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Hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver)

Just 2-3 days of anorexia can trigger fatty liver in cats; overweight cats are at higher risk β€” an emergency.

πŸ” Related symptoms

Typical symptoms ranked by diagnostic value β€” tap for the full symptom page

Not eatingLethargy / sleeping all dayVomitingUnexplained weight loss🚨Yellow gums / inner ears (jaundice)

βœ… Home-care checklist

  • βœ“Note the time of the last meal
  • βœ“Go to the vet immediately (feeding tubes are often needed)
  • βœ“Look for the cause of the anorexia

πŸ₯ When to see a vet

  • ⚠Barely eaten for 48 hours
  • ⚠Jaundice (yellow gums or inner ears)

🐾 Predisposed breeds

Can occur in any breed β€” no specific predisposition

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