Did you know that cats and small dogs can be prone to
fatty liver disease? This disease is also known as Hepatic Lipidosis. The
disease is known to affect cats around the world. It is particularly common in
middle aged cats no matter the breed or sex. So what is fatty liver disease? It
is an illness that can be genetic or a symptom of another illness. Fatty liver
disease happens when the liver is overloaded with large amounts of fat. This
can cause the cat to lose weight and appear to be undernourished. As a result,
the body continues transferring fat to the liver until the liver can no longer
function under the heavy load. The liver will swell up causing the abdomen of
the cat to appear swollen. You may even see a yellowing of the eyes in the cat.
Please report these symptoms to your vet Tampa FL immediately.
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