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Symptoms in older cats with possible diabetes?
diabetes symptons in house cats
Do 8 week old kittens get diabetes?
Although incredibly rare, yes, a kitten could develop diabetes. It is not truly known what causes diabetes in kittens. Some schools of thought believe that the kitten may have a strong genetic predisposition to the disease, or, like adult cats, the long-term ingestion of high-carbohydrate foods will cause it. Obesity is also known to cause diabetes in adult cats, but in extreme cases, it is not difficult to assume an obese kitten can also develop this. Generally speaking, cats and kittens get all their nutrients from a high protein diet, and cannot use high-carbohydrate foods. Due to over-feeding foods high in cereal and grain, a cat or kitten may develop diabetes.
How many cats die from diabetes each year?
6000
What percentage of cats lick?
Only 6% of cats lick their owners as a sign of love or hatred. If you have twin cats and one licks and the other doesn't, the one that doesn't has diabetes.
How many animals are diagnosed with diabetes?
About 1 in 400 dogs, somewhat more cats.
Why can cats get so big?
Cats can get so big because some eat too much, eat low quality food and they don't exersise to get skinny so their fat gets too big and they live that way for the rest of their lives and just lay around doing nothing. Sadly many overweight cats develop diabetes due to this, so their quality of life, and their lifespan is reduced.
Is sugar toxic to cats?
No, but a cat ingesting sugar on a daily basis can cause diabetes. Give cats only high-quality cat food.
Can cats have warts?
Yes, dogs and cats develop them from being petted by people who carry the virus that causes warts.
Does drinking more water and urinating more frequently indicate kidney trouble for cats?
Yes. Or Diabetes.
How fat does a cat have to be to have diabetes?
Cats can get diabetes with or without being fat. But if you change to a healthy low-carb canned diet, most cats will go back to normal weight, and also have far less risk of diabetes. Normal "Dry" kitty kibble is very high in carbohydrate and not the best idea for a fat cat, even if it's a 'prescription' dry food.
What is the flap on your cats stomach?
That is the feline equivalent of the beer belly. When cats get overweight, and then lose weight, they develop a flap on their belly which can look alarming. This is particularly common in male cats.
When do cats develop full vision?
second or third week when a kitten is born
