Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diabetes risk higher in Burmese cats than other Australian cats
By Lederer, R et al.·Published in Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)·2009·University of Queensland, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Frequency of feline diabetes mellitus and breed predisposition in domestic cats in Australia.
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Plain-English summary
In a study of over 12,000 cats in Australia, 93 were diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, which is a condition where the body can't properly regulate blood sugar. Burmese cats were found to be more likely to develop diabetes, with a prevalence of 22.4 per 1,000 compared to 7.6 per 1,000 for domestic short and longhaired cats. The average age for a Burmese cat to be diagnosed was 13.6 years, while it was 10.9 years for other breeds. This suggests that if you have a Burmese cat, you might want to keep an eye out for symptoms of diabetes as they age.
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Abstract
The frequency of diabetes mellitus is described for cats that received veterinary care from two large feline-only clinics in Brisbane, Australia. Frequency was estimated using period prevalences (the proportion of the population at risk that was affected by diabetes at any point during a specified time period). Of the 12,576 study cats, 93 were affected with diabetes during the 5-year study period, resulting in a 5-year period prevalence of 7.4 per 1000 cats. Period prevalence was significantly higher in Burmese cats (22.4 cats per 1000) than domestic short and longhaired cats (7.6 cats per 1000) and the mean age at first diagnosis during the study period was significantly higher amongst Burmese cats (13.6 years) compared to domestic short and longhaired cats (10.9 years). Further investigations into the apparent predisposition of Burmese cats to diabetes mellitus are indicated.
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