Emergencies
Emergency situations that may arise if you own a
diabetic cat are:
- Hypoglycaemia - unduly low blood
sugar
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
or hyperglycaemic hyperosmotic non-ketotic (HHNK)
syndrome - caused by extremely high blood sugar
As the owner of a diabetic cat,
it is important to be prepared for the above situations.
IF YOUR DIABETIC CAT HAS ANY
OF THESE SIGNS:
- Excessive drinking for more than 3 days
- Excessive urination or inappropriate urination in the house for more
than 3 days
- Reduction in or loss of appetite
- Weakness, seizures or severe depression
- Behavioural change, muscle twitching or anxiety
- Constipation, vomiting or diarrhoea
- Signs of a bladder infection (passing frequent small amounts of urine,
straining to urinate, blood in the urine)
- Swelling of the head or neck
Contact your veterinary surgeon
immediately for possible adjustment of the insulin dose or treatment of
additional medical problems.