Cat Health and Nutrition
Cats have different body mechanisms than humans and dogs.
Also, since cats often die suddenly because they don't express their pain well, we need to build up our knowledge about cat health.
Recommended protein and amino acid intake for cats
Why do cats need more protein than dogs? Liver enzymes that break down amino acids are permanently set to high levels. This may indicate that essential nitrogen loss is high because cats waste amino acids and are unable to conserve nitrogen. (Amino acids contain nitrogen molecules). Because cats have relatively large brains, a significant portion of their protein must be converted to gluconeogenesis to feed the brain. Thus, the cat's high protein requirement is a result of its high metabolic demand for glucose, which must be met by amino acid-based gluconeogenesis.
By Branvine's Veterinarians
Lactobacillus LP-G18 (Lactobacillus plantarum) that helps pet respiratory health
Hospital medicine and nutritional supplements do not work if it has bad respiratory system. If gut health is not good, then lactobacillus is not working. If these two cases apply to you, the intestinal-lung axis theory is the answer.  Click here to see Branvine Lung supplement for Dog Click here to see Branvine Lung supplement for Cat
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Dissection of all aspects of L-lysine that directly affect Cat’s respiratory health
Dissection of all aspects of L-lysine that directly affect Cat’s respiratory health  Feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) is the most common feline virus in the world. I believe you've already heard about it while getting your cat vaccinated. Symptoms include serious eye diseases, epilepsy and ulcerative keratitis. Studies have shown that after a first exposure to FHV-1, 80% of cats are potentially infected, and reactivation occurs in about 50% of these. It is distributed in the body, and the moment their immune system weakens, the virus moves again.
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Can Arginine be Toxic to Cats? YES!
Can Arginine Be Toxic to Cats? YES!  Herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) is the most common feline virus in the world. You've already heard about the fear of it while getting the vaccine. Symptoms include severe eye disease, epilepsy, and ulcerative keratitis. Studies have shown that after a first exposure to FHV-1, 80% of cats are potentially infected, and reactivation occurs in about 50% of these. It is distributed in the body, and the moment cat’s immune system weakens, the virus moves again. ​
By Branvine's Veterinarians