Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feline hepatic lipidosis liver disease signs and treatment
By Valtolina, Chiara & Favier, Robert PĀ·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practiceĀ·2017Ā·Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, NetherlandsĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Feline Hepatic Lipidosis.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with liver problems, known as feline hepatic lipidosis, can become very sick if they don't eat enough. This condition happens when fat builds up in the liver, which can be life-threatening. To diagnose it, vets look at the cat's history, symptoms, and perform tests like imaging and liver biopsies. Treatment usually involves giving fluids, correcting any electrolyte imbalances, and ensuring the cat gets proper nutrition as soon as possible. With prompt care, many cats can recover from this serious condition.
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Abstract
Feline hepatic lipidosis (FHL) is a common and potentially fatal liver disorder. Although the pathophysiologic mechanisms of FHL remain elusive, there is an imbalance between the influx of fatty acids from peripheral fat stores into the liver, de novo liposynthesis, and the rate of hepatic oxidation and dispersal of hepatic TAG via excretion of very-low density lipoproteins. The diagnosis of FHL is based on anamnestic, clinical, and clinicopathologic findings, associated with diagnostic imaging of the liver, and cytology, or histological examination of liver biopsies. Fluid therapy, electrolyte correction and adequate early nutrition are essential components of the therapy for FHL.
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