If your Chihuahua has recently been diagnosed with fatty liver disease make sure you take time to talk with your vet about treatment, medications, and long-term care for your Chihuahua. Your vet is here to help and can provide you with a treatment plan for your Chihuahua. Your vet can also help you understand what the long-term will look like. In general, fatty liver disease occurs when large amounts of fat are deposited into the liver. The overload of fat prevents the liver from accomplishing its main job of breaking down waste and detoxing the body. Because of this, your dog may show symptoms of rapid weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, muscle wasting, depression, and drooling. Fatty liver disease in dogs can either be a primary condition or a secondary condition meaning it is the result of another illness. For additional information, please talk with your veterinary clinic Greenwood, IN.