Epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus among 193,435 Cats Attending Primary-Care Veterinary Practices in England

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Authors

Dan G. O’Neill · Institute of Population, Health and Development

Ruth Gostelow · Clinical Research Services

C. David L. Orme · Clinical Research Services

David B. Church · Clinical Research Services

Stijn Niessen · Clinical Research Services

Kristien Verheyen · Institute of Population, Health and Development

Dave C. Brodbelt

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is an important component of the primary-care practice caseload with 1-in-200 cats affected. An increased risk of DM in certain cat breeds supports a genetic predisposition. These results can guide future research and preventative healthcare.

Topics & Keywords

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Veterinary Equine Medical Research Veterinary Oncology Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Volume 30, Issue 4, pp. 964-972

DOI: 10.1111/jvim.14365

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