
Feeding practices, weight management, and low-carbohydrate food choices can significantly improve long-term health and treatment outcomes for cats with diabetes.

Mansum Yau, DVM, is a graduate of Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in Canada. Yau is a veterinary practitioner with a special interest in feline medicine and the author of The Ins and Outs of Cat Carriers: A Veterinarian’s Guide to Cat Carriers. She is also an illustrator and stand-up comedian.

Feeding practices, weight management, and low-carbohydrate food choices can significantly improve long-term health and treatment outcomes for cats with diabetes.

With these practical tips for cat weight loss, we can empower clients to help their cats have normal body condition, while maintaining if not improving the human animal bond

This useful practice can elevate the standard of feline care and allow earlier detection of chronic disease.

Published: November 1st 2025 | Updated: