Feline Metabolic Bone Disease

Cats cannot tell their owners when they are not feeling well but changes in behavior are a good indicator that something may be wrong with a cat. Feline metabolic bone disease is easy to treat and fairly common. Simple diet changes can go a long way in preventing the condition.

  1. About

    • Feline metabolic bone disease is a condition that affects cats and is sometimes known as rickets or osteoporosis. According to ExoticCatz.com it is a fairly common condition but it is easily treated.

    Facts

    • It is a condition characterized by vitamin deficiency. Many people believe that it is caused by too much protein in a cat's diet but this is a myth according to ExoticCatz.com.

    Causes

    • Feline metabolic bone disease is caused by the lack of normal amount of calcium or vitamin D. It is also caused by an abnormal calcium-to-phosphorous ratio in the cat's diet.

    Treatment

    • Changing the cat's diet so that it includes enough calcium and vitamin D can treat the vitamin deficiency that is causing the feline metabolic bone disease. Additionally, feeding the cat a low-fat diet can also help increase calcium absorption.

    Prevention

    • Feline metabolic bone disease is easy to prevent by making certain that the cat eats a healthy diet. Too much table food and too little vitamin-enriched cat food will put the cat at a high risk for this condition.