| tart --> | | | | depends on the cause and may include antibiotics, |
| It is difficult to identify if a cat is suffering from liver | | | | coagulation treatment for bleeding disorder, |
| disease because the signs and symptoms are difficult | | | | intravenous fluid therapy, appetite stimulants, |
| to spot. Showing non-specific symptoms, some might | | | | anti-emetics and diet management. |
| show decrease in appetite, weight loss, vomiting, | | | | When preparing a diet plan for a cat with liver |
| diarrhea, depression and jaundice. (Jaundice in cats | | | | disease, note that he would require a high-quality |
| can be seen by the yellow discoloration of the skin at | | | | protein diet in moderate amount, with most of the |
| the base of the ear, and the whites of the eyes. | | | | cat's caloric intake coming from non-protein sources. |
| While other cats pass off pasty looking stool and | | | | If you are preparing your own food, it is |
| display inappropriate urination and defecation | | | | recommended that the diet be based around eggs, |
| behavior, according to Dr. Richard Pitcairn, author of | | | | cottage cheese, rice and liver. Your cat may also |
| the "Complete Guide to the Natural Health for Dogs | | | | need multivitamin supplement. |
| and Cats," Rodale Press. This happen because fatty | | | | Commercial restorative foods for felines suffering |
| liver disease causes the liver to be is weighed down | | | | from with liver disease include Hill's Feline L/D formula. |
| by rapid fat accumulation and simply shut down. | | | | Royal Canin has several different formulas for hepatic |
| In some cases, Dr. Richard mentions that cat owners | | | | disease, and your veterinarian can help you decide |
| who use the free feeding method, and has more | | | | which is best for your cat depending on its current |
| than one cat must be more vigilant. As it's more | | | | condition. Small, easily digestible and frequent meals |
| difficult to note if your cat is eating regularly, fatty | | | | are generally recommended. Many experts also |
| liver disease can develop rapidly in a cat's body if he | | | | recommend organic foods because they are not |
| stops feeding for a week or two. This would be a | | | | exposed to chemicals, artificial colors or |
| serious case and immediate medical care would be | | | | preservatives. |
| needed. | | | | You might also want to ask your veterinarian if you |
| Immediate medication treatment is necessary for the | | | | should add digestive enzymes and |
| recovery of liver disease. The treatment would | | | | S-adenyl-methionine supplement to your cat's diet. |