My senior cat has liver failure. Can they survive? What's next?

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Do senior cats can survive liver failure? And what are its treatment? Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | neutered | 11 years and 8 months old

Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC · Accepted Answer

Ultimately, it depends on the underlying cause. If your pet is experiencing hepatic lipidosis (typically caused when not eating) then, yes they can. In order to determine the underlying cause, an abdominal x-ray and or ultrasound would be the best diagnostics. Whitey probably needs a feeding tube, antibiotics, appetite stimulant, and vitamin B12 supplementation. Discuss these diagnostics and treatments with your veterinarian.

My senior cat has liver failure. Can they survive? What's next?

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