Clinical
Insulin or SGLT2 inhibitor for a newly diabetic cat? An internist's selection criteria
A small animal internist says safety and patient selection, not how easy pilling is for the owner, should decide whether a diabetic cat starts on an oral SGLT2 inhibitor.
VetStack NewsSource: dvm360
The starting point
In an interview with dvm360, internist Kelly Cairns, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), described how she decides between insulin and an oral SGLT2 inhibitor for a cat newly diagnosed with diabetes.
She said the choice comes down to safety and selecting the right patient. Whether an oral drug would be easier for the owner to give is not part of her decision.
