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Obesity in diabetic cats
Diabetics are most effectively stabilized when they are at their ideal body weight.
Cats that are very overweight (obese)
may have “insulin resistance” meaning that insulin therapy
is less effective and higher doses are required.
Weight loss should be gradual.
Overweight cats should be fed two-thirds of the recommended daily allowance
of a suitable diet until they have reached their ideal body weight. Your
veterinary surgeon or veterinary nurse will help you calculate the ideal
body weight and food requirements for your cat and monitor its weight
loss.
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