20 May 2015 Blackmores Institute Vitamin D levels predict survival chances for sick cats study 20 May 2015 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Cats may hold vital clues about the health benefits of vitamin D, a study suggests. Writing in PLOS One, the researchers note that higher levels of vitamin D are linked to better survival chances for hospitalised pet cats and they say the feline furballs could prove useful for investigating the complex link between vitamin D and a range of health problems that also affect people. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.