ACVIM Publishes largest Case-Control study about environmental risk elements for Feline Diabetes in its Journal of Veterinary internal Medicine
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Swedish university of agricultural Sciences found an enhanced risk of Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2) in normal-weight cats that consume a dry food diet, which is typically fed to cats worldwide.
The study, “Environmental risk elements for Diabetes Mellitus in Cats,” was published online December 1, 2016, and will be included in the January/February digital issue of the Journal of Veterinary internal medicine (JVIM), the official publication of the American college of Veterinary internal medicine (ACVIM).
“Through our research we found that while obesity is a very essential and popular risk element for Diabetes Mellitus in cats, there is also an enhanced risk of diabetes among normal-weight cats consuming a dry food diet,” said Malin Öhlund, DVM, department of medical services at the Swedish university of agricultural science and lead researcher on the study. “This correlation, compared to normal-weight cats on a wet food diet, is a new and interesting finding that warrants even more research, as a dry food diet is typically fed to cats around the world.”
This study investigated both new and known risk elements associated with Diabetes Mellitus in cats. In addition to an enhanced risk among normal-weight cats on a dry food diet, the study also found that indoor confinement and inactivity, being a greedy eater and being overweight were also associated with an enhanced risk of Diabetes Mellitus in cats.
“Environmental risk elements for Diabetes Mellitus in Cats” is the largest case-control study about diabetic cats to date. The web-based survey, which was conducted over a four-month period, assessed 2,066 cats—396 with Diabetes Mellitus and 1,670 control cats—based on 48 questions that focused on the cat’s age, breed, sex, neutering status and body condition, as well as questions concerning the cat’s general health, eating behavior and routine, and activity level, among others.
To learn much more about the study, please contact Stephanie Peters, ACVIM at 303.231.9933 x 105 or stephanie@acvim.org. additional information concerning the results and all those involved in the study can be found in the Journal of Veterinary internal Medicine.
About the American college of Veterinary internal medicine (ACVIM)
The American college of Veterinary internal medicine (ACVIM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals and people through education, training and certification of specialists in veterinary internal medicine, discovery and dissemination of new medical knowledge, and enhancing public awareness of advances in veterinary medical care. ACVIM is the certifying organization for veterinary specialists in cardiology, large animal internal medicine, neurology, oncology and small animal internal medicine.
The Journal of Veterinary internal medicine (JVIM), the official publication of the American college of Veterinary internal Medicine, offers an international forum for communication and discussion of the most recent developments in large and small animal internal medicine. As an open access journal, all articles published by the Journal of Veterinary internal medicine are available online to read, download and share.
ACVIM hosts the ACVIM Forum, an annual continuing education meeting where cutting-edge information, technology and research abstracts are showcased for the veterinary community. much more than 3,300 veterinary specialists, veterinarians, technicians and students usually attend.
ACVIM is also a collaborator with the American college of Veterinary Surgeons on a recently launched site www.VetSpecialists.com, which offers a distinct resource to animal owners about veterinary specialty medicine.
About the Swedish university of agricultural Science
The Swedish university of agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. This is achieved by research, education and environmental monitoring and assessment, in collaboration with the surrounding community.
SOURCE American college of Veterinary internal medicine (ACVIM)
