Diabetes mellitus is common in cats. It is usually found in older animals, but can also occur in younger cats. Diabetes mellitus can be successfully treated with insulin and an appropriate diet, but the success of treatment depends largely on the daily commitment and accuracy of the owner.
Being overweight makes the body's cells less sensitive to insulin. Royal Canin Diabetic ensures that your cat loses the extra weight so that insulin is more effective. A high protein content and the addition of L-carnitine reduces excess weight and maintains muscle mass. Royal Canin Diabetic Cat contains specific carbohydrates (barley, maize and psyllium), which are gradually absorbed by the body after the meal. These ingredients help limit fluctuations in blood sugar. Cartilage protecting ingredients (glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate) help maintain normal joint mobility and reduce the risk of joint disorders. A specific combination of natural antioxidants inhibits the effects of ageing.
Please note: The use of this nutritional food increases the cat's sensitivity to insulin, so different (lower) amounts of insulin must often be given. Therefore, when starting this diet it is recommended to get new blood glucose and insulin level readings from your veterinarian, so that a lower insulin dose can be set.
