Did you know that Hepatic Lipidosis or fatty liver disease is a one of the most common and most severe liver diseases in cats including the British Longhair breeds? Your vet can tell you that the main function of a cat’s liver is to produce chemicals necessary for digestion and the detoxification of the body. Fatty liver disease occurs when large amounts of fat are deposited into the liver. For reasons often unknown, a British Longhair will start to lose weight and become undernourished even though his diet hasn’t changed. As a result, his body will transfer fat reserves to the liver to be converted into the proteins needed for energy. A British Longhair’s liver is unable to handle this large amount of fat and may become swollen. In addition, the liver is no longer able to process other materials including red blood cells. Talk with your vet Indianapolis, IN to learn more.