Dogs and cats may become ill if they eat chicken liver for a long time

Dogs and cats may become ill if they eat chicken liver for a long time
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Chicken Liver is rich in nutrients and is a delicacy that many cats and dogs like. However, for dogs and cats, chicken liver can only be fed as a dry supplement. Long-term consumption of chicken liver can cause some diseases in dogs and cats.

Obesity——Because chicken liver is rich in fat and carbohydrates, dogs and cats that eat liver for a long time will have excess energy and become obese. Too much fat will reduce the risk of diabetes and pancreatic cancer. inflammation and cardiovascular disease.

 Skin itching——Chicken feed contains many growth promoters. Most of these chemicals are metabolized by the liver. Therefore, eating chicken liver for a long time may cause food allergies or chronic storage diseases. Poisoning can easily cause skin diseases.

Vitamin A poisoning-Chicken liver contains a large amount of vitamin A. If chicken liver is mixed with carrots and fed, the dog will have an excessive amount of vitamin A, which will result if it cannot be eliminated immediately. Storage poisoning of vitamin A can cause pain, lameness, tooth loss and other diseases.

 Calcium deficiency——Because liver contains high phosphorus and low calcium content, and phosphorus also inhibits the absorption of calcium, long-term eating of liver will lead to a lack of calcium in the body. , causing rickets in young dogs and cats or rickets in adult dogs and cats.

Bleeding——The body's blood coagulation requires the intervention of calcium. If dogs and cats eat liver for a long time and cause calcium deficiency, it will cause coagulation disorders and make chronic bleeding or acute bleeding difficult. Stop bleeding.

Postpartum convulsions - Dogs and cats that have been eating liver for a long time are prone to low blood calcium due to lactation after childbirth, and their own calcium reserves are very small. , manifested as wheezing, salivation, convulsions, and rigidity of hands and feet. If the adjustment is not timely, it may cause losses.

Although there are various disadvantages to eating liver for a long time, it does not mean that chicken liver cannot be eaten. In some cases, chicken liver is a good supplement for dogs and cats:

First of all, dogs and cats prone to colds and diarrhea can take advantage of the high vitamin A content of chicken liver to protect their respiratory tract. And the integrity of epithelial cells during digestion to enhance the body's resistance.

Second, for dogs and cats with poor appetite or serious illness and no appetite, the good taste of chicken liver can be used to stimulate appetite and gradually restore the digestive tract function.

Third, for dogs and cats with poor nutrition or slender constitution, the high protein content in chicken liver can allow them to increase nutrition and strengthen their physique.


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