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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]]
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]].
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===Clinical Signs===
===Clinical Signs===
Typical signs include
*depression and lethargy
*aimless wandering
*head pressing
*blindness
*pacing
*coma
===Laboratory Tests===
===Laboratory Tests===