Cats eating 100 % muscle meat only are subject to
dietary deficiencies such as Rickets (Vitamin D / Calcium deficiency).
Not exact matches
Many of those affected live in areas that are difficult to reach with existing programs to prevent vitamin A
deficiency,
such as vitamin A supplementation,
dietary diversification, food fortification, and promotion of optimal breastfeeding.
Over the past 60 years, clinical research has linked life ‐ threatening diseases
such as obesity, some forms of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes type II with a chronic
deficiency of
dietary Omega ‐ 3 essential fatty acids.
Failing to eat breakfast can also result in mood swings, lack of mental clarity and a
deficiency of essential nutrients
such as carbohydrates,
dietary fibre and some vitamins and minerals.
However, vegans or vegetarians may be at risk for lecithin
deficiency, because many of the best
dietary sources are derived from animal products
such as fish, milk, and meat.
Magnesium
deficiency can be caused by a number of things, including — but not limited to — lack of adequate
dietary magnesium, emotional stress, some drugs
such as antibiotics, heavy exercise, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and excessive calcium in the diet.
Therefore, a
deficiency of pantothenic acid (through poor
dietary habits and excess of biotin) could lead to skin problems
such as acne flares.
Secondly, a
dietary zinc
deficiency can be responsible for the poor condition of paw pads, however in most cases this would be accompanied by symptoms
such as weight loss, hair loss and lethargy.