There is new hope for treatment of cats with diabetes. A new class of oral drugs is proving to be a game changer in helping to manage this disease. This class of drugs, now available in the US, is called sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. They work at the level of the kidneys, blocking the kidneys from reabsorbing excess glucose into the bloodstream. This excess glucose is then excreted in the urine. The result is lower glucose levels in the bloodstream. There are currently two new drugs available: Bexacat (Bexaglifozin) and Senvelgo (Velagliflozin). Bexagat is a once daily pill and Senvelgo a once daily liquid. Both medications require the right patient selection and are approved for newly diagnosed diabetic cats only, and are not suitable for cats with certain pre-existing health conditions. Regular monitoring by your veterinarian is essential to achieve optional results and detect any complications.
At DR 4 PETS we believe a well informed pet owner is empowered to sustain their fur baby’s general health and thereby keep that beautiful human-pet bound alive. If however, father time or ill health brings your pet to the end-of-life we want to be there to help. We provide dignified and compassionate in-home euthanasia to the feline and canine population of Ventura, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Agoura, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Chatsworth, Porter Ranch, Calabasas, and neighboring communities. Give us a call at (805) 494-3339.
