Brick City Cat Hospital

03/31/2026

03/30/2026

FDA flags Quest Cat Food lots with near-zero thiamine (vitamin B1), urging vets and owners to act fast to prevent dangerous deficiency.

The US FDA is warning veterinarians and pet owners that 8 lots of Quest Cat Food contain extremely low or no thiamine (vitamin B1), an essential nutrient for feline health. The agency said continued feeding of the affected diets could lead to thiamine deficiency, which can cause serious illness and may be fatal if not recognized and treated promptly. The FDA also noted that only 3 of the 8 affected lots have been recalled so far.1

The advisory involves frozen and freeze-dried Quest Cat Food products marketed by Go Raw LLC doing business as (dba) Steve’s Real Food. The FDA said the affected products are distributed nationwide, and that testing confirmed all 8 lots contained thiamine levels far below the Association of American Feed Control Officials’ minimum cat food nutrient profile standard of 5.6 mg/kg.1-2

Clinical signs of thiamine deficiency in cats can begin with gastrointestinal abnormalities, such as decreased appetite and vomiting, but the condition can progress to neurologic signs, including ventroflexion, weakness, ataxia, circling, and seizures. The FDA said some cats may develop signs within a week, whereas others may not become symptomatic for months. The Merck Veterinary Manual similarly describes feline thiamine deficiency as causing vestibular signs, head tremors, ataxia, severe ventroflexion, seizures, and death if untreated.1,3

The FDA said it first learned of the issue after receiving a report from a veterinary neurologist about a cat with severe thiamine deficiency after eating one of the affected products. Additional complaints prompted further testing, which showed extremely low or absent thiamine in all 8 lots examined.1

The FDA recommends that owners of any of the affected products consult a veterinarian to determine whether to continue feeding it, and to stop feeding it immediately if a cat shows signs of illness.

Author(s)Bob Alaburda, Associate Editorial Director
Fact checked by: Yasmeen Qahwash

03/28/2026

Although the high winds shut us down early, we managed to share over 100 cat ear headbands and made new friends! Thank you Ocala!

03/28/2026

03/28/2026

Come and see us at Marion County Day from 10 am to 3 pm at the McPherson Government Complex off 25th Avenue and Fort King! Spin the wheel for prizes, Ask the Vet corner, raffles, and free cat face painting!

03/27/2026

Health officials are warning Marion County residents to avoid contact with wildlife after a second raccoon tested positive for rabies this month, marking the fifth confirmed case in the area since late last year.

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) announced the update on Wednesday, March 25, after a raccoon died in the Huntington area off State Highway 35 on March 20.

This latest incident follows a previous case identified just weeks ago in the Belleview area. In that instance, a raccoon tested positive for the disease on February 24 near U.S. Route 441 and SE 132nd Street Road.

The health department is currently monitoring the wild animal population and warns that rabies is likely present throughout the county.

03/25/2026

We are able to offer housecalls for existing patients! We are only available on select afternoons for this service, so be sure to call us at 352-732-7877 for more information!
(We may not be able to service our furthest patients)

03/24/2026

Look for us Saturday at the Marion County Day event at the McPherson Government complex on 25th Ave. from 10 am to 3 pm! We will have a Spin the Wheel activity for prizes, a free raffle, free cat face painting, and an Ask the Vet corner featuring Dr. Miller!

03/21/2026

Happy Caturday from Junie 🫶🏼🌸

02/28/2026

Over the past few months, Junie B has joined Betty in the ruling over the kingdom of Brick City Cat Hospital🐈‍⬛🐈. Junie still has a lot to learn to be as royal (and as well mannered) as Betty, so be cautious to all reaching to pet her. She’d much prefer you toss her a toy or say hi from a distance. Comment if you’ve seen Junie B running around lately!