How Old is. Your Cat? This question, typically rephrased as, How long will my cat (or dog, horse, chinchilla, etc.) live, is something veterinarians hear on a daily basis. Of course, nobody can tell you how long a particular individualâs life span will be, but statistics can give us a general idea of what to expect.
Nutritional iron deficiency is the biggest cause of anemia worldwide, and itâs a problem is some segments of the United States. For folate or vitamin B12, itâs much less common to be deficient.
Who else gets anemic and gets thyroid disease? People who exercise excessively like Olympic athletes and they often get anemia and hyperthyroidism. Older men and women, especially if they don't eat much red meat (iron) or drink much beer (copper). Also, people with poor digestion such as those with celiac disease.