Important note
FeliVitals is for tracking and organization. It does not diagnose diabetes, interpret glucose results, set insulin doses, recommend diet changes, or replace veterinary care.
Who this guide is for
This page is for caregivers whose cat has suspected or diagnosed diabetes and who need a clear way to keep food, medication timing, glucose notes and symptoms together.
Diabetes care depends on the cat, the treatment plan and the veterinary team's instructions. FeliVitals helps record the pattern, not decide the treatment.
What daily care may involve
Veterinary diabetes care may include exams, bloodwork, urine testing, fructosamine or A1C testing, glucose monitoring, diet planning, insulin or other medication and rechecks. At home, timing and consistency often matter.
Symptoms worth recording
These signs do not diagnose diabetes on their own, but they are useful to record and discuss with your veterinarian:
- increased thirst, larger urine clumps or accidents,
- weight loss, increased hunger or reduced appetite,
- vomiting, lethargy, weakness or unusual sleepiness,
- wobbliness, shaking, disorientation or sudden behavior change,
- missed, late, partial, vomited or uncertain doses.
What you can track in FeliVitals
- Meals: record food amount, appetite, calories, timing and notes.
- Insulin or medication: log only what your veterinarian prescribed, including timing and missed doses.
- Glucose and ketones: record glucose readings, blood or urine ketone results, times and notes when your vet asks you to monitor them.
- Weight: follow body weight trends over time.
- Symptoms: record thirst, urination, vomiting, energy and daily notes.
- Vet report: export a PDF summary if you use FeliVitals Premium.
A simple daily workflow
- Log meals and appetite around feeding times.
- Record insulin or medication when it is actually given.
- Add glucose readings, ketone results and notes when your vet asks for them.
- Track thirst, urination, vomiting, energy and weight.
- Review the pattern before each recheck.
Prepare for your vet visit
Keep appointments, reminders, and visit notes together with the Vet Visits tracker.
A useful diabetes visit summary may include meal timing, appetite, glucose and ketone records, medication timing, missed or uncertain doses, weight changes, thirst, urination and symptoms.
Trouble breathing or collapse is an emergency. Go to a veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately.
If you suspect low blood sugar, contact a veterinarian immediately. Signs can include shaking, weakness, loss of coordination or seizures. Do not wait for another reading or to finish the log.
Call your veterinarian straight away for repeated vomiting, not eating, ketone concerns, other breathing changes, or any other worrying change.
Related FeliVitals resources
- Feeding tracking in FeliVitals
- Glucose tracking in FeliVitals
- Medication tracking in FeliVitals
- Free cat health tools
- Cat diabetes home monitoring guide
- How to monitor appetite in cats
FAQ
Can FeliVitals tell me how much insulin to give?
No. Insulin dose, timing and changes must come from your veterinarian.
Can I track meals and glucose together?
Yes. You can keep meals, appetite, medication timing and glucose notes in the same care history.
Should I record missed or uncertain doses?
Yes. Write them down clearly and ask your veterinary team what to do. Do not guess or double a dose unless your vet instructed it.