Our eight year old cat, Oreo, was diagnosed last August with feline diabetes. His symptoms were weight loss (4 lbs, I was shocked that it was this much because I did not really notice the weight loss), thirst, hunger (does not eat treats and was all of the sudden wanting treats) and other small changes in behavior. I thought he had a thyroid condition and was very surprised when the vet called with the blood results.

He had a rough time just after he was diagnosed but is doing great now - he gained the weight back and is acting like his old playful himself. He gets two injections of insulin a day and is very good about the hometesting and insulin injections. We also had to change our kitties diet (very little dry food) - we have adjusted very well. At first I really wondered how we were going to handle it.

I would take your kitty to the vet for blood/urine testing.

Best wishes.......Kristen & Oreo (the sugar kitty)

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