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Iodine content of commercially-prepared cat foods

Authors: Johnson LA, Tarttelin MF, Ford HC, Feek CM
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 40, Issue 1, pp 18-20, Mar 1992
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cat, Companion animal
Subject Terms: Diet/rations/food, Thyroid, Trace elements, Nutrition/metabolism
Article class: Scientific Article

Abstract: Twenty-eight varieties of commercially-available cat food (23 canned, 5 dried) were analysed for iodine. The iodine concentration varied from less than 0.37 µmol/kg to 41.8 pmol/kg, wet weight (less than 1.48 µmol/kg to 167 µmol/kg, dry weight). Excessive or insufficient iodine intake or wide swings in iodine intake over prolonged periods may contribute to thyroid disorders in cats.

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