Saloni Nagar

By Saloni Nagar, Medically Reviewed by Dr. Jimisha Shah, B.V.Sc & A.H., PGDAW Iodine and cat thyroid health is a topic that sounds simple at first. Cats need iodine, but too little or too much can create problems. The deeper you look into why iodine affects cat thyroid, the more specific and fascinating the biology becomes. If … Read more

By Saloni Nagar, Medically Reviewed by Dr. Jimisha Shah, B.V.Sc & A.H., PGDAW Yes, your cat’s food can directly affect her thyroid function. Weight loss despite a healthy appetite, sudden restlessness, or unusual physical changes are often the earliest cat thyroid symptoms that indicate that something may be wrong. These signs do not always mean disease has … Read more

By Saloni Nagar, Medically Reviewed by Dr. Jimisha Shah, B.V.Sc & A.H., PGDAW The calcium phosphorus ratio for cats is not something most owners think about until a veterinarian brings it up. By that time, an unbalanced diet may have been in place for months or even years. The ratio is most often disrupted by meat-only or … Read more

By Saloni Nagar, Medically Reviewed by Dr. Jimisha Shah, B.V.Sc & A.H., PGDAW The most common signs when a cat’s calcium-to-phosphorus ratio is off include limping, weak back legs, reluctance to jump, unusually soft or fractured teeth and claws, muscle wasting along the spine and hindquarters, and behavioral changes such as chewing on concrete, walls, or litter. … Read more

By Saloni Nagar, Medically Reviewed by Dr. Jimisha Shah, B.V.Sc & A.H., PGDAW When the calcium-phosphorus imbalance in cats develops, it most often happens because phosphorus is too high compared to calcium. The body does not simply absorb less of one mineral and move on. Instead, it triggers a hormonal emergency response to keep blood calcium levels … Read more

By Saloni Nagar, Medically Reviewed by Dr. Jimisha Shah, B.V.Sc & A.H., PGDAW Searching for the calcium phosphorus ratio in cats often starts with a simple question: What is the Ca:P ratio in cat food, and what do those two mineral numbers on a food label actually mean together? The calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, often written as Ca:P, describes … Read more

By Saloni Nagar, Medically Reviewed by Dr. Jimisha Shah, B.V.Sc & A.H., PGDAW Not every cat faces the same lysine risk. Two cats can eat the same food and live in the same home, yet have very different vulnerabilities. The difference often comes down to age, breed, life history, and factors many owners have never heard of. … Read more

By Saloni Nagar, Medically Reviewed by Dr. Jimisha Shah, B.V.Sc & A.H., PGDAW You already know something is wrong with your cat’s coat. But do you know why the coat is often the first place a problem becomes visible, rather than the liver or the heart? If you’ve ever thought nothing obvious is wrong, but her coat … Read more