I've wondered about this one as well! :) I have a reptile, so I've learned that basking through a window pane isn't very effective because glass blocks the UV rays necessary for the body to utilize certain vitamins! Then again, vitamin D3 can be added as a supplement to food...But, whenever possible, I like to open the windows so that the cats can bask through the screens!
----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, January 22, 2005 2:05 pm Subject: Re: For Dr. Susan - thanks > > > In a message dated 1/22/2005 12:43:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > How do I ask Dr. Susan a question?? > Since people & animals get Vitamin "D" by being in sunlight. What > happens to indoor only cats when they don't get this vitamin? > > > > > > It's so funny you ask that because I was just wondering the same > thing > > > dont your cats sit in window sills basking in sunlight? > > Lisa > and fur-brats > Akira--FeLV miracle baby _www.geocities.com/anzajaguar_ > (http://www.geocities.com/anzajaguar) > Indy-- Truley Indian Jones as a cat..FEARLESS > Lance- Mini wire haired dashchund > Bow-Tie- 2yr old (ssshhhh he doesnt know he is 15 :) ) jack russel > cross > Bennie Bird-- Vampire cockatiel > Anza-- sexist Senegal parrot..deffinantly a ladies bird :) >
