Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat died from thiamine deficiency linked to sulphur dioxide in pet
By Steel, R J·Published in Australian veterinary journal·1997·Bondi Junction Veterinary Hospital, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Thiamine deficiency in a cat associated with the preservation of 'pet meat' with sulphur dioxide.
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Plain-English summary
A cat with skin problems (allergic dermatitis) was fed a diet of fresh meat and a vitamin supplement for 38 days to rule out food allergies. Unfortunately, the cat developed a severe thiamine deficiency (a vitamin important for nerve function) due to a preservative called sulphur dioxide in the meat, which led to its death. This case highlights the risks associated with certain preservatives in pet food that may not be clearly labeled.
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Abstract
A cat with allergic dermatitis was fed a diet of fresh meat and a multi-vitamin supplement for 38 days to exclude food allergy as a cause of its dermatopathy. The cat died as a result of acute thiamine deficiency, which was caused by inactivation of thiamine by the preservative, sulphur dioxide. The continuing undeclared usage of sulphites in the Australian pet food industry is discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9406628/