Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cats in Australia developed paralysis after eating imported
By Child, G et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2009·Small Animal Specialist Hospital, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ataxia and paralysis in cats in Australia associated with exposure to an imported gamma-irradiated commercial dry pet food.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 87 cats in Australia developed serious movement problems, including difficulty walking and paralysis, after eating a specific imported dry pet food that had been gamma-irradiated. The symptoms included issues with their hind legs and, in some cases, complete paralysis. Unfortunately, the outcomes for these cats were concerning, as many suffered severe neurological effects due to the food. Pet owners should be cautious about the food they choose for their cats, especially imported brands.
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Abstract
Between June 2008 and March 2009, 87 cats in Australia developed symmetrical hindlimb ataxia, paraparesis, tetraparesis, paraplegia or tetraplegia in association with eating an imported, irradiated dry pet food. This communication reports the clinical signs and outcomes of those cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19703134/