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If Your Kitty Sends You This Message, See Your Vet at Once

You can opt to monitor the situation for a short time. But if she doesn't return to normal within a couple of days, make an appointment with your vet. Unlike many other animals, cats can't function like this for long, without getting very sick. So please, act on her subtle messages.

Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker

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hepatic lipidosis cats

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Hepatic lipidosis, or fatty liver syndrome, is a very serious condition that occurs exclusively in cats, typically middle-aged, overweight kitties
  • The most common trigger for the disorder is rapid weight loss as the result of anorexia or a significant reduction in daily caloric intake
  • Symptoms include dehydration, excessive drooling, vomiting, lethargy and jaundice
  • Treatment in the form of nutritional support must be started immediately and continued for several weeks
  • To prevent hepatic lipidosis, it’s important to monitor your cat’s calorie intake on a daily basis. Call your vet if your kitty’s refusing to eat at all or his appetite has dropped off noticeably over a period of a few days

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bark & whiskers disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian or doctor. Dr. Karen Becker cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make medical recommendations for your pet without first establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Your pet's medical protocol should be given by your holistic veterinarian.

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