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Too much vitamin A can lead to poisoning. Vitamin A poisoning is sometimes diagnosed in cats that are fed primarily table scraps. There is considerable variability in how susceptible cats are to this problem. It takes a long time for signs of vitamin A poisoning to develop; symptoms do not usually appear until the cat is at least middle-aged.
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Vitamin D poisoning occurs when a dog ingests a toxic dose of vitamin D. Common sources of vitamin D poisoning include rodenticides that contain vitamin D and certain human medications.
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Vomiting may be caused by disorders of the stomach, but is a clinical sign that can occur with many diseases and problems. Different types of vomiting are reviewed. Any required tests are determined based on physical examination of your cat and questions regarding how your cat has been acting and feeling at home.
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Pets and people need some zinc in their diets. However, too much zinc can cause serious health problems. The amount of zinc required to cause poisoning depends upon the pet’s size, the form of zinc ingested, and how much was ingested. Some forms of zinc are more readily absorbed than others.
