Diabetic Remission in a Mixed Breed Feline - Report of Case

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a syndrome characterized by persistent hyperglycemia due to the lack of insulin or the incapacity of exerting its metabolic effects. Along with hyperthyroidism, it is one of the most common endocrine diseases in felines, with obese cats having 3.9 x more chance of developing DM comparing to a cat in an ideal body condition score. This report describes the case of a feline, female, 5-year-old, spayed, mixed breed, with a history of obesity (prior body condition score 8/9), presenting weight loss and polyphagy. The history of previous obesity associated with the clinical manifestations suggested the possibility of DM, which was confirmed due to hyperglycemia, glycosuria and the increase of fructosamine values. It was instituted therapy using insulin Glargine, supporting diet for obesity and environmental enrichment, with remission of DM.