Did you know that one of the main functions of a cat’s liver is to produce the chemicals needed for digestion and detoxification? Cats like the Burmese that are affected by fatty liver disease are often malnourished, which triggers the body to send extra fat to the liver to be converted into energy. When this happens, the liver becomes overloaded with fat and begins to break down and eventually stops processing materials for detoxification. Most causes of fatty liver disease are unknown. Although malnourishment appears to be a starter, it is often unclear what the underlying cause to the malnourishment is. Some experts have suggested underlying causes to be cancer, diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease, and other liver diseases. Obesity and stress may also be factors. It’s important to monitor your cat’s health at all times click here to contact your veterinary clinic Webster, NY as soon as you notice something wrong.