Is Potassium Iodide safe for kittens?

[Neyney]

I was looking for a grain-free kitten food the other day and came across a brand called "Kitchen Flavour". It is grain-free and includes cubes of dried salmon. The shop owner recommended it since it is cheap and is said to have the same quality as Royal Canin. When I checked the ingredients section I found Potassium Iodide written there.

I know that it is used for feline treatments, but is it safe to be consumed for kittens?

 

[Ilovekats]

Yes it is for the most part, only if it has it in low amounts!

 

[kittenmittens84]

Yes - cats need iodine just like humans do. Potassium iodide is often used to iodize table salt for humans as well.

 

[Norachan]

Hello Neyney

From what I can tell potassium iodine is sometimes added to cat food as it is thought to prevent hyperthyroidism.

Oromocto Veterinary Hospital | Decoding Pet Food Labels

it is recommended to find a diet that has Iodine supplementation (in the form of potassium iodide, calcium iodide, iodized salt or even sea salt). Cats eating diets deficient in Iodine are at a greater risk for hyperthyroidism, a common hormonal disease of cats 6 years and older.

'm not familiar with the brand Kitchen Flavour. I guess it is only available in your country, could you check online reviews to see what others say about it?