The main cause of rickets in cats is an imbalance in the ratio of calcium to phosphorus. Cats' lack of vitamin D and lack of light can also directly or indirectly affect calcium and phosphorus metabolism. The main symptom of feline rickets is lameness. It is recommended that owners take their cats to the hospital for X-ray examination and early treatment.

Causes of feline rickets

Insufficient calcium and phosphorus in the cat food that cats usually eat or imbalance of calcium and phosphorus ratio are important causes of rickets in cats. Insufficient daily vitamin D intake in cats, insufficient long-term sunlight exposure, chronic digestive tract diseases and parasitic diseases, chronic vitamin A poisoning, etc., can directly or indirectly affect calcium and phosphorus metabolism and cause rickets.

Feline rickets symptoms

The main symptom of feline rickets is lameness, which will gradually worsen and become persistent. If left untreated, persistent claudication can lead to degenerative joint disease.

Treatment of feline rickets

It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the hospital for examination. If no calcified cartilage flap is found, conservative management can be used. If the cartilage flap is found or has fallen off, surgical treatment should be performed as soon as possible to remove it and remove the necrotic humeral head cartilage defect tissue. To choose cat food suitable for cats, the amount and proportion of calcium and phosphorus in the cat food must be reasonable. Don’t feed boneless fish alone, and let your cat spend more time outdoors in the sun.