Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Plasma lipid changes in cats with fatty liver disease
By Blanchard, G et al.·Published in Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition·2004·UP de Nutrition, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Plasma lipids, lipoprotein composition and profile during induction and treatment of hepatic lipidosis in cats and the metabolic effect of one daily meal in healthy cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old obese cat was brought in for not eating and was diagnosed with hepatic lipidosis, a serious liver condition caused by a lack of food. The vet monitored the cat's blood for fat levels and found that the cat had high levels of certain fats in its blood. After 10 weeks of treatment, which likely included a special diet and possibly other supportive care, the cat's condition improved. It's important for pet owners to ensure their cats eat regularly to prevent this serious issue.
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Abstract
Anorexia in obese cats may result in feline hepatic lipidosis (FHL). This study was designed to determine plasma lipids and lipoprotein profiles in queens at different stages during experimental induction of FHL (lean, obese, FHL), and after 10 weeks of treatment. Results were compared with those obtained from lean queens of same age fed the same diet but at a maintenance level, once a day. Hepatic lipidosis led to an increase in plasma triacylglycerol (TG), very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL), and an enrichment of LDL with TG and of high density lipoprotein (HDL) with cholesterol, suggesting that VLDL secretion is enhanced, VLDL and LDL catabolism is lowered, and lipoprotein exchanges are impaired in FHL. This study also showed that cholesterolaemia is increased in cats fed at a dietary rhythm of one meal per day compared to ad libitum feeding.
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