Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Small Animal Review
- Journal:
- Companion Animal
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Tennant, Bryn
- Affiliation:
- Capital Diagnostics, SAC Consulting Veterinary Services
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) in the cat is most commonly associated with a combination of insulin resistance and impaired insulin production. A large study confirms the recognised risk factors for DM such as obesity and inactivity, but also demonstrates that feeding a high-carbohydrate dry food to cats with a normal body weight is a risk factor, and that some outdoor access for inactive cats is protective.
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2017.22.5.246