Cat with diabetes, symptoms?

Yes - he needs to be checked not only for diabetes but a complete blood panel could also indicate some level of kidney failure. The smell of the urine and the not really wanting to eat are often signs of kidney failure. Some of the symptoms are similar to diabetes. Is he drinking a lot and urinating a lot? Kidney failure can also cause excess urination as they often can't concentrate the urine and the not interested in eating could suggest he is feeling nauseous knowing that eating will make him sick. It is also common for cats to lose weight as they age.

Have him seen and diagnosed so you know what you are dealing with - the sooner the better. Don't feel bad about not recognizing the symptoms. Clients often don't believe the cat is sick as they tend to hide how they feel - sometimes up to the point where it is too late. I hope he feels better soon.

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Cat with diabetes, symptoms?

My 15 close to 16 year old cat Fred is not as healthy when young obviously. He has been checked but not for maybe 6 months so I am taking him back to the vet on Wednesday.

He has very strong urine, drinks a LOT, and now in the last week or so even though he is hungry seems to not enjoy any type of...

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The symptoms of feline diabetes are as follows: weight loss, lethargy, excessive thirst, increased urination, poor skin and coat condition, vomiting.

If a cat displays symptoms of feline diabetes it will be tested for elevated levels of blood sugar and the presence of sugar in the urine. Further testing may be done to determine if there is an underlying health condition. If the cat has abnormally high glucose levels it will be monitored until the levels are regulated. Treatment depends upon the type of diabetes the cat has as well as any underlying conditions. Diabetes may be treated with diet and weight control, oral medications or insulin injections

If your cat has been diagnosed with feline diabetes there can be considerable costs involved especially in monitoring and regulating the condition. Once the initial diagnosis and regulation has been done the medical costs of maintaining the condition will be less expensive. Feline diabetes can be controlled with proper care and treatment. Cats with feline diabetes can live long, happy lives.

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We have a 12 year old cat who was always fat. Last year, he began to lose weight and became lethargic. His hair was falling out by the hands full. I was so afraid he was dying, he looked so bad. We took him to the vet and after a blood test discovered he was diabetic. We give him two injections of insulin a day now and he is fine. His hair is beautiful, he's playful, he's his old self again. He comes to me and stares at me when it's time for his injection. I think the insulin makes him feel better immediately. The vet told us he could live to 20 years old. We have always taken such good care of him (except he was too fat). We switched him to Blue Buffalo which also improved his overall health. Almost losing him was a wake-up call for us. He is such an important part of our family.

If your cat is overweight, drinks excess amounts of water and does anything to get it, there could be a possibility your cat is diabetic. My cat crossed paths intentionally with my dogs, which he hates to get to the bathroom in the basement to get water, he slept in the bathtub and licked out after baths or showers... He was obsessed. If his sugar levels are high, he could be lethargic and very hungry aside from being very thirsty. Cats are very stoic and don't want to appear unwell... so if you see a difference in your cats behavior it could be sign of ill health.