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My cat has IBS. Prednisolone caused diabetes. Any other options?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Ocicat | Female | spayed | 6 lbs

I have a 10 year old cat with IBS. Prednisilone worked well but caused diabetes. Are there any other treatments?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 20th, 2017

Yes there is. Talk to your vet about getting her in Budesonide instead for her IBD. This medicaiton has more of a local effect on the GI and doesn’t lead to diabetes as easily. One positive note is that cats diabetes can potentially be reversed by starting them on prescription diabetic food (ie Purina DM, Hill’s M/D). I hope this helps! Best wishes with Chiquita moving forward. Take care.

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 11th, 2018

    Poor guy. Yes of course. You can try a diet if you haven't already, such as the Royal Canin hypoallergenic hydrolyzed protein or the Hill's Z/D diet. Or you can try an alternative medication called Budesonide. Ask you vet about this medication, which is used in pets that are refractory to the steroids for their IBD. It also doesn't have many of the systemic steroid effects and won't lead to diabetes. I hope this helps and best of luck getting Samson on a more suitable medication for his IBD. Take care!

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