Sentences with phrase «feline diabetes cases»

For the past four years, Merck Animal Health, Purina, and Zoetis have joined forces via the Diabetes Pet Care Alliance to help veterinary practices diagnose new canine and feline diabetes cases and jump - start management of the disease.

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In over 85 % of cases other possible causes or triggers of the disease include cholangiohepatitis, pancreatitis, respiratory conditions, diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidsim, FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract disease), cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart), bowel obstruction, anemia and pyometra (puss in the uterus).

According to Thomas Kern, DVM, associate professor of ophthalmology at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, some feline cataracts develop as the result of an animal's inability to metabolize proteins and other body chemicals, or they may in rare cases be a byproduct of such conditions as diabetes or hypertension.

Treatment for Feline Diabetes Mellitus depends on the specifics of each case but the basic treatment protocol may include:

In some cases an underlying disease such as feline leukemia or diabetes may be a contributing factor — another reason to keep up your cat's general wellness exams.

Fortunately in many cases feline diabetes can be prevented, effectively treated and even reversed with diet and lifestyle changes.