COMPANION ANIMALS
Canine diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterised by hyperglycaemia caused by inadequate insulin secretion and/or impaired insulin action, affecting approximately 0.26–1.33% of dogs. Most affected dogs require lifelong insulin therapy, creating a significant owner burden and need for ongoing veterinary care.
NEWS
Feline diabetes affects roughly one in 200 cats, with obesity and age as major risk factors. The 2025 International Cat Care consensus guideline offers a comprehensive framework for diagnosis, treatment and long-term management, emphasising early diagnosis, individualised insulin therapy, newer agents such as SGLT2 inhibitors, and the critical role of caregiver collaboration in achieving remission.