Etiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus in cats

Abstract

Cats suffer from type 2 diabetes more often. When observing 63 cats for 6 months, the most common signs were noted: polyuria, polydipsia, obesity and decreased activity. A common complaint from animal owners about the condition of the skin and coat. Cats have oily seborrhea, itching, scratching and hair loss on the back, near the root of the tail and on the stomach. The age of diabetic cats was 5-14 years. A biochemical blood test revealed an increase in glucose levels to 10-23.5 mmol / l (with a norm of up to 6.2). Almost all cats had an increase in hepatic transaminases by 2-3 or more times. It is important to carry out differential analyses, including the level of fructosamine in the blood serum (more than 365 mmol / l in diabetes), in order to exclude diabetes caused by stress. Timely early diagnosis, home and medical check of the dynamics of blood glucose levels will help to choose the optimal dose, frequency and course of insulin preparations, which will contribute to long-term remission.