MY cat was diagnosed with fatty liver disease 2days ago HELP!!!?I have a 7yr normally 21lb(yes over weight) manx cat . she was very quiet and not eating as well so I brought her to the vet. she was checked for diabetes which was NEG and KIDNEY which was NEG . BUt one thing that came up was her liver screening the vet said Diagnosed her with "FATTY LIVER Disease" she also said she was jaundice. she said it seemed like the start of it so she put her on SAMe for the liver and mirtazapine every3days for appetite.
She only eats hard food, milk or clam sauce(funny) but never soft food or tuna.
she seems to want to eat although i force feed her a/d 5 times aday equalingg 1can) she will also eat about 6 pieces of hard food 6-7 times a day on her own. and she will drink..
My question is I would like to give Milk Thistle, or L-carnitine, or glutamine. Has anyone ever mixed this with the SAMe liver pill??
maybe I would just give Milk Thistle,PLEASE help me and let me know how much this big girl should have???
also I have heard that L-carnitine can cause heart problems.
Thank you for all the help and please let me know how I can get this baby doll feeling better quicker!!!
God bless you all!!
Posted by AJ Franklin
Follow your Veterinarian's recommendations and don't get caught up in all those other sideline drugs. You could do more harm than good!
Good luck and I hope your beautiful kitty does fine :-))
Posted by madzia
I'm sorry your kitty doesn't feel good. From what I know milk is not good for cats. Talk to your vet, if you are not getting good answers from the vet, call another one.
good luck
Posted by Jennifer
I think what you're describing is hepatic lipidosis, which can occur in cats when they don't eat. The lack of nutrients forces the cat's body to break down fats for energy, which in turn can infiltrate the liver. This is particularly problematic in overweight cats.
If this is what your cat was diagnosed with, the best thing you can do for your cat is ensure she is eating. It sounds like you are doing a great job with that already. The SAMe will also help protect the liver.
My advice is not to do ANYTHING without consulting her veterinarian first. This can be a serious condition, and you should strictly adhere to her treatment plan.
I'd give the vet a call, see what their recommendation is.
Good luck!
Posted by Erwin N
Don't give you cat milk. Give her water. Fatty liver disease can be treated so take your cat to the vet.
Posted by nodryfood!
Cats should not eat dry food. It does not give them enough water in their diet. Feed a quality, grain-free canned food. Your cat is overweight, likely due to a diet of dry food because those often contain a lot of grains. Grains are high in carbohydrates, which is something cats do not need. They need meat protein such as turkey, chicken, lamb. NO BY-PRODUCTS. Read the label on the can.
Liver problems are common in overweight cats and can be serious if left untreated. You can reverse this, however, if you get your cat on a healthier diet. Feed a quality canned food such as Wellness or EVO, to name just two. There are others that are good, just read the labels and do not choose any that have rice, corn, wheat or wheat gluten. And again, no by-products. High protein, moderate fat, and low carbohydrate diet is key to your cat's health. With this, you could turn that liver problem around completely in a very short time.
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