Diabetes mellitus in cats

Estimates of the incidence of diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats range from 1:100 to 1:500

Feline Diabetes Mellitus

Incidence of diabetes mellitus in cats

All cats are susceptible to diabetes but it is usually seen in middle aged to older cats. A higher incidence is seen in neutered males.

There is no known breed predilection in cats, although in Australia and the UK an increased incidence of diabetes mellitus in Burmese cats has been noted.