My cat has low folate. Is a B vitamin enough or does she need a shot?

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My cat has a VERY low folic acid....The VET never mentioned it! When I asked for the records I found it myself! Needless to say I am going to another vet... The lowest is 25...hers was 9!!! Now I got a pet B vitamin but I am unsure if it has enough in it to actually replenish her! Does she need a shot or something of Folic acid? HELP! Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2.9 lbs

Christie Long, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm not aware of a test to measure folic acids in cats, however we do routinely measure folate levels on more advanced blood work, such as the gastrointestinal panels that can be run at Texas A&M university's GI lab. Low folate levels are indicative of chronic small intestinal disease in cats, and rather than supplement B vitamins I would advise pursuing the exact diagnosis. Possibilities include inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies, or intestinal lymphoma. This will likely require endoscopy and biopsies of the small intestine to get an accurate diagnosis.

My cat has low folate. Is a B vitamin enough or does she need a shot?

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