<div><p>We can be so paranoid about our family's health, but when it comes to our pets we never learn the warning signs of some nasty diseases. </p><p>Normally, we don't even think about dogs and cats getting sick the same way we do, but the truth is our pets are vulnerable to a lot of the same nasty diseases as us! Take diabetes for instance, it's such a common disease and we probably all know someone who has it, but many people don't even imagine our pets could get it.</p><p>In fact, it's believed that at least 2% of cats have feline diabetes. Pet owners should know the risks and signs of this disease, so they can keep their cats safe.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/12.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/12_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/12_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p></p><p>The most common symptoms of feline diabetes include:</p><ul><li>cats that are either overweight or very skinny</li><li>drinking lots of water and peeing a lot</li><li>if your cat suddenly becomes "depressed" and weak, with no energy</li></ul><p>If you notice any of these signs you should take your cat to the vet right away, but you also shouldn't worry too much.</p><p>Diabetes sounds scary but it's a disease that's very easy to manage. You'll probably need to watch your cat's diet, give them insulin injections - which should cost around $30 per month - and see a vet more often, but otherwise your pet will still be happy and healthy. </p><div><amp-img src="http://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/diabetes-in-cats-05.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, scientists are still learning more about the causes of diabetes in cats, so there are no strong suggestions about what to avoid. </p><p>Even if you manage to catch the disease early, it will normally just go in remission and come back later. Still, your cat can live as long as a healthy cat with the right kind of care.</p><h3>Share this post with someone who owns cats!</h3></div>