Diabetes
mellitus What
is diabetes mellitus and what causes it? For more information see Diabetes
mellitus in cats. What
signs do cats with diabetes typically show? For more information see Clinical
signs of diabetes mellitus. What
do the terms polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia mean? How
is diabetes diagnosed? For more information see Diagnosis.
Are
all cats susceptible to diabetes? For more information see Diabetes
mellitus in cats. What
other problems can be associated with diabetes? For more information see Long
term complications What
other diseases have the same signs as diabetes? What
is the expected life span of a diabetic cat? back to top Caninsulin
Can
I still use a vial of Caninsulin if it freezes? Can
I still use a vial of Caninsulin if it was forgotten outside the refrigerator
between doses? What should Caninsulin look like? How
long can I keep and use a bottle of Caninsulin after the first dose has
been withdrawn? I have heard about needleless
injectors or insulin pens for administering insulin. Can these devices
be used to administer Caninsulin to my cat? back to top Treatment
of diabetes mellitus in catsWhat
must I do if I know that I missed part of an injection? What
should I do if I have or think I have given too much insulin? For more information see Hypoglycaemia
in diabetic cats. What
should I do if I think that my pet has very low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)? For more information see Hypoglycaemia
in diabetic cats. back to top General
Should
my diabetic cat still receive annual vaccinations? Is
it safe for a cat with diabetes mellitus to receive a general anaesthetic? My
cat refuses to eat commercial cat food. Can I continue with her normal
diet? back to top
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