If you’re concerned that your Japanese Bobtail or other breed feline may be diabetic, please call your vet to schedule an exam. Only a veterinarian professional can diagnose diabetes in your cat. In general, diabetes can affect all breeds of felines. Diabetes is genetic in some cats. In other cats, however, the disease can come about due to poor diet and lack of exercise. Understanding the disease and its symptoms is key to fighting diabetes. The disease typically occurs when your cat doesn’t produce enough insulin or the insulin produced is not used properly. When this happens your cat’s body will start breaking down stored proteins and fats for energy instead of the glucose that should be regulated and distributed by the insulin. Symptoms include an increased appetite, weight loss, increased urination, and increased water consumption. Diabetes most often occurs in older, obese cats. Call your animal hospital Louisville, CO for more details. Learn more here.
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