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The cause and pathogenesis are unclear Risk factors: obesity, anorexia and stress Primary VS secondary Epidemic: cholangitis, pancreatitis, IBD, tumors, diabetes and hyperthyroidism 02 Pathogenesis 03 Predisposed breeds Middle-aged adult cats: Average 7 years old Average BCS: 4/504 Medical history Loss of appetite for 2-7 days Weight loss Gastrointestinal tract Symptoms Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea Jaundice 05 Clinical Symptoms and Physical Examination Acute loss of hepatocellular function (reversible) + hepatocellular swelling (intrahepatic cholestasis) = jaundice, intermittent vomiting, dehydration, diarrhea/constipation, hepatic encephalopathy, weakness, Salivation, neck flexion

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Diagnosis and pathological characteristics of fatty liver Liver enzymes ↑ Liver Function ↓ Cholestasis Jaundice Non-regenerative anemia Inflammation: Elevated neutrophils