Hello everyone. I was searching google on "fatty liver syndrome" and I came across your informative forums. Nice place!
Anyhew... I have a beautiful long haired female cat named Isis. She is almost 3 years old. Just a few days ago she was diagnosed with Fatty Liver Syndrome (Hepatic Lipidosis). She was never over weight so I'm a little puzzled on how she got caught up in this. I have 2 other cats in the house, so to be honest with you all, I didn't realize she wasn't eating until I noticed she was beginning to get quite skinny. When I took her to the vet, he immediately pointed out the yellow eyes and ears. I had never noticed before. He simply gave me a few syrenges and some cans of Science Diet A/D, told me to mix it with water and give her about 1/2 a can a day. I've read several other threads about other forum members who's cat has had the same diagnosis. Why does it seem like everyone elses vet did a little bit more? And does anyone know if my sweet Isis will heal simply by old-fashioned force feeding? I have her separated from my other 2 cats so I can monitor her habits. She's thrown up a few times but nothing outrageous. However, I don't think she's used the litter box in days! (No pee or poop).
My regular vet is on vacation for a few weeks, so I had no choice but to seek another doctor. A few friends recommended him to me. They said he won't make me pay for something that I don't need. I'm hoping that is the reason the vet didn't sock it to me with meds and such. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks Tracy & Isis
Anyhew... I have a beautiful long haired female cat named Isis. She is almost 3 years old. Just a few days ago she was diagnosed with Fatty Liver Syndrome (Hepatic Lipidosis). She was never over weight so I'm a little puzzled on how she got caught up in this. I have 2 other cats in the house, so to be honest with you all, I didn't realize she wasn't eating until I noticed she was beginning to get quite skinny. When I took her to the vet, he immediately pointed out the yellow eyes and ears. I had never noticed before. He simply gave me a few syrenges and some cans of Science Diet A/D, told me to mix it with water and give her about 1/2 a can a day. I've read several other threads about other forum members who's cat has had the same diagnosis. Why does it seem like everyone elses vet did a little bit more? And does anyone know if my sweet Isis will heal simply by old-fashioned force feeding? I have her separated from my other 2 cats so I can monitor her habits. She's thrown up a few times but nothing outrageous. However, I don't think she's used the litter box in days! (No pee or poop).
My regular vet is on vacation for a few weeks, so I had no choice but to seek another doctor. A few friends recommended him to me. They said he won't make me pay for something that I don't need. I'm hoping that is the reason the vet didn't sock it to me with meds and such. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks Tracy & Isis