If you own a cat like the Scottish Fold then you may want to talk with your vet about common health conditions to keep an eye out for. One such disease is fatty liver disease. A Scottish Fold’s liver produces chemicals necessary for digestion and detoxification. When a cat is not eating well then his body will take fat reserves and send them to the liver for processing into protein producing energy. Fatty liver disease occurs when these large amounts of fat are deposited into the liver. A cat’s liver cannot handle the fat and begins to malfunction. Most causes of fatty liver disease are unknown. Malnourishment appears to be a symptom even though the cat’s diet hasn’t changed. Cancer, diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease, and other liver diseases are to blame. Obesity, stress, change and generalized diseases are also possible risk factors. Contact your veterinary clinic Greensboro, NC for additional information.