Fat Metabolism in Cats
Updated 5/1/26. For years, conversations about weight issues and feline diabetes have centered on carbohydrates. This is not wrong; cats are obligate carnivores that are poorly equipped to manage large glucose loads. High‑starch diets (kibble, some canned diets, and even many raw diets that are too high in carbs) absolutely stress the pancreas and disrupt insulin metabolism. This alone can cause weight gain, insulin resistance, and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. But it turns out that carbs are not the whole story. There is another factor that receives ...








