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==Signalment==
==Signalment==
Indoor cat more prone to primary hepatic lipidosis
==Description==
Hepatic lipidosis is the derangement of lipid and protein metabolism, which occurs cats and dogs, but more clinically significant in cats. It is important to differentiate primary (idiopathic) hepatic lipidosis from secondary hepatic lipidosis.
'''Primary hepatic lipidosis''' is most recognised in obese indoor cats following anorexia in North America. The mortality rate is high unless the disease is treated aggressively.
'''Secondary hepatic lipidosis''' is a common response in dogs and cats to other diseases for example, pacreatitis, diabetes mellitus, inflammatory bowel disease and primary hyperlipidaemia. The effect on dogs is less clinically significant. Aggressive intervention of the hepatic lipidosis and the underlying cause is required.
Up to 50% of cats have an underlying disease which leads to anorexia. If treated aggressively, it is often a reversible process.
Factors which contribute to hepatic lipidosis are:
Factors which contribute to hepatic lipidosis are: