Why is my cat holding her head down?

Burmese cat with ventroflexion

This condition is called ventroflexion. There are a number of possible causes one of which is a deficiency of thiamin in the cat’s diet. I’d check that out first. Make sure the diet is a good quality commercially prepared food. You may see a near immediate improvement. Consult with your veterinarian. Other COMMON causes …

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What causes thiamin deficiency in cats?

Ventroflexion in a cat which can be caused by thiamin deficiency

The cause of thiamin (or thiamine) deficiency in cats is a lack of sufficient quantities of thiamin in a domestic cat’s diet. Why is there a lack of thiamin? That’s the real question. Thiamin is labile “Labile” means liable to change; easily altered. In other words, although thiamin is present in both animal and …

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