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EPISODE · Sep 12, 2022 · 7 MIN

What causes liver disease in cats?

from The Kitty Boss · host Cat Lady Justin

There are many reasons why your cat’s liver function can be affected. These include: 🦠 Infection by viruses or bacteria. ☠️ Intoxications (poisons). 😣 Hepatitis (liver inflammation) often of unknown cause. This sometimes leads to scarring (cirrhosis). ♋️ Tumours. 🧬 Genetic problems in some breeds. 🩸 Inherited problems with the livers blood vessels (portosystemic shunts). 😾 Fatty liver disease (hepatic lipidosis). 🐈‍⬛ Inherited problems are most common in younger cats. Other forms of liver disease are more likely in older cats.

There are many reasons why your cat’s liver function can be affected. These include: 🦠 Infection by viruses or bacteria. ☠️ Intoxications (poisons). 😣 Hepatitis (liver inflammation) often of unknown cause. This sometimes leads to scarring (cirrhosis). ♋️ Tumours. 🧬 Genetic problems in some breeds. 🩸 Inherited problems with the livers blood vessels (portosystemic shunts). 😾 Fatty liver disease (hepatic lipidosis). 🐈‍⬛ Inherited problems are most common in younger cats. Other forms of liver disease are more likely in older cats.

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