Feline diabetes mellitus — dietary management — representative studies (Europe PMC)
Source: Europe PMC (Europe PubMed Central) REST search, query "feline diabetes diet management", 1227 hits (2026-07-22). Each entry is a first-hand peer-reviewed study; the abstract opening is quoted verbatim from the publisher abstract. Six representative studies below.
- PMID 42022391 — From pathogenesis to prevention: an update on the management of obesity and its associated comorbidities in cats. (Frontiers in veterinary science, 2026). Abstract (opening): Overweight and obesity represent the most common nutritional disorder in domestic cats and constitute a significant global health issue. In this review, we synthesize current
- PMID 42254904 — Factors influencing insulin prescribing practices among small animal specialists. (Frontiers in veterinary science, 2026). Abstract (opening): Initial management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) often involves administration of regular insulin, and the transition from regular to intermediate or long-acting insulin can be
- PMID 41369075 — Guidelines for nutritional management of feline diabetes mellitus: a proposed classification system integrating medical considerations. (Journal of feline medicine and surgery, 2026). Abstract (opening): The management of diabetes mellitus (DM) in cats can benefit from an integration of medical and nutritional strategies, based on an understanding of the dynamic nature of the
- PMID 41929271 — Feline obesity is associated with stronger owner attachment, while indoor confinement increases risk of obesity at an early age in domestic shorthaired cats. (Frontiers in veterinary science, 2026). Abstract (opening): Knowledge of risk factors for overweight and obesity is important for making preventative strategies for feline obesity. The present study investigated risk factors for feline
- PMID 41251300 — Spectrum of veterinary care in feline diabetes mellitus. (Journal of feline medicine and surgery, 2026). Abstract (opening): Approximately 10% of cats with diabetes mellitus (diabetes) are euthanased at diagnosis and a further 10% euthanased within the first year of treatment, despite diabetes being a
- PMID 41471872 — Dietary Modulation of the Gut Microbiota in Dogs and Cats and Its Role in Disease Management. (Microorganisms, 2025). Abstract (opening): Food has a massive influence on the gut microbiota and is one of the most useful therapeutic levers in disease. Recent developments have highlighted how macronutrient balance,
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Source text: pdf-raw/evidence/europepmc_feline_diabetes_diet_2026-07-22.txt (Europe PMC REST, 2026-07-22).