Practical Guide to Feline Diabetes

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Practical Guide to Feline Diabetes

Written by the MonVet Group team, this guide brings together the essentials to understand feline diabetes, spot the signs, start treatment, and organize follow-up—clearly structured to support you between visits.

What’s inside

  • Pancreas basics and insulin mechanisms
  • Diabetes types (I/II) and clinical progression
  • Early signs: polyuria/polydipsia, increased appetite, weight loss
  • Specific presentations: plantigrade stance, hind-limb weakness, difficulty jumping
  • Associated infections: urinary and skin
  • “Complicated” diabetes (DKA): emergency red flags
  • Diagnosis: blood/urine glucose, fructosamine, bloodwork, blood pressure
  • Risk factors: obesity, age, male sex, corticosteroids, concurrent disease
  • Treatment: ProZinc® / Lantus® insulin, injection technique, safety
  • Weight & activity: caloric targets, exercise, environmental enrichment
  • Nutrition: high-protein/low-carb, canned diets, compatible treats
  • Food puzzles & environmental enrichment
  • Clinical remission: favorable conditions and maintenance
  • Hypoglycemia: warning signs and at-home first steps
  • Monitoring: glucose curves, dose adjustments, urine test strips
  • At-home tools: AlphaTRAK 2®, FreeStyle Libre®
  • Special situations: anesthesia in diabetic cats (precautions)
  • Insulin handling and scheduled checkups

Who is it for?

Cat owners looking for a simple, reliable roadmap to stabilize diabetes and maintain quality of life.

Ready to structure your cat’s diabetes care? Book an appointment with a MonVet Group veterinarian for a personalized plan.

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