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What happens when cats eat cat food with excess filler?

Health problems can occur if your cat regularly eats foods with excess filler. Including:

- Digestive issues
- Weight gain
- Poor nutrition
- Development of food sensitivities
- Premature dental decay

A balanced diet is essential to your cat’s health and well-being.

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During COVID, as people introduced new substances into their homes, such as baker’s yeast, paint, and vitamin D3, pet poisonings notably increased. Keep your pet safe by avoiding these highly toxic household products.

Over-the-counter drugs of all sorts (painkillers, cold medications, dietary supplements, etc.)
Insecticides
Household plants
Household cleaners (including hand sanitizer)
Heavy metal including lead, zinc and mercury
Fertilizers and other garden-related products
Automotive chemicals including antifreeze which is one of the most highly poisonous substances

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