Analysis of the causes of vitamin B2 deficiency in cats

Vitamin B2 not only plays a great role in humans, but is also an essential substance for the healthy growth of cats. Once cats are deficient, it will cause a series of nutritional and metabolic diseases, such as anemia, collapse, stomatitis, etc. So what are the causes of vitamin B2 deficiency in cats?

1. Insufficient intake Vitamin B2 is contained in yeast, liver, kidney, meat and milk. The content in cereal foods is small. If you feed cereal foods for a long time, it can lead to insufficient intake of vitamin B2 and cause vitamin B2 deficiency.

2. Secondary to gastrointestinal diseases Vitamin B2 needs to be absorbed from the small intestinal wall and then phosphorylated into flavin mononucleotide to play its role. If gastrointestinal diseases such as gastroenteritis and diarrhea occur, it can affect the conversion and synthesis of vitamin B2. Absorption, resulting in vitamin B2 deficiency.

What are the symptoms of vitamin B2 deficiency in cats

Cat vitamin B2 deficiency is the culprit of many diseases. However, vitamin B2 cannot be stored in cats’ bodies, so cats need to supplement food containing vitamin B2 from food every day. When cats suffer from vitamin B2 deficiency, they will have the following symptoms.

Symptoms

The main clinical manifestations of vitamin B2 deficiency include loss of appetite, slow growth, weight loss, indigestion, diarrhea, reduced heartbeats per minute, pale mucous membranes, spasm and collapse, nervousness, etc.

Adult cats mainly present with stomatitis, anemia, and spasms. Male cats can also develop scrotal inflammation. Vitamin B2 deficiency in early pregnancy can lead to congenital malformations in kittens. Severe cases can also lead to death.

Prevention and treatment of vitamin B2 deficiency in cats

Eliminate the cause of the disease, adjust food, and supplement vitamin B2. At the same time, adjust the food and provide foods rich in vitamin B2 (fresh vegetables, dairy products, meat, eggs, beans, etc.).

Treatment of vitamin B2 deficiency in cats

[Prescription 1] Vitamin B2 tablets 20 to 30 mg, taken orally, once a day, for 5 days.

[Prescription 2] Vitamin B2 injection 5-10 mg, intramuscular injection, once a day, for 5 days.

[Prescription 3] Take 1 to 4 yeast tablets, orally, 1 to 3 times a day.