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Many nutrients can cause a variety of deficiency symptoms in cats, and the skin is a vital organ that is susceptible to dietary changes in minerals, protein, fatty acids, and vitamins A and B. [75] [76] [77] Cats show dietary inadequacies in their skin through excess or inadequate oil production, and skin toughening. This results in dandruff ...
Essential oils are toxic to cats and there have been reported cases of serious illnesses caused by tea tree oil and tea tree oil-based flea treatments and shampoos. [28] [29] [30] Many human foods are somewhat toxic to cats; theobromine in chocolate can cause theobromine poisoning, for instance, although
Many brands claim to use natural ingredients, but the term can be misleading. Look for foods with minimally processed ingredients, real meat as the primary source of protein, and limited additives.
A new Clean Label Project report suggests some protein powders contain heavy metals lead and cadmium. See which ones are safe here, plus what an expert advises. ‘Elevated Levels’ of Heavy ...
In addition to wheat gluten, products containing rice protein have also been contaminated with melamine. Natural Balance Pet Foods recalled two products on 16 April due to kidney damage associated with melamine contamination despite the products not containing wheat gluten. [55] Melamine has also been implicated in corn gluten in South Africa. [56]
Central retinal deficiency is a cognitive dysfunction in cats that primarily caused by a nutritional deficiency but can be hereditary as well. [34] However, because of improved nutritional health in recent years, the incidence of hereditary cases of this disease are seen less frequently.
Why we should be cautious about protein powder. Protein powder can be a good supplement to help reach your protein goals — but the key word here is “supplement.” Most protein powders contain ...
Protein toxicity is the effect of the buildup of protein metabolic waste compounds, like urea, uric acid, ammonia, and creatinine.Protein toxicity has many causes, including urea cycle disorders, genetic mutations, excessive protein intake, and insufficient kidney function, such as chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury.