- Cats who eat homemade diets need vitamin and mineral supplements to make up for the ones that are usually added to commercially prepared foods. Calcium supplements are also a good idea for cats who are about to give birth or who have kittens that are only a few weeks old.
- Calcium supports bone health in cats and kittens, and prevents tremors, seizures and weakness in nursing cats.
- Using non-animal sources of calcium for supplementation reduces your cat's risk of contracting mad cow and similar diseases.
- Most cats do not need calcium supplementation if they are not pregnant, nursing, or not fed a homemade diet.
- Excessive amounts of calcium can prevent proper absorption of other vitamins and minerals and has been linked to joint problems in dogs. Ask your veterinarian before supplementing your cat's diet with calcium.
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