Vitamin K deficiency in cats fed commercial fish‐based diets

Strieker, Matthias; Morris, James G.; Feldman, Bernard F.; Rogers, Quinton R.

doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1996.tb02400.x

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“…Given the number of potentially hazardous ingredients found in commercial meat-based diets, it is not surprising that a significant number of controlled studies have demonstrated increased risks of a variety of diseases following long-term maintenance of cats and dogs on such diets, including kidney failure [ 71 ], liver, musculoskeletal, and neurologic diseases [ 72 ], birth defects [ 73 ], and bleeding disorders [ 74 ]. These have been described in more detail elsewhere [ 75 ].…”

Section: Health Of Omnivorous and Carnivorous Companion Animalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Vegetarian versus Meat-Based Diets for Companion Animals

Knight

Leitsberger

2016

Animals

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Simple SummaryMany owners of companion animals are interested in vegetarian diets for their animals, as concerns increase about the consequences of animal farming, for health, animal welfare, and the environment. However, are vegetarian diets for cats and dogs nutritionally balanced and healthy? This article comprehensively reviews the evidence published to date from four studies that have examined the nutritional adequacy of vegetarian diets for cats and dogs. To obtain additional information, we surveyed 12 pet food companies detailed in the most recent study. We also examined the nutritional soundness of meat-based companion-animal diets, and reviewed the evidence concerning the health status of vegetarian, carnivorous and omnivorous companion animals. Both cats and dogs may thrive on vegetarian diets, but these must be nutritionally complete and reasonably balanced. Owners should also regularly monitor urinary acidity, and should correct urinary alkalinisation through appropriate dietary additives, if necessary.AbstractCompanion animal owners are increasingly concerned about the links between degenerative health conditions, farm animal welfare problems, environmental degradation, fertilizers and herbicides, climate change, and causative factors; such as animal farming and the consumption of animal products. Accordingly, many owners are increasingly interested in vegetarian diets for themselves and their companion animals. However, are vegetarian canine and feline diets nutritious and safe? Four studies assessing the nutritional soundness of these diets were reviewed, and manufacturer responses to the most recent studies are provided. Additional reviewed studies examined the nutritional soundness of commercial meat-based diets and the health status of cats and dogs maintained on vegetarian and meat-based diets. Problems with all of these dietary choices have been documented, including nutritional inadequacies and health problems. However, a significant and growing body of population studies and case reports have indicated that cats and dogs maintained on vegetarian diets may be healthy—including those exercising at the highest levels—and, indeed, may experience a range of health benefits. Such diets must be nutritionally complete and reasonably balanced, however, and owners should regularly monitor urinary acidity and should correct urinary alkalinisation through appropriate dietary additives, if necessary.

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Section: Health Of Omnivorous and Carnivorous Companion Animalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Vegetarian versus Meat-Based Diets for Companion Animals

Knight

Leitsberger

2016

Animals

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“…It is possible to induce a vitamin K deficiency through diet, presumably as the cat is not particularly associated with coprophagic behavior. In an early study of queens and their kittens fed either a commercial tuna-or a salmon-based fish diet, there was a notable increase in blood clotting times [119]. Where the information is available, current commercial cat diets provide vitamin K 'activity' in the form of vitamin K3, principally in the dry food products.…”

Section: Feline Vitamin K Requirementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Vitamin K2 in Animal Health: An Overview

O’Neil¹,

Scarrott²,

Svalheim³

et al. 2017

Vitamin K2 - Vital for Health and Wellbeing

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The role of vitamin K in animal health has not received much attention. Vitamin K studies have, for the most part, addressed the use of animals in the investigation of vitamin K physiology and pathophysiology, often using the rodent as a model system. However, vitamin K performs the same role in animals as it does in man and there are areas, such as animal nutrition, where a better understanding of animal requirements in general, and with ageing, could benefit animal health and continued well-being.

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“…36 Signs included the development of gastric ulcers, increased coagulation times, and decreased serum concentrations of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. In two separate situations, cats fed canned commercial cat foods containing either salmon or tuna developed clinical signs of vitamin K deficiency.…”

Section: Vitamin Kmentioning

confidence: 99%