Many people like to keep a cat by their side, thinking that being with the cat can make you happier and less lonely, but after all, this is also a life. Cats sometimes have diseases, so everyone must pay attention to their diet. For example, sometimes cats are calcium-deficient, so everyone must prevent them in advance.
What kind of cats are prone to calcium deficiency?
1. Skinny kittens
The naturally frail kittens have very limited nutrients. In addition, calcium deficiency is more likely to develop poorly, so the body will look smaller than cats of the same age.
2. Fetal development during pregnancy and breastfeeding during female cats during pregnancy and postpartum feeding will be given to the kitten due to calcium replenishment, resulting in calcium deficiency.
3. The calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of cats that eat animal viscera is 1:36 in fresh livers, and low calcium and high phosphorus intake are destined to be calcium deficiency. Therefore, the daily diet must be balanced
1. Loss of appetite, calcium deficiency will affect the normal function of the stomach and intestines, not only will the appetite be low, but it will also cause pica. If your cat is getting thinner or not fatter after eating, it is highly likely that it is caused by calcium deficiency.
2. It is easy to cause fracture risk
Cats are born to like jumping up and down, and they also like to challenge high-altitude sports. If a cat falls from a high place, it will not be useful even if it has nine lives. Due to calcium deficiency, osteoporosis is easily caused by fractures in bounce.
3. Slow-growing
6-month-old kittens are in the stage of rapid growth and need to be supplemented with sufficient calcium. If parents do not supplement calcium in time, cats will experience calcium deficiency, which will affect their slow development and even stop growing. This is also the dwarfism mentioned by some pet owners, which does not have enough calcium to promote development.
4. Postpartum convulsions
Once a female cat lacks calcium, it will experience symptoms such as convulsions, difficulty breathing, and malnutrition before and after delivery. The most likely cause muscle spasms within 3 weeks after giving birth, this is a disease caused by the rapid decline in the concentration of calcium in the blood of female cats after giving birth, and abnormal excitement of motor nerves. It usually lasts for 2-4 days after the attack. If the treatment is not timely, it may even endanger life. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the cat's calcium supplement.
5. Double-row teeth
Cats will change teeth at 4-6 months old, and permanent teeth can only grow after the breast teeth fall completely. However, if the kitten develops slowly due to calcium deficiency, it will not be able to remove the breast teeth, resulting in double rows of teeth. Double rows of teeth lead to permanent teeth occlusal deformity, bacteria breeding in the oral spaces, which over time lead to periodontal disease and difficulty in eating.
1. The dietary supplement method is good. The dietary structure of cats should be reasonable to ensure a uniform intake of nutrients in many aspects. Although cats are carnivorous animals, they are occasionally fed vegetables to supplement vitamins and cellulose.
Or add calcium-phosphorus powder for pets to food, usually the calcium-phosphorus ratio is between 1.4 and 1.6:1, and the vitamin D content is also quite sufficient. The shoveler who is not afraid of trouble can also make homemade cat rice for the owner, and adding an appropriate amount of egg yolk can also supplement calcium. But you can't feed it every day, just feed it every 2-3 days.
It is recommended to supplement calcium supplement nutritional products under the guidance of a doctor. Generally, it is mainly based on the absorption effect of calcium tablets < calcium powder < liquid calcium. You can choose liquid calcium with better effect.
2. Bathing in the sun more
Indoor cats rarely go out for a long time and cannot get in contact with ultraviolet rays. Exercise properly in daily life and absorb more ultraviolet rays in the sun. It can also promote calcium absorption. However, you should avoid long-term exposure to the sun in summer, as cats may not realize that they will get sunburned.
But in the end, I would like to remind everyone that if a cat is not calcium deficiency, don’t blindly supplement calcium. Excessive intake will lead to bone development problems and induce other urinary system diseases. If you have mild or severe calcium deficiency, you can consume food supplements, nutritional supplements, or sunbathing more calcium. Don’t be a calcium-deficient cat since childhood, and it will be stronger in the elderly.
If you encounter a cat with calcium deficiency, you must pay attention to supplementing calcium for the cat. Cats should be well maintained and protect them from their daily diet.