Diabetes in cats has reached epidemic proportions. The disease impacts as lots of as 1 in 50 cats, with male, neutered cats and cats who are overweight or obese being at greater risk. The condition is becoming a lot more prevalent in cats because of elements such as diet and low activity levels.
Treating diabetes is not always straightforward
Management and treatment of feline diabetes is often perceived as a very complicated process, as each cat needs an individualized plan, which includes frequent reassessment and adjustments to treatment as needed. Additionally, diabetic cats are often challenging to diagnose, treat, and monitor. Diabetes mellitus is not always a simple diagnosis.
There are lots of misconceptions about treatments and reactions when handling feline diabetes. effective treatment is based on a combination of individual goals, application of the treatment plan, the patient’s response, and finances. A strong partnership between veterinarian and cat parent and a frequent, open dialogue is crucial to achieving optimal results.
Diabetes educational Toolkit
To help veterinary experts diagnose and treat diabetic cats, and to help them work with clients to make the best treatment decision for every individual cat, the American association of Feline specialists has established a detailed and easy to use toolkit. This set is a digital resource that puts the most relevant diagnostic and treatment information in the hands of veterinary professionals.
“We are ecstatic to release this digital resource to the veterinary community in the really hopes that we can help veterinary experts in the diagnosis and treatment of their diabetic feline clients through supplying easy-to-access information that can be implemented for every cat. The purpose is to create a lot more informed veterinary teams as well as cat caregivers,” said Dr. Apryl Steele, President, AAFP Board of Directors. “This Diabetes educational Toolkit is meant to be an on-the-ground tool for veterinary experts to access and gather the most relevant information quickly.”
You can view the full toolkit here.
The AAFP also uses resources for cat parents of cats with diabetes here.
Ingrid King
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2 comments on Diabetes educational Toolkit supports partnership between Veterinary experts and Caregivers
Janine says:
June 3, 2019 at 8:07 am
Thank you for this information.
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Sue Brandes says:
June 3, 2019 at 7:08 am
Thank you. I have a cat that is in remission.
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