
22/08/2025
Fatty liver disease typically occurs when a cat loses weight too quickly, either because of an aggressive diet plan (usually due to excess weight), or due to another disease that leads to appetite loss, or stress.
Essentially, due to the cat not eating, the body starts mobilising fat to the liver to be turned into fuel (glucose). The problem is the cat’s liver can’t process the fat fast enough, resulting in a situation where liver cells can’t operate properly, which can be fatal without rapid treatment!
If you notice your cat is not eating, give us a call immediately!