New pill treats diabetic cats without daily insulin shots

UNDATED (AP)- A new pill aims to make it easier to treat diabetic cats without insulin shots twice a day. The drug is the first oral treatment for feline diabetes approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The new pill can’t be used in diabetic cats that have already received insulin. And animals must be screened carefully for other conditions and monitored for serious side effects. While many cat owners successfully treat their cats with insulin shots, others struggle. It’s no secret that the difficulties lead some pet owners to euthanize their animals.