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The etiology and pathogenesis are unclear Risk factors: Obesity, anorexia and primary stress VS secondary: cholangitis, pancreatitis, IBD, tumor, diabetes and hyperthyroidism 02 Pathogenic mechanism 03 Favorable breeds Middle-aged adult cats: Average 7 years old Average BCS: 4/504 History of loss of appetite 2-7 days weight loss Gastrointestinal symptoms Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea jaundice 05 Clinical symptoms and physical examination Acute loss of hepatocyte function (reversible) + hepatocyte swelling (intrahepatic cholestasis) = jaundice, intermittent vomiting, dehydration, diarrhea/constipation, hepatic encephalopathy, weakness, salivation, neck flexion
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Diagnosis of fatty liver Clinical pathology features Liver enzyme↑Hepatic function↓Cholestasis Jaundice Non-regenerative anemia Inflammation: Elevated neutrophils
