The world's first diabetic pill for cats has been approved for use by the US government, easing treatment in newly diagnosed animals, without the shots. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved, Bexacat , a drug made by Elanco Animal Health Inc., an American pharmaceutical company, to help in treating feline diabetes. “Some people are afraid of giving insulin injections. Some people don’t have the time to dedicate to the care of their cats,” said Dr. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, a Purdue University veterinarian who consulted with the makers of Bexacat on the product testing. Bexacat is a non-insulin, needle-free, once-daily oral medication specifically designed for treatment of cats with diabetes mellitus. “It will be life-changing for some cats and some owners, but it’s not for every cat,” Scott-Moncrieff said. The pill, which is expected to be available in the U.S. in the next several weeks, aims to treat cats by lowering their blood sugar, causing it to be excreted i