What do the terms polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia mean?
• Polyuria is the production of large amounts of urine in a given period (eg, per day). • Polydipsia is chronic, excessive thirst. • Polyphagia is great hunger or increased appetite. My cat is having problems holding its urine; does that mean it’s diabetic? No, your cat could have a bladder or kidney infection or some other medical problem. If your cat is having problems holding its bladder, you should schedule a trip to your veterinarian as soon as possible. How is diabetes diagnosed? Your veterinarian will measure your cat’s blood glucose level and test your cat’s urine for the presence of glucose and ketones. Persistently high blood glucose levels along with glucose in the urine usually mean that your pet has diabetes mellitus. Are all cats susceptible to diabetes? Cats of all ages can get diabetes. Diabetes typically occurs in middle- to older-aged cats and cats that are obese. Neutered male cats are more susceptible than females. What other problems can be associated with diabetes
