Cats are one of the most popular pets in North America. They are

 loving pets, capable of providing you years of companionship.

 Like other pets, cats can sometimes get sick. There 

are several different types of ailments that cats can get, one of

 which is feline diabetes. Feline diabetes is a serious disease,

 although it can be treated by a veterinarian.

Diabetes is more common with humans than with cats or other animals.

 The cause of diabetes is actually quite simple. Sugar, or glucose,

 is found in the blood. The level of blood sugar in the body or the

 animal is kept under control by hormone insulin, which the 

pancreas produces. When the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin,

 diabetes is to blame. 

The symptoms of feline diabetes will vary. The most common symptoms

 include an increase in urine and an increase in thirst. Other

symptoms of feline diabetes include a loss of appetite, weight loss,

 and a poor coat. An increase in thirst is easy to detect, as you 

can easily notice the water dish empty throughout the day. 

Get your cat treated for feline diabetes at once, or else the cat

 will become listless, totally inactive and will no doubt slip into

 a coma. On the other hand, if you get the diabetes treated in time,

 the cat will more than likely lead a normal and healthy life. 

Keep in mind that treatment doesn’t happen overnight – it takes

 time and dedication. Cats that have feline diabetes will need

 to be given food at the same time every day. 

They should be prevented from going outside as well. If your cat

 has diabetes, you’ll need to give him insulin shots once or twice

 or a day. Once your veterinarian checks your cat, he will tell you

 how many shots and how much insulin you need to give your cat. 

Before you give your cat his insulin shot, you should always make

sure that he has some food first. If he hasn’t eaten and you give

 him a shot anyway, he could end up with a hypoglycemic shock.

This can also occur from too much insulin as well. A hypo can be 

really dangerous, and should be avoided at all costs. If your cat

 gets a hypoglycemic shock and you aren’t around, he may end up

 dying. If you have to give insulin shots to your cat due to feline

 diabetes, you should always keep a watchful eye on him after you

have administered the shot. After your cat has been on insulin for

 a period of time, your vet may reduce the amount of insulin. Even

 though he may have to stay on insulin the rest of his life, he

 will lead an otherwise healthy life.

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