"The most common presentation of this disease is
an overweight cat that, due to a stressful event,
becomes anorexic (stops eating), starts to
lose weight, and begins vomiting."
Liver Disease in Felines
(Bengal Cat/Kitten Health Corner presented by:
"Foothill Felines Bengals"). An excellent article by the
owner of a cat who survived hepatic lipidosis.
Hepatic Lipidosis (Fatty Liver)
(from Cat Hospital of Austin, Texas)
"Prevention of obesity seems to be the best prevention
against hepatic lipidosis... "
Hepatic Lipidosis Is a Real Danger to Your Cat
(from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary
Medicine).
"The most common presentation of this disease is
an overweight cat that, due to a stressful event, becomes anorexic (stops eating), starts to
lose weight, and begins vomiting."
No Crash Diets for Your Fat Cat
(from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine).
"Fat cats" are at serious risk of hepatic lipidosis
if they stop eating for any reason, such as an upper respiratory
infection.