Please take our quiz to test your knowledge of diabetes and its management in cats. Links are provided to help you with the answers! 1. A cat suffering from diabetes typically: Drinks and eats a lot, urinates often and is lethargic Has a fever and stops eating Has a pot-bellied appearance and dull fur I don’t know 2. How common is diabetes in cats? Only 1 in 2,000 cats develops diabetes 1 in 200 cats may develop diabetes Diabetes is rarely diagnosed in cats I don’t know 3. Managing a cat with diabetes involves: Regular insulin injections and an appropriate diet Long-term antibiotic treatments and hypoallergenic diets Regular insulin injections and rest I don’t know 4. Signs that suggest a cat has diabetes mellitus include: Drinking large amounts and urinating often Red, itchy skin Shivering, restlessness and weakness I don’t know 5. What is the expected life span of a diabetic cat under veterinary care? 10 months A normal life expectancy 10 weeks I don’t know