Diabetes Mellitus, Feline - contd.

ClinicalSigns
The classic signs of diabetes mellitus in cats are the same as those in all diabetic animals: polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, and weight loss.

Symptoms
The most common symptoms of diabetes are increased thirst, increased urination, and weight loss, despite an increase in appetite. Owners may notice that they have to change the litter box more frequently because it is wet all the time. Some cats will begin to void large amounts of urine in places other than the litter box. This may mistakenly be perceived as a behavioral problem in some cats.