I. Fatty liver in cats
Fatty liver is the most common liver disease in cats. Usually, because the cat has not eaten for a long time, the liver function is abnormal, and the fat cannot be effectively converted into energy, resulting in excessive fat accumulation in the liver. Generally, if the cat has had anorexia for a long time (for more than a week) or does not eat for other reasons, it may cause fatty liver. In addition, the owner must pay attention to pancreatitis, diabetes, and other diseases that may also cause fatty liver.
Second, the performance of cats suffering from fatty liver.
If the cat has not had a regular diet for a week and Showing a sharp drop in weight, it is necessary to consider the possibility of the cat suffering from fatty liver. In the early stage of fatty liver, the cat will experience a lack of energy, loss of appetite, weight loss, etc., and occasionally vomiting. In the later stage of the disease, the cat’s abdomen may become significantly more prominent, and the inside of the ears and gums will also have jaundice. Symptoms, some cats also drool and twitch because of damage to their nervous system. If your cat has any of these symptoms, it must be taken to the hospital as soon as possible.
Third, how to take care of cats with fatty liver?
1. Provide nutrition to keep the cat alive. You can feed the cat with a feeding tube to ensure that it takes in enough nutrients, or choose a liquid food with high nutrition and good absorption for a small number of injections feeding.
2. The liver is the main heat-producing organ when the body is at rest. When the liver function is damaged, the body’s heat production will decrease, so pay attention to keeping the cat warm. In addition, because cats sometimes exhibit brittle skin syndrome, their skin is highly vulnerable, so care should be taken to protect their skin in daily care.
3. The treatment process for fatty liver is also relatively long. Generally, the cat’s appetite will recover in about six weeks, so the owner must be patient enough.
After the cat resumes a regular diet, beware of fatty liver recurrence and avoid cat stress. If you have other related questions, you can also consult your veterinarian.
