There is a long list of underlying causes of liver disease in cats, and the treatment protocol highly depends on the specific cause of the problem. Some of the common causes of liver disease in cats include the following:

Liver shunts - this is characterized by the presence of a shunt which is actually a blood vessel that bypasses the liver. It’s normally present in the fetal stage but is supposed to shut down after birth. If the shunt remains open, blood bypasses the liver and won’t undergo detoxification. Affected cats are eventually poisoned by their own waste products.

Bacterial infections- the bile duct connects the bowel and the gall bladder in the liver. Bacteria from the gut can get into the liver via the bile duct and set up an infection.

Other common causes of liver disease in cats include inflammatory liver disease, fat deposits, and toxic damage. Because of the potential effects of liver disease, early symptoms should never be ignored but brought to the attention of your Plano, TX veterinarian. Read more here.