Cats like the American Wirehair can sometimes develop what is known as feline diabetes. If your wirehair is experiencing an increased appetite, weight loss, increased urination, and/or increased water consumption then call your vet to set up an exam. Your cat may be suffering from feline diabetes. In order to make a diagnosis, your vet may run a physical exam and order lab tests including blood work and a urinary analysis. In most cases abnormally high levels of sugar will be present in both blood and urine. Your vet may develop a treatment plan for your American Wirehair which could include insulin injections, oral medications and dietary changes for your cat. Depending on the severity of your American Wirehair’s condition, hospitalization may be required to administer fluid therapy and short-acting insulin. Untreated diabetes can shorten a cat’s life by causing Ketoacidosis, liver disease, and bacterial infections. For more information,give your pet clinic Hendersonville NC a call.
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