My cat's litter box smells sickly sweet. Could it be diabetes?

An unusually sweet or fruity smell coming from your cat can be indicative of diabetes. I highly recommend that you have your cat examined by his/her veterinarian ASAP. With proper treatment, diabetes is a managable disease in cats.

Hello there. It is very possible that Persephone Jane has diabetes. However there are many other reasons for increased thirst in a cat, including kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, or urinary tract infection. I recommend taking her to the veterinarian where she can have bloodwork to determine if she is diabetic or not. Once the cause of her excess thirst is discovered, your veterinarian can develop a treatment plan to help your kitty. Hope this helps!

Poor Gabby! If she seems like she's feeling unwell, is having frequent accidents, or you suspect an issue it would be best to bring her in for a checkup to your local vet. Bringing in a urine sample (if possible) or having the get one is best as they can use it to run a urinalysis to check for issues such as infections, glucose in the urine, etc. Other symptoms you may see that can indicate a urinary issue include increased vocalization, accidents, cloudy or bloody urine, straining to go, dribbling urine, frequent trips to the litter box, changes in weight/appetite, and changes in thirst/water intake. Be sure to let your vet know if you've seen any of these additional signs.

Urine with an unusual "sticky" feeling is a common sign of diabetes, due to increased levels of glucose in the urine - this is a common problem in older cats. Other things that could cause an increased amount of urine in the litterbox along with an abnormal appearance would include chronic kidney disease, or hyperthyroidism. I would recommend taking CC to the vet for an exam as soon as you are able to - he/she can do blood work and urine testing to help diagnose the problem and get her started on appropriate treatment.

Hello! I'm afraid it sounds like Kit T Kat may have diabetes, but unfortunately there is no home remedy for this! She needs to have some bloodwork done, and, if she has diabetes, may need to be on insulin. Sorry to hear about this! Hope you are able to take her in.

Poor Callie! Given that she has bad breath, is peeing outside the litter box, losing weight, and drinking frequently, I would be concerned she has a medical illness wrong such as kidney disease or diabetes. The bad breath could also be due to a dental problem, which the urination problems could be caused by a UTI or bladder stones. She definitely needs to see a vet right away.

Hello, I wouldn't worry about the smell of maple syrup alone. Bart probably rubbed his head on or rolled in something fragrant. Signs of diabetes in cats include increased thirst and urination and increased appetite combined with weight loss. If Bart is experiencing these signs, a veterinary exam and bloodwork would help confirm a diagnosis. I hope this is helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.