Ragdolls are known for their blue eyes, silky fur and affectionate nature. That’s why it is very popular among cat lovers. Believe it or not, cats get diabetes just like humans. In this article we try to understand the cause of diabetes and how to prevent your ragdoll cats from diabetes.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a type of disease in which the body either can not produce enough insulin or can not use effectively the insulin that they produce. In diabetes, the body can’t properly use glucose, which is the main source of energy in the body’s cell and it comes from the food that we eat. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps cells absorb glucose from the blood and use it for energy.
In cats mainly, there are two types of Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes: This occurs when the pancreas fails to produce adequate insulin. It is less common in cats.
Type 2 Diabetes: More prevalent in cats, this form of diabetes occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin. Type 2 diabetes is often associated with obesity and a sedentary lifestyle.
What are the symptoms of Diabetes in cats?
Symptoms of diabetes will vary cat to cat and their state of the diseases. The common symptoms of diabetes in cats include increased thrust, frequently urinating, weight loss, poor coat condition, dehydration and slowed movement. If you do not treat diabetes on time it becomes problematic for your cat and it can cause heart stroke and death also.
How to Diabetes treated in Cats
It is difficult to know about diabetes in the beginning. When you notice any sign that is already mentioned above, contact the veterinarian as soon as possible. Early detection and proper management can help improve the quality of life for a diabetic cat and prevent complications. Treatment usually involves dietary changes, weight management, and in some cases, insulin therapy.
Is it expensive to treat diabetes?
Generally Diabetes is treated by giving the injection of insulin to your cat. In this case you have to contact your vet because your vet understands properly about your cat and gives treatment what they require. Without veterinary advice you never take any type of decision. So in simple words diabetes treatment is expensive so you have to spend 100$-200$ in just 40 days.
Conclusion
Diabetes is a disease in which the body can’t produce enough insulin, that’s they are not able to use glucose properly in the body's cell. Although Ragdoll is a healthy cat, sometimes they suffer problems such as diabetes. Diabetes happens at any age so proper care and veterinary check up, you are able to prevent your cat from diabetes. In any case you left your cat untreated that may become very problematic for you cat. Without veterinary advice you don’t start treatment of your ragdoll cats.
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