Weight Loss In Diabetic Cats

It seems counter intuitive that less is more but in the case of insulin it usually is.

Weight loss in diabetic cats. Your vet will do a physical exam first. Ideal weight in pounds divided by 2 2 gives you weight in kilograms kg. The cats back legs are buckling the cat looks sad and the owner does not know whether the cat is in pain or not.

In addition to unexplained weight loss diabetic cats typically drink an abnormally large amount of water and urinate large volumes as well. My suggestions are first learn to hometest. Treatment for weight loss in cats.

In situations where lack of appetite is contributing to weight loss appetite stimulating medications or feeding tubes may be used to maintain adequate nutrition while the cause of anorexia is being addressed. A cat on insulin is losing weight and her worried owner has asked for advice. If you notice your cat is losing weight your first step should be to schedule a vet appointment.

A basic formula for weight loss in cats is. Obese diabetic cats should be fed a diet that promotes 1 to 2 loss of body weight per week. So when i joined fdmb back in 2005 i quickly learned that diabetic cats do best on a low carb diet and that the symptoms i saw weight loss excessive urination and hunger were probably due to too much insulin rather than too little.

Cats that lose weight because of food allergies may recover completely when the offending foods are removed from their diet. If your cat is 18 pounds you can calculate its ideal weight to be 10 to 12 pounds. We are following the recommended prescription food for cats with diabetes which the vet informed us that it is designed to help with weight loss.

Next lab tests and or x rays may be needed to determine the problem. Increased appetite polyphagia often accompanied by weight loss. Since that time he has lost 2 pounds.