My Cat Is Borderline Diabetic. What Do I Do?

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have a 7-year old Siamese mix cat who came to my house as a starving kitten. She was terified of humans, but hunger won out, and after many weeks she allowed me to pet her. I brought her inside where she has stayed since then. She only likes dry food, except for tidbits of chicken which I give her for good behavior. She was drinking lots of water and peeing massive amounts, so I took her... Read More

What can I do to prevent my cat from getting diabetes?

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My cat is about a year and a half old. I’m very concerned about diabetes — it seems extremely prevalent, if not inevitable these days in older cats, and it doesn’t just strike the obese. I don’t remember dogs and cats getting it often when I was younger. It has to be the ingredients in cat and dog food. Any thoughts on the best type of food to get for my cat and how to prevent... Read More

Why is my cat drinking so much water and walking on her haunches?

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: What could be wrong with my cat if she drinks a lot of water, walks on her haunches, and has sores around her head and anus? ~Caren Siouxsie: The excessive drinking and walking on the haunches are common signs of diabetes. We’re not sure if the sores around her head and anus are related to this condition or not. Thomas: You need to take your cat to the vet as soon as possible and  have... Read More