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Cat nutrition
Good nutrition provides cats with essential nutrients that support normal body functions. Nutritional problems can develop when cats don’t get enough of a nutrient or when an underlying health condition affects how nutrients are absorbed or used. Learn about nutritional conditions in cats, including cobalamin (vitamin B12) deficiency and thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency.
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Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) Deficiency in Cats
Cobalamin deficiency in cats is a condition where inadequate levels of vitamin B12 are available in the body. Cobalamin (vitamin B12) is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a fundamental role in red blood cell production, neurological function, and DNA synthesis.
· 3 min read
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency in Cats
Thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency is a rare, life-threatening condition where inadequate levels of vitamin B1 are available to the cat’s body systems.
· 4 min readOnline veterinarian and virtual pet care services available on-demand.
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