Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus and feline infectious peritonitis in a Persian Peaknose cat

feline diabetes mellitus persian peaknose feline infectious peritonitis hyperglycemia metabolic

Authors

  • Fathul Barry Akbar Nashrullah
    fathul20001@mail.unpad.ac.id
    Veterinary Professional Program, Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Anis Aulia Veterinary Professional Program, Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Alya Nur Mahdani Veterinary Professional Program, Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Marisya Salsabila Maharani Putri Veterinary Professional Program, Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Dwi Wahyudha Wira Department of Basic Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Septiani Purwanti Hanafiah West Java Animal Hospital, Jl. Raya Tangkuban Parahu No. 11, Cikole, Lembang District, West Bandung Regency, Indonesia, Indonesia
Figure 1. The Persian Peaknose cat “Dede Arsy” diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Feline Infectious Peritonitis. (A) The cat show-ing excessive drinking behavior (polydipsia); (B) facial appearance characteristic of the Persian Peaknose breed

Feline diabetes mellitus (DM) and infectious peritonitis (FIP) are challenging metabolic and infectious diseases in cats that require long-term management and therapeutic strategies. This case report describes the clinical management of a 7-year-old male Persian peaknose cat diagnosed with type 2 DM and non-effusive FIP at the West Java Animal Hospital. The cat presented with polyuria, polydipsia, and severe weight loss over seven days. Hematological findings showed hyperchromic microcytic anemia and elevated MID%, while biochemical analysis indicated hyperglycemia (524 mg/dL), increased ALT, and a low albumin-to-globulin (A/G) ratio (0.6), consistent with type 2 DM and FIP. Treatment included Molnupiravir, Glimepiride as an antihyperglycemic agent; Ornipural for hepatodigestive support; vitamin supplementation (B complex, A, D, and E); and a low-sugar diet. Blood glucose levels monitored daily for seven days showed a progressive decrease but remained above the normal threshold. This case demonstrates the importance of comprehensive management combining causative, symptomatic, and supportive therapies in feline patients with concurrent disorders. This highlights the need for glucose monitoring, nutritional adjustment, and client education regarding insulin therapy to achieve glycemic control in complex feline comorbidities.

How to Cite

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Nashrullah FBA, Aulia A, Mahdani AN, Putri MSM, Wira DW, Hanafiah SP. Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus and feline infectious peritonitis in a Persian Peaknose cat. ARSHI vet lett [Internet]. 2025 Aug. 1 [cited 2026 Jun. 6];9(3):65-6. Available from: https://journal.ipb.ac.id/arshivetlett/article/view/64404

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