Symptoms of Feline Jaundice Hepatitis: Key Indicators E
Section 1: Symptoms of Feline Hepatic Hepatopathy
1. Cats with this condition often exhibit signs of depression, reduced appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss.
2. They may also display symptoms such as fever, anemia, jaundice, and liver pain.
3. In cases where liver cell damage is severe, cats may suffer from severe liver dysfunction, including further loss of appetite, jaundice, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bleeding. They might also present with neurological symptoms like allergies, paralysis, drowsiness, ataxia, muscle spasms, and more.
Section 2: Treatment for Feline Hepatic Hepatopathy
1. Consider administering Denosyl, a specialized oral medication for feline liver disease, twice daily for the first five days, with one tablet per dose, followed by one tablet daily thereafter. It's crucial to give this medication on an empty stomach to ensure its effectiveness. Denosyl aids in repairing damaged liver cells, reducing ascites, restoring bile function, and lessening jaundice, encouraging the cat to eat more. Typically, after five days of treatment, cats show significant improvement, regain their appetite, and their spirits lift. A single box of the medication often resolves the illness in kittens.
2. Feed your cat a highquality diet that maintains nutritional balance, providing ample energy and vitamins. Opt for dry kibble or canned food rich in highquality protein, and use grains like rice as a source of carbohydrates. Ensure the diet includes vitamins B, A, D, E, and K. The cat should consume 80100 kcal/kg of energy daily. For cats with no appetite, forced feeding may be necessary. To minimize vomiting and diarrhea, feed the cat 68 times daily, with each feeding consisting of 510 ml/kg. For cats with neurological symptoms, a liquid diet may be more suitable.
3. Intravenous fluids: Depending on the situation, electrolyte solutions can be administered orally or injected (5060 ml/kg/day). It's also advisable to supplement with vitamins B and K. Since blood sugar levels can fluctuate with this condition, a blood sugar test should be conducted before administering fluids to determine the appropriate amount of glucose to administer.
4. Bile stimulation: Administer dehydrocholic acid three times daily at a dose of 1015 mg/kg. To reduce plasma ammonia and lactulose, consider using arginine or substituting with glutamine.
Pet Doctor's Tip: For more information on feline hepatitis, click here to read about Treatment Methods for Feline Hepatitis and Enteritis.