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I have a Maine Coon cat who was diagnosed with diabetes. After diet did not work, we spoke to the vet about antihyperglycemics pills, which he prescribed. It took a few months, but it cured all of the diabetes symptoms.

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"The initial shock and fear you feel when the vet tells you that your pet has diabetes can be overwhelming. Yet diabetes is a treatable condition and your pet can live a normal, happy, healthy life. Diabetes is not a death sentence for your pet! You are likely wondering, ""How long will my pet live?"" Every pet is different, but very often your pet can live a normal life span. If you own an older cat, no doubt you've wondered if it's ""better"" to put it to sleep. This is a very complicated issue and depends on the overall health of your pet. But age alone should not be the deciding factor in determining whether to treat your diabetic pet or whether to euthanize it. Many older pets have been diagnosed with diabetes, and with commitment and loving care have lived many more years. Our cat was diagnosed at age 14, and for years was still very healthy and dominating the household. We've heard of many diabetic cats that are quite elderly (18 years old or more) who are in very good health."

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I will feed him with sugar free food items. I ll take him for a walk every day which some one might feel funny.

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Diabetes in cats can be treated with diet, oral medicine or insulin shots. Your veterinarian is your best resource to determine what is best for your cat.Your cats diabetic diet should be a high protein, low carbohydrate diet. If your cat requires shots your vet will help train you how to properly give these to your cat. You will need to help your cat good some type of physical exercise each day. Setting aside time to play with your cat each day is a great way to keep your cat active. With the proper care your cat can live a long and healthy life even though it is diabetic.

also see Principles of a Diabetic Cat Diet

also see How to Administer a Feline Insulin Shot

also see Caring for Cat Diabetes With Diet and Exercise

also see Feline Diabetes Prevention Tips

also see Home Testing Cat Blood Sugar Levels

also see Insulin and Regulating Diabetes

also see Diabetes in Cats - other medications and supplements

also see Diabetes with other disorders in Cats