1. Why do cats get diabetes?
If the insulin secretion in the body is abnormal or the insulin function is lost, the blood sugar concentration in the body will be higher than normal for a long time and cannot be recovered; and insulin is not only us humans but also cats The only hormone that lowers blood sugar. So when the insulin in the body is abnormal, the cat will develop diabetes. At the same time, insulin in the body can not only regulate its own blood sugar concentration, but also promote anabolism and store nutrients. So if a cat develops diabetes, its quality of life will be greatly reduced.
Second, how to treat cats with diabetes?
1. Strengthen diet management: strictly control the amount and type of cat’s diet, it is best to use the doctor’s recommended professional diabetes prescription to feed, and also regularly measure the blood sugar of the cat to know it in time In the case of cats, make appropriate adjustments to diet and insulin.
2. Insulin injection therapy: According to the type and dosage of insulin determined by the veterinarian after observation. After the owner goes home every day, he needs to inject insulin accurately and according to the doctor’s instructions.
3. Strictly monitor the weight of the cat: If the cat is diabetic due to obesity, it must lose weight. Help the cat lose weight under the guidance of the veterinarian, and timely adjust the weight of the cat according to the weight change of the cat. Adjust the amount of insulin injected.
4. Regular follow-up: After a cat has diabetes, it is not a matter of a few days to keep its blood sugar within a suitable range. Understand the changes in the cat’s condition, and adjust the treatment plan appropriately according to the changes to achieve the best treatment effect.
Third, how to prevent cats from getting diabetes?
There is no scientific and systematic preventive measure for cat diabetes, we can only correct it according to the frequent group. For example: don’t make cats overweight, reduce the use of hormonal drugs on cats, and take cats to regular checkups. Especially for older cats, the owner’s daily care work should be done in place.
