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<H1>Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats </H1>

All consumed food is eventually converted to sugar, the energy
source for every organ in the body and for every cell in every
organ. If too much food is consumed, the extra calories can be
stored by the body for later conversion to sugar. Sugar is
carried in the blood to all areas of the body, and any cell that
is in need of sugar simply uses the sugar present in the blood.
How do cells move sugar into their interior from the
bloodstream? A substance called insulin, produced by an organ
located in the abdomen (the pancreas), is the key that allows
cells to obtain sugar from the bloodstream. Insulin is necessary
for life.
 
People, dogs, and cats who do not have insulin have a disease
called diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is and extremely
common disease in people, dogs, and cats. There are two common
forms of diabetes. The form in which an individual has
absolutely no insulin has several names: insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus (IDDM), type I diabetes, and juvenile-type
diabetes. 
 
The other form occurs when an individual has insulin but either
does not have enough or has a condition that interferes with
insulin function. It has several names: non-insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), type II diabetes, adult-onset
diabetes. 
 
Approximately 10 per cent of people with diabetes mellitus have
type I disease and 90 per cent have type II. Approximately 60
per cent of diabetic cats have type I and 40 per cent type II.
Virtually 100 per cent of dogs with diabetes mellitus have type
I disease.
 
What happens when an individual has diabetes mellitus? Without
sugar constantly being removed from the blood by cells
everywhere in the body, the diabetic person, dog, or cat has
more and more sugar accumulates that it begins to "spill over"
into the urine through the kidneys along with water. Therefore,
diabetics urinate large volumes. In dogs and cats, sometimes the
first thing that an owner observes is that the pet is no longer
"housebroken" or the pet cat begins urinating outside the litter
box. Because the volume of fluid lost into the urine of
diabetics is excessive, they make up for these losses by
drinking more and more water. 
 
Because cells throughout the body have lost their access to
sugar, they begin to "starve." Individual cells do not see the
lack of insulin, they see only a lack of energy (sugar).
Therefore, messages are sent out for energy (sugar) and the
diabetic begins to eat more and more. Cells still have no access
to the sugar, so additional messages for energy are sent out and
the body begins to break down fat and muscle for energy (the
components of fat and muscle can be converted to sugar by the
liver). Although it makes sense to create more energy, the body
still cannot use the sugar resulting from this process. The
symptoms common to all diabetics now become obvious: they drink
excessively, urinate excessively, eat excessively, and lose
weight.
 
When a dog or cat is brought to a veterinarian for any or all of
the symptoms known to be associated with diabetes, the diagnosis
is quite easily made. Testing is necessary, however, because
there are other diseases that cause all or some of the same
symptoms. However, once the diagnosis is made, the real problems
begin. Treating diabetes mellitus is not easy. It takes skill by
the veterinarian, commitment by the owner, and some luck. 
 
The cornerstones of treating type II diabetic people include
weight loss, exercise, and changes in diet to increase fiber
content and to decrease simple sugars. If these factors do not
help enough, pills can be given. Use of all these treatments
rarely helps type I diabetic people. Type I diabetic people,
like 100 per cent of diabetic dogs and 80 to 90 per cent of
diabetic cats, require insulin by injection to live. All
diabetic dogs and cats do best with good commercial pet food
given in two equal-sized meals (cats that tend to "graze" all
day should be allowed to continue feeding that way). High-fiber
foods may be of benefit but are not critical.
 
Unfortunately, although insulin has been available to treat
diabetics for more that 70 years, it must still be given by
injection. Your veterinarian will teach you how to give
injections to your pet. It is understood that this can be quite
intimidating for owners and that your pet will feel the needles.
However, once you have done this for a few weeks, you will
become quite competent and your pet will accept the tiny
pinpricks. Don't give up! Your pet can live an extremely healthy
life despite requiring insulin. 
 
There are several different kinds of insulin. Regular (R;
crystalline) insulin is the most potent and the shortest acting;
Ultralente (U) is the least potent and the longest acting;
protamine zinc insulin (PZI) is similar to Ultralente; neutral
protamine Hagedorn (NPH;N) insulin is less potent and longer
acting than regular but more potent and shorter acting that
Ultralente; and Lente (L) is 30 per cent regular and 70 per cent
Ultralente and has effects similar to those of NPH. 
 
One insulin may not work satisfactorily in your pet but another
may work well. It takes time to determine which insulin and
which insulin dose are best for an individual cat or dog.
Whereas most cats and dogs respond best to insulin given twice
daily (do not try to give the insulin exactly every 12 hours; it
is not necessary), some do well with only one injection per day.
 
Remember the most important goal in treating a diabetic dog or
cat: we want the pet to be happy and stable. No diabetic pet
becomes absolutely normal.
 
Finally, regardless of treatment, virtually 100 per cent of
diabetic dogs (not cats) develop cataracts and become blind
within the first 6 to 24 months; this is inevitable and not a
reflection of the job you have done in treating your pet.
 
The above is general veterinary information. Do not begin
any course of treatment without consulting your regular
veterinarian. All animals should be examined at least once every
12 months. 
 
About the author: From the Textbook of Veterinary Internal Information: Client
Information Series. Copyright © 2000 by W.B. Saunders Company.
All rights reserved. 
 
Linda Mar Veterinary Hospital and its cat-only affiliate,
Coastal Cat Clinic, are small animal practices located in
Pacifica, California. To find a veterinarian or to learn more
about the vet clinic and our staff,
visit:[<a href="http://lindamarvet.com/]
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Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats

All consumed food is eventually converted to sugar, the energy source for every organ in the body and for every cell in every organ. If too much food is consumed, the extra calories can be stored by the body for later conversion to sugar. Sugar is carried in the blood to all areas of the body, and any cell that is in need of sugar simply uses the sugar present in the blood. How do cells move sugar into their interior from the bloodstream? A substance called insulin, produced by an organ located in the abdomen (the pancreas), is the key that allows cells to obtain sugar from the bloodstream. Insulin is necessary for life.

People, dogs, and cats who do not have insulin have a disease called diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is and extremely common disease in people, dogs, and cats. There are two common forms of diabetes. The form in which an individual has absolutely no insulin has several names: insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), type I diabetes, and juvenile-type diabetes.

The other form occurs when an individual has insulin but either does not have enough or has a condition that interferes with insulin function. It has several names: non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), type II diabetes, adult-onset diabetes.

Approximately 10 per cent of people with diabetes mellitus have type I disease and 90 per cent have type II. Approximately 60 per cent of diabetic cats have type I and 40 per cent type II. Virtually 100 per cent of dogs with diabetes mellitus have type I disease.

What happens when an individual has diabetes mellitus? Without sugar constantly being removed from the blood by cells everywhere in the body, the diabetic person, dog, or cat has more and more sugar accumulates that it begins to "spill over" into the urine through the kidneys along with water. Therefore, diabetics urinate large volumes. In dogs and cats, sometimes the first thing that an owner observes is that the pet is no longer "housebroken" or the pet cat begins urinating outside the litter box. Because the volume of fluid lost into the urine of diabetics is excessive, they make up for these losses by drinking more and more water.

Because cells throughout the body have lost their access to sugar, they begin to "starve." Individual cells do not see the lack of insulin, they see only a lack of energy (sugar). Therefore, messages are sent out for energy (sugar) and the diabetic begins to eat more and more. Cells still have no access to the sugar, so additional messages for energy are sent out and the body begins to break down fat and muscle for energy (the components of fat and muscle can be converted to sugar by the liver). Although it makes sense to create more energy, the body still cannot use the sugar resulting from this process. The symptoms common to all diabetics now become obvious: they drink excessively, urinate excessively, eat excessively, and lose weight.

When a dog or cat is brought to a veterinarian for any or all of the symptoms known to be associated with diabetes, the diagnosis is quite easily made. Testing is necessary, however, because there are other diseases that cause all or some of the same symptoms. However, once the diagnosis is made, the real problems begin. Treating diabetes mellitus is not easy. It takes skill by the veterinarian, commitment by the owner, and some luck.

The cornerstones of treating type II diabetic people include weight loss, exercise, and changes in diet to increase fiber content and to decrease simple sugars. If these factors do not help enough, pills can be given. Use of all these treatments rarely helps type I diabetic people. Type I diabetic people, like 100 per cent of diabetic dogs and 80 to 90 per cent of diabetic cats, require insulin by injection to live. All diabetic dogs and cats do best with good commercial pet food given in two equal-sized meals (cats that tend to "graze" all day should be allowed to continue feeding that way). High-fiber foods may be of benefit but are not critical.

Unfortunately, although insulin has been available to treat diabetics for more that 70 years, it must still be given by injection. Your veterinarian will teach you how to give injections to your pet. It is understood that this can be quite intimidating for owners and that your pet will feel the needles. However, once you have done this for a few weeks, you will become quite competent and your pet will accept the tiny pinpricks. Don't give up! Your pet can live an extremely healthy life despite requiring insulin.

There are several different kinds of insulin. Regular (R; crystalline) insulin is the most potent and the shortest acting; Ultralente (U) is the least potent and the longest acting; protamine zinc insulin (PZI) is similar to Ultralente; neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH;N) insulin is less potent and longer acting than regular but more potent and shorter acting that Ultralente; and Lente (L) is 30 per cent regular and 70 per cent Ultralente and has effects similar to those of NPH.

One insulin may not work satisfactorily in your pet but another may work well. It takes time to determine which insulin and which insulin dose are best for an individual cat or dog. Whereas most cats and dogs respond best to insulin given twice daily (do not try to give the insulin exactly every 12 hours; it is not necessary), some do well with only one injection per day.

Remember the most important goal in treating a diabetic dog or cat: we want the pet to be happy and stable. No diabetic pet becomes absolutely normal.

Finally, regardless of treatment, virtually 100 per cent of diabetic dogs (not cats) develop cataracts and become blind within the first 6 to 24 months; this is inevitable and not a reflection of the job you have done in treating your pet.

The above is general veterinary information. Do not begin any course of treatment without consulting your regular veterinarian. All animals should be examined at least once every 12 months.

About the author: From the Textbook of Veterinary Internal Information: Client Information Series. Copyright © 2000 by W.B. Saunders Company. All rights reserved.

Linda Mar Veterinary Hospital and its cat-only affiliate, Coastal Cat Clinic, are small animal practices located in Pacifica, California. To find a veterinarian or to learn more about the vet clinic and our staff, visit:[http://lindamarvet.com/]

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It is a waste of time brushing your cat with a normal comb/brush. The advantages of using a cat brush is that it shelters the natural body oils, the bristles gently remove tangles and after brushing your cat it will have a shiny, good looking and healthy coat. But most importantly it is designed to remove excess hair, then in future when your cat cleans itself it does not swallow as much hair, preventing it from having a hairball

Can You Really Train A Cat? Is It Worth The Trouble?:
Cats are notoriously independent and have a mind of their own. Can you really teach a cat new tricks? Cat owners often think that their cat is just too moody to listen. Some owners feel their cats are un-trainable

Cat Playing or Fighting:
With multi, cats can play rough. Outdoor cats that stay outside or can go outside will also play rough with other cats. Biting your ankles or arms can be play for your cat.

Different Kinds Of Cat Collars:
Although collars are generally thought to be for the canine kind, many cat owners choose to purchase collars for their favorite felines. There are many different kinds of cat collars on the market

Train Your Cat to be Groomed
Grooming for a cat should be done on a daily basis for proper care of your cat. In addition, with the proper care, your cat will stay healthy.

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Taking Care of an Older Cat:
Cats are not turtles. Okay, I know what you're thinking, people aren't turtles, either. However, when you really think about it, people are a lot closer to turtles than cats in the sense that turtles, as well as people, can live to be 100 years

The facts about how to choose a cat or kitten that's right for you
Kitten? Cat? Long hair? Short hair? Stray? Pedigree? The best place to get your kitten or cat

The TOP techniques to fixing any potty training problems that you may have.
If your cat is leaving unwanted "surprises" then it's about time you fixed the problem once and for all

Beware the Attack Cat: Cats have been a part of my household for over forty years:

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Local vets lend pet owners a hand - Alpena News

Controlling the population of dogs and cats has been an on-going undertaking for authorities and veterinarians nationwide for a great number of years. Now local vets, humane societies and animal shelters are working in conjunction with one another to ...

Misadventures in Atlanta - Atlanta Journal Constitution

In the 12 years since her parents allowed her first date, Blanca has dated, and dated, and dated. And she's single, tired, but not completely without hope. Any pet lover knows that when it comes to dating, a new love makes three. And as we all know ...

Advice for Pet Owners - Washington Post

â€¢ Music : J. Freedom du Lac, 2 Do you have a problem pooch or crazy cat? Are you trying to pick the best pet for your family? Are you alarmed by news reports about tainted pet food and looking for better options? Michael W. Fox can offer advice on ...

The Editor's Inbox - Globe Gazette

God commanded us to be good stewards to mankind, and all creatures great and small. Feral kittens and stray dogs are no exception. We provide shelter in our garage, food, loving strokes and kind words every day to our three feral kittens. Shock and ...

Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts - Washington Post

Reliable Source columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts were online Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Noon ET to discuss your favorite gossip, what you think about their recent columns or who you want to see them writing about in future ones. In today's ...

The top 10 most dangerous bike intersections in Minneapolis - City Pages

Five years after the shootout over the law, it turns out neither side was right Read more information on AHS's intake and euthanasia data for 2007. Also, check out the top ten cutest adoptable dogs and cats in the Twin Cities. Can't get enough of our ...

Journey to the Lands of Cotton: A Brief Manual of Globalisation - Open Democracy

openDemocracy continues its Ulysses series with Erik Orsenna's travels along the 21st century cotton trail. From Mali to China, via the US, Brazil, Egypt, and Uzbekistan, he explores the mechanisms of globalisation, trade and livelihood. 25 - 09 ...

Monday wild card - Spokane Spokesman-Review

With apologies to those of you with Tony Orlando songs still stuck in your head - here's the afternoon wild card... At DFO's request, I'm taking another run at blog-sitting while he's on vacation. And so, I'm making a plea to all of you to help me ...

Proof That Osama Bin Laden is Dead
Dateline: Jan. 2008

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Yemengzhu - The 3 Billion Dollar Rock
What weighs 6.2 tons and is worth more then 3.1 billion dollars? Are your guessing a new high tech battleship or maybe a new stealth fighter? Well it's a big ball of glow in the dark fluorite. Thats right a rock!
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