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Diabetes in cats – Diabetes Mellitus in Cats

4 jūnijā, 2012 Komentēt

In North America, one of the up and coming disease “epidemics” to be noted in people is diabetes (diabetes mellitus).  This is a disease that most often affects obese, middle-aged patients. Coincidently, the same phenomenon can be found in our domestic cats, with the number of diabetic cats being diagnosed increasing every year.  Why the sudden increase in diabetic cats?  It’s likely in part due to the North American lifestyle – more is better.

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You just learned your pet has diabetes

4 jūnijā, 2012 Komentēt

You just learned your pet has diabetes

I wrote this essay to help people whose pet has recently (or not so recently) been diagnosed with diabetes. Many of the things discussed below will probably go through your thoughts. Hopefully this will help you understand your new situation and you won’t feel so overwhelmed.

The First Day
The initial shock and fear you feel when the vet tells you that your pet has diabetes can be overwhelming.  Diabetes is a treatable condition and your pet can live a normal, happy, healthy life. Diabetes is not a death sentence for your pet. Lasīt tālāk…

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