If fed sweet stuff, cats become diabetic and may start losing their fur- is this a myth or is it true?
2006-09-03 14:21:27 · 8 answers · asked by Shifani 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
No...I've heard the one about a pet will die if you touch it's nose or if you feed them chocolate. Although I think all three are myths, why would you be feeding your pet sweet stuff anyway?
If you are concerned then call your vet and ask.
2006-09-03 14:23:45 · answer #1 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cats can get diabetes....and since an over-abundance of sugar is sometime responsible for causing diabetes in humans, I'd say the first part is true. Cats aren't supposed to be eating sweets, they're supposed to have meats and occasional greens.
As far as diabetes making their fur fall out, I don't know for sure....but diabetes is a serious illness and can cause all sorts of problems. So it's very possible.
2006-09-03 21:24:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What IS true is that diabetes is becoming very common for overweight cats. Some claim it is carbohydrate related (vs "sugar"), including such ingredients as corn found in cheaper dry cat food.
My aunt had a diabetic cat that was as wide as she was long (I swear this is true). Sad part is that probably could have been avoided had she been fed a normal healthy diet instead of constant treats of canned, dry and *kitten* food at an older, overweight condition. Almost as sad was the fact that the cat developed arthritis as well - can you imagine carrying all that weight???
Poor thing had to be rushed to the vet one night; she was comatose and gently kneading, but never woke up. It was the diabetes & she had to be put to sleep.
So please heed any advice about a healthy diet and a healthy weight for your cat....
2006-09-03 21:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats do not have the taste buds that respond to sweetness. This is probably not true, since the only reason that I can come up with as to why a cat would begin to lose fur is that it is not gaining proper nutrition from the food.
And anyway, if cats like something sweet, it is because of its texture, since they cannot actually taste the sweetness.
2006-09-03 21:24:44 · answer #4 · answered by Becca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes in cats if very common.
Why would you feed a cats sweets? Don't. Feed them cat food only.
2006-09-03 21:24:44 · answer #5 · answered by Karen R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a myth. Most cats won't eat sweet stuff anyway.
2006-09-03 21:30:31 · answer #6 · answered by k9resq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you really shouldnt feed your cat anything other than cat food
2006-09-03 21:24:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
do I see a blood sugar meter in the near future? =P
2006-09-03 21:29:28 · answer #8 · answered by Behappystupi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋