Many treatment options are available for cats suffering from type 2 diabetes, including those you can provide at home as a complement to veterinary care or insulin treatment.
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Diet
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A proper diet is the typical treatment for feline type 2 diabetes. Give a diet to the cat that includes a high level of protein, low carbohydrates and fat in moderation.
The Your Diabetic Cat site recommends that you don't give any type of dry food to a cat suffering from diabetes.
When searching for a healthy wet food to feed your diabetic cat, read the ingredient list carefully and avoid a wet food that contains ingredients such as corn flour, corn gluten, rice, sweet potato, carrots or fruit of any kind. Look for a low carbohydrate wet food that will work to help reduce the blood sugar swings in the diabetic cat.
Supplements
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Specific supplements may help control the cat’s blood sugar levels and diabetes, according to an article in Animal Wellness magazine.
Vitamin E helps to reduce inflammation of the pancreas. You can give it once a day by piercing the capsule (200 iu) and squeezing the oil onto the cat’s food.
Chromium picolinate has been proven to decrease the levels of blood sugar and reduce the effects of diabetes. Give a 25mcg capsule once a day.
Goldenseal is also helpful in treating diabetes by reducing the amount of insulin needed to control the blood sugar levels in cats. Mix a goldenseal tincture with 1 to 2 tsp. of water and give to the cat twice a day (five drops each time).
Other
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Raw green beans or green bean sprouts contain enzymes that can act as insulin to help control blood sugar levels.
Chopped parsley can work to keep the blood clean.
Daily exercise iwill keep your cat’s weight at a healthy level.
Feed your cat at the same time every day, as regulation and routine is important when treating diabetes, according to Your Cat Care Guide.
Feeding your cat several small meals throughout the day can help regulate blood sugar levels.
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