBD are frequent vomiting (weekly or more) with weight loss.
Other conditions cause similar symptoms, so any loss of weight or increased frequency of vomiting (more than once every week or two) needs to be thoroughly checked out by your cat vet.
o unfortunately, your beautiful pet cat has feline diabetes. But you can make a big impact on her recovery by consistent, quality monitoring and tests.
By the time you need to begin monitoring Fluffy’s progress in your cat friendly home, your vet will have already discussed your options
