How to Diagnose Feline Hepatic Lipidosis

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Notice a loss of appetite.. Look for yellowing of your cat's skin, eyes, ears, and gums.. Detect signs of digestive upset.

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1

Notice a loss of appetite.

Step 1

Notice a loss of appetite.

2

Look for yellowing of your cat's skin, eyes, ears, and gums.

Step 2

Look for yellowing of your cat's skin, eyes, ears, and gums.

3

Detect signs of digestive upset.

Step 3

Detect signs of digestive upset.

4

Take note of increased drooling.

Step 4

Take note of increased drooling.

5

Detect a lack of energy.

Step 5

Detect a lack of energy.

6

Determine if your cat is being reclusive.

Step 6

Determine if your cat is being reclusive.

7

Watch how your cat holds its head and neck.

Step 7

Watch how your cat holds its head and neck.

8

Take your cat to your vet.

Step 8

Take your cat to your vet.

9

Have your vet perform a physical exam.

Step 9

Have your vet perform a physical exam.

10

Allow your vet to take a blood sample.

Step 10

Allow your vet to take a blood sample.

11

Let your vet perform an abdominal ultrasound.

Step 11

Let your vet perform an abdominal ultrasound.

12

Have your vet take a small liver sample.

Step 12

Have your vet take a small liver sample.

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