There are multiple factors that can increase the risk of diabetes in cats, including age, breed, and obesity. Of these factors, obesity is the most significant as overweight cats have a much greater risk of developing the disease compared to cats with an ideal body condition. The most signifi...
it is often diabetes that springs to most people’s mind’s first. However, another serious disorder of the pancreas is pancreatitis, and this is a condition from which cats can suffer. Here is all you need to know about what feline pancreatitis is and how it ...
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most frequently diagnosed endocrine diseases in dogs and cats. Regardless of the cause, DM is associated with insulin deficiency, which may be totally or partially due to insulin resistance (e.g., in cases of obesity). In general, the prognosis is good...
London breaks down the silent ways your pet is trying to tell you they’re hurting. Diabetes Another common cause of cataracts in dogs is diabetes. High blood sugar (glucose) in the lens is converted to sorbitol, which draws water into the lens. This causes the lens to swell, resulting ...
Coxiella burnetii (Q fever) is a concern with exposure to parturient cats, cattle, sheep, or goats; Francisella tularensis is a concern with rabbit exposure; hantavirus with exposure to mice droppings in endemic areas; Chlamydia psittaci with exposure to turkeys or infected birds; and ...
Kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, and hyperthyroidism are the three most common conditions that could cause excessive thirst and urination in your cat. Contact your vet if you suspect your cat isdrinking more than usual.The sooner a health problem is diagnosed in your cat, the easier and more...
Blazer in a while noticed that he looked unwell. His eyes were puffy, his skin pale, and he'd bloated up so much that he was using a motorized scooter that he often needed to get around. Coronary artery disease and Type 2 diabetes were taking their toll, as was the stress of his ...
Plenty of domestic cats suffer from periodontal disease, which can sometimes result in them needing a professional teeth cleaning appointment. One way to reduce this large overhead is to brush your cat’s teeth as often as possible. You can also get dental treats that help to scrape away plaq...
Variousmedical problemscan cause severe feline weight loss, and these must be ruled out or treated in a cat that is emaciated. Older cats, especially, may appear malnourished, even if they receive regular meals. Aged cats often have trouble digesting nutrients in their food. Conditions that caus...
Pretending that everything is okay when in our hearts we know that is not true can only go so far. We go along to get along. We smile in public and cry in private. We live a lie, and it eats at our souls every day. Women think if we ignore it, maybe it will go away or tim...