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Liver Disease - Hepatic Lipidosis - Cirrhosis

Feline Hepatic Lipidosis (Fatty Liver Disease) is fairly common in cats, particularly older cats that have lost a lot of weight in a short time. Fatty liver disease has a good chance of reversal if caught early enough. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of fatty liver disease with these resources.
Fatty Liver Disease in Cats (Hepatic Lipidosis)
Hepatic Lipidosis can be corrected easily by dietary measures if caught quickly enough, but is fatal if left untreated.
Anatomy and Function of the Liver
Liver disease is easier to understand when you know exactly how the liver works in the body. PetEducation.com provides an in-depth discussion of the function of the liver in a healthy animal.
Hepatic Lipidosis is Dangerous for Your Cat
Short article from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine-- also tells some other conditions whose symptoms mimic Hepatic Lipidosis.

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