Here are some of the factors tied to an increased risk of diabetes in dogs and cats.

1. OBESITY
AGE
GENDER
The average age
for diagnosis in
cats is between
9 and 13 years
old; for dogs, it is
between 8 and
12 years old.
Neutered cats have been
found to have twice the risk
of developing diabetes as
cats that are not neutered.
Female dogs are
twice as likely to
develop diabetes
as male dogs,
while male
cats are 1.5
times more
likely to develop
diabetes than
female cats.
Certain breeds of dogs and cats
may be genetically predisposed
to be at greater risk of diabetes.
Breeds of dogs at higher risk include
dachshunds, beagles, schnauzers
and poodles. Burmese cats may
be at greater risk of diabetes than
other breeds.
Long-term use of medications
containing corticosteroids can
put dogs and cats at greater
risk for developing diabetes.
Being overweight is perhaps the most
significant risk factor for dogs and cats. It
can lead to diseases such as pancreatitis
or kidney disease that can trigger diabetes
or worsen its symptoms. Obesity increases
the risk for cats three to five times.
Here are some of the factors tied to an increased risk of diabetes in dogs and cats:
Pet Diabetes
Risk Factors For Dogs And Cats
NEUTERING
BREED
MEDICATION
10
8 13
13
9
11
12
8
9
10
10