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SiG MT 103 medications containing corticosteroids is also a risk factor for diabetes. In cats, diabetes mellitus is more common in middle to older- aged animals, and in cats that are overweight. Certain breeds, such as Siamese cats, experience an above-average rate of diabetes. In dogs, diabetes mellitus is common in middle aged to older animals, especially in females, but it is also seen in young dogs of both sexes. Certain breeds of dogs also experience above-average rates of diabetes. What are the signs of diabetes in pets? Noticing the early signs of diabetes is the most important step in taking care of your pet. If you see any of the following signs, your pet should be examined by a veterinarian. e earlier the diagnosis, the better chance your pet may have for a longer and healthier life. • Excessive water drinking • Increased urination • Weight loss, even though there may be an increased appetite • Decreased appetite • Cloudy eyes (especially in dogs) • Chronic or recurring infections (including skin infections and urinary infections) • Occasional soiling inside the house • Poor hair coat How is diabetes diagnosed and treated? Diabetes may be suspected based on the signs a pet is showing, but the diagnosis is confirmed by your veterinarian by finding consistent hyperglycemia and glucosuria. Although a diagnosis of diabetes is oen relatively straightforward, your veterinarian may run additional blood tests to rule out other medical conditions seen in older pets. A urine culture might be recommended to rule out a urinary tract infection. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, your veterinarian will prescribe an initial dose and type of insulin for your pet. Insulin cannot be given orally – it must be given by injection under the skin. Your veterinarian or veterinary technician will teach you how to give the insulin injections, which involve a very small needle and are generally very well tolerated by the pet. It is not a one-size-fits-all treatment, your veterinarian may periodically need to adjust your pet's treatment regimen based on the results of monitoring. Dietary recommendations are an important part of treatment. Successful treatment of diabetes requires regular examinations, blood and urine tests, and monitoring your pet's weight, appetite, drinking and urination. Caring for diabetic pets Dogs and cats with diabetes usually require lifelong treatment with special diets, a good fitness regimen and, particularly in 1920032 © Touchmark, LLC, all rights reserved THE {FULL} LIFE AWAITS GOOD { WISHES } COME TO THOSE WHO: WAIT HANG BACK LIVE IN COLOR TOUCHMARK ON SADDLE DRIVE FULL-SERVICE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HELENA , MT 406-204-3774 TOUCHMARKHELENA .COM MAKING OPEN THE DOOR TO A FAMILY'S FUTURE WITH YOUR GIFT TO THE NEIGHBORWORKS ENDOWMENT. HOME POSSIBLE.