The liver
plays several major functions in the body, making the organ more prone to
various medical conditions that can negatively impact its integrity and
function. Some of these problems include:
Fatty liver
disease
Also known
as hepatic lipidosis, this can happen when obese or overweight cats are placed
on a crash diet or starved. Starvation mobilizes the fat deposits in the body
which can overwhelm the liver with fat. When fat infiltrates the cells and
tissues of the liver, the organ can no longer function and results in liver
failure.
Toxicity
Many types
of humans medications can be toxic to cats. This is attributed to the fact that
the metabolism of cats differ from that of humans. Cats lack certain chemical
pathways that can help breakdown harmful chemicals. In cats, poisoning causes
major damage to the liver that is often irreversible.
Sudden
changes in your pet’s health and/or behavior should be checked out by a veterinarian
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