Because these symptoms can overlap with other health concerns, its important for families to reach out to their healthcare provider at Family Health Care if any of these issues arise
After gastric bypass surgery, the smaller stomach produces less intrinsic factor, and the shortened digestive tract has less opportunity to absorb B12 as food passes through it
In a sick cat, symptoms such as lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation may be partly due to B12 deficiency
What makes vitamin B12 injections more effective than oral supplements
The supplements are in pill form, and the pills have to be taken with a meal
These injections typically contain essential Amino Acids and vitamins that are used to convert food into energy