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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

The common vegetable that could ‘wreak havoc’ on your cat’s health

Researchers have documented the severe health effects of onion ingestion by a house cat, shedding more light on the precarious nature of some food choices for pets.

The study, published in the journal Discover Animal, describes the rare case of severe anaemia in a cat with premature destruction of its red blood cells, leading to loss of appetite and lethargy, prompting urgent medical intervention.

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