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==Description==
 
==Description==
Hepatic encephalopathy is charaterised by a complex of neurological abnormalities that may occur in the presence of advanced liver disease.  By far the most common cause in dog and cat is [[Portosystemic Shunt]]
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Hepatic encephalopathy is charaterised by a complex of neurological abnormalities that may occur in the presence of advanced liver disease.  By far the most common cause in dog and cat is [[Portosystemic Shunt]].
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==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
 
===Clinical Signs===
 
===Clinical Signs===
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Typical signs include
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*depression and lethargy
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*aimless wandering
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*head pressing
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*blindness
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*pacing
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*coma
    
===Laboratory Tests===
 
===Laboratory Tests===
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