Nutritional Management of Cats and Dogs with Diabetes Mellitus

Valerie J Parker; Richard C Hill

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2023.01.007

Nutritional Management of Cats and Dogs with Diabetes Mellitus

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2023 May;53(3):657-674. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2023.01.007. Epub 2023 Feb 28.

Authors

Valerie J Parker¹, Richard C Hill²

Affiliations

¹ The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center, 601 Vernon L. Tharp Street, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
² University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, 2015 Southwest 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA. Electronic address: parker.888@osu.edu.

PMID: 36858905
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2023.01.007

Abstract

This article reviews the nutritional assessment and management of diabetic dogs and cats. It discusses how to determine appropriate nutritional goals for individual patients, including comorbid patients with diabetes. Considerations for macronutrient and micronutrient modifications will be reviewed.

Keywords: Body composition; Carbohydrates; Energy; Fat; Fiber; Macronutrients; Micronutrients; Protein.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Cat Diseases* / therapy
Cats
Diabetes Mellitus* / therapy
Diabetes Mellitus* / veterinary
Dog Diseases* / therapy
Dogs
Nutrients