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Can cats eat vitamin E that humans take?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. James Brown
Cats cannot eat vitamin E that humans eat. Because cats and humans have different physiques, and the ingredients of the drugs they take are also different. When cats eat vitamin E taken by humans, it is easy to cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract, affect the absorption of drugs, and increase the risk of gastrointestinal diseases. risks of. If the cat's body is deficient in vitamin E, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for a comprehensive examination in time, and then choose appropriate drugs for treatment according to his or her own situation, which can replenish nutrients for the body and maintain normal development of the body.

1. Why can’t cats eat vitamin E that humans eat?

Vitamin E is generally available in tablets, capsules, etc. It is an antibiotic drug that can supplement the lack of vitamin E in the body and can also prevent Acanthocytosis or malabsorption syndrome has a more obvious therapeutic effect. However, there are certain differences between cats’ physiques and human physiques, and the dosage of medication is also different. If you take the vitamin E that humans take, it will not be able to achieve the effect of treating diseases, and it will also easily cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract and induce gastrointestinal diseases. .

2. The harm to the body caused by the lack of vitamin E in cats

If a cat lacks a large amount of vitamin E, it is easy to cause damage to the muscles and nervous system, resulting in limb twitching, movement disorders, and muscle weakness. It can also easily cause damage to the liver, increase the probability of liver disease, and affect the normal development of the body. If not supplemented in time, cerebellar softening may occur, causing instability in standing and paralysis of the hind limbs, and may also affect the cat's reproductive ability.

3. Daily maintenance of cats

In daily life, cats can be given canned cat food and nutritional paste, which can supplement the body’s lack of nutrients and enable the normal development of bones and other organs. Reduce the chance of illness.