Recently, the topic of "thousands of cats paralyzed" has attracted widespread social attention. Guangzhou Daily conducted an in-depth investigation into the incident and published a report on July 11, 2026 titled Behind Thousands of Paralyzed Cats: Does "Meets National Standards" Mean 100% Safe? Prof. Cong Feng, a renowned expert in animal infectious disease prevention and control, founder of the company, and professor at the College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, was invited to provide professional analysis from the perspective of foodborne etiology.
Prof. Cong Feng: Both Nutritional Deficiencies and Toxic/Harmful Substances Can Cause Paralysis
Prof. Cong Feng stated that, considering only foodborne factors, both nutrient deficiencies and the influence of toxic and harmful substances can cause paralysis symptoms in cats. For example, in terms of nutrients, vitamin B12, Omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D3 are nutrients that cats cannot synthesize themselves, must obtain from outside, and are vital to nerve and muscle health.
However, he also emphasized that most of the affected cats this time were young and middle-aged, and some developed the disease after eating the same cat food for less than three months, whereas simple nutrient deficiency usually requires long-term accumulation—adult cats generally need to be fed continuously for more than four months before severe nerve damage is induced. Therefore, from a foodborne perspective alone, the possibility of toxins or harmful components is relatively greater.
The Cause May Be More Complex
Regarding this incident, Prof. Cong Feng further pointed out that, compared with multiple historical foodborne cat paralysis cases, this incident is dominated by young and middle-aged cats with a progressively developing course, suggesting a possibly more complex etiology. Determining the cause will require accumulating a large amount of case data that has undergone complete and standardized examinations before a scientific conclusion can be reached.
This report reflects mainstream media's recognition of the founder's professional capability. Qianxun Bio will continue to pay attention to public issues in the field of companion animal health and serve society with professional strength.