Why do kittens like to lick pillows? They lack trace elements.

If pet owners notice their cat constantly licking its pillow, they should pay close attention, as this is not a good sign and could very well be due to a deficiency in trace elements in the cat's body.

The reason why cats might lack trace elements is directly related to their owners' diet. If pet owners simply feed their cats a single type of cat food without providing additional nutrients or supplements with trace elements, then over time, the cat will naturally develop a deficiency in trace elements. For the cat's health, pet owners need to supplement their cats with trace elements.

When a cat is severely deficient in trace elements, pet owners may see it licking walls, and if they observe closely, they may also see the cat eating other foreign objects, such as feces, plastic bags, cat litter, soil, hair, etc. In more severe cases, it may also cause the cat's nose to turn white (a healthy cat's nose should be pink or black) and severe hair loss.

If a pet owner discovers that their cat has pica, they should promptly supplement its diet with trace elements. They can feed the cat a cat-specific trace element supplement, such as Mineral Extract, and administer the dosage according to the cat's age and weight. It's also important to remind pet owners not to give cats human trace elements or general cat/dog trace elements, as cats have relatively high requirements for trace elements, and their suitability must be carefully considered.