Feeding and diet
Food and routine sit at the centre of daily life with a diabetic pet. These guides cover choosing a food, checking a label, treats, and what to do on the days when appetite changes. Your vet decides the diet, so use these to prepare the conversation.
Guides on feeding and diet
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Feeding a Diabetic Dog: What to Look for in a Food
A vet-guideline-based guide to feeding a diabetic dog, why consistency matters, what to look for in a diet, and how to time meals with insulin.
5 min read
What to feed a diabetic cat: food choices, portions and routines
Low-carbohydrate diet for diabetic cats explained: why low-carb matters, wet versus dry food, remission support, and practical feeding guidance.
13 min read
Working out the carbohydrate in UK cat food, with worked examples
How to calculate dry-matter carbohydrate from a UK cat food label, with worked examples you can check and repeat on any tin.
3 min read
Safe Treats for Diabetic Dogs & Cats
Which treats are safe for a diabetic pet? Low-sugar, low-carb treat choices for dogs and cats, what to avoid, and how to treat without upsetting blood sugar.
3 min read
Your diabetic dog or cat won't eat: what to do next
A diabetic pet refusing food needs careful handling, because insulin without food can be dangerous. What to do, what to note, and when it's urgent.
4 min read
Diabetic remission: can the right diet reverse feline diabetes?
What diabetic remission means, why it's mainly a feline possibility, how diet and early control give the best chance.
3 min read
Tools and next steps
- Diabetic pet supplies
Feeders, storage and other equipment worth knowing about.
- The Mello app
Record meals, including the ones your pet refused, next to the insulin.
Related topics
Mello is a tracking tool, so your vet is always the one to ask.