70% of the total minerals in cats are calcium and phosphorus, roughly 99% of calcium and 80% of phosphorus constitute bones and teeth, and the rest is found in body fluids and soft tissues. The trace elements in cats only include iron, copper, cobal...
70% of the total minerals in cats are calcium and phosphorus, roughly 99% of calcium and 80% of phosphorus constitute bones and teeth, and the rest is found in body fluids and soft tissues. The trace elements in cats only include iron, copper, cobalt, iodine, manganese and zinc.
Clinical studies have also found that minerals play an important role in cat growth and development, metabolism, blood clotting, regulating the nervous system and maintaining normal heart activities. According to the different roles played by minerals in the cat's body, minerals are divided into electrolytes, body structural components and trace elements.
First, healthy cats will not lack electrolytes. Only when a cat becomes ill will the electrolyte balance be disrupted if it is damaged. If too much electrolyte loss in cats or lose balance, it may even lead to death if not supplemented and corrected.
Do cats need to supplement trace elements? What can cats eat to supplement trace elements? Secondly, our common young cats may suffer from rickets, and adult cats may experience convulsions, spasms, paralysis, etc. These are all caused by the lack of mineral elements such as calcium and phosphorus. In addition, if a female cat is calcium-deficient during breastfeeding, it will not affect itself, and the bone development of breastfeeding kittens will also be severely affected.
Finally: Regarding the main functions of other trace elements, such as the following:
Iron, copper, and cobalt are closely related to hematopoiesis. Iron is an important raw material for the synthesis of hemoglobin, and iron deficiency can easily cause anemia in cats. Copper is necessary for normal metabolism of iron and has a catalytic effect on the formation of heme and red blood cells. Cobalt is a component of vitamin B12, which plays an important role in protein metabolism.
Iodine is an essential ingredient that makes up thyroxine. If a cat lacks iodine, it will show slow growth, sparse hair, edema on its head, slow movements, dull expressions, and difficult to get pregnant.
Manganese is the main component of several enzymes and is essential for the normal growth and reproduction of cat bones. If the cat consumes too much manganese, it will lead to leukoplakia and a decrease in the rate of pregnancy.
Zinc is a component of several metallozymes and nucleic acids in cats and is involved in the metabolism of amino acid synthesis proteins. If a cat is zinc deficient, it will cause symptoms such as weight loss, vomiting, conjunctivitis, hair fading, general weakness and growth and development delay.
