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Cats Liver and Pancreas Articles
The cat liver and pancreas have several different important functions. The liver stores essential Vitamins A, D, E, and K and it produces bile. Bile is crucial to the breakdown of fats. The pancreas plays an important role in controlling blood sugar by secreting two very important hormones -- insulin and glucagons. The pancreas also produces pancreatic juices. These juices contain digestive enzymes that help breakdown food. If a cat's liver and pancreas malfunction, conditions such as liver disease can develop. Continue reading to learn more about the cat liver and pancreas and how to keep your cat’s liver and pancreas healthy.
- Warning Signs of Cat Diabetes
Cat diabetes is caused by inadequate insulin production in the pancreas. Without insulin, the body cannot utilize sugar.
- Understanding the Aspects of Feline Liver Disease
Feline liver problems are common in older cats. One of the most common liver afflictions is called Fatty Liver Disease, which is caused when fat accumulates in the liver tissue.
- Understanding Insulin Action for Diabetic Pets
Diabetes can be a serious condition but with insulin action it is manageable. It is one of the few conditions that can affect animals and humans.
- Understanding Cat Liver Disease
The cat liver is a large and important organ, in charge of regulating the levels of most chemicals in the bloodstream. The liver also clears toxins from the blood...
- The Dietary Management of Cat Liver Disease
Cat liver disease is not uncommon, especially as your cat gets older. A damaged liver can rapidly deteriorate the entire body's functioning.
- Symptoms of Cat Liver Disease
A cat liver is one of the most important organs in the body, maintaining chemical levels and proteins, as well as filtering toxins from the blood and regulating amino acid levels. Any imbalance in the liver due to disease can cause problems for your cat.
- Symptoms - Increased Drinking and Urinating
Recently she began drinking copious amounts of water and urinating in her kitty litter box as well as in other areas of the house. My vet did blood work on her and can find no cause for this behavior.
- Renal Failure in Cats
The purpose of fluid therapy in cats with chronic renal failure is to keep them adequately hydrated so that their kidneys can function to the maximum capacity that is left.
- Pancreatitis in Cats
My cat has had 2 bouts of pancreatitis. The first time, she was treated for inflammatory bowel disease. The second time, an ultrasound revealed that her pancreas was inflamed, so they were better able to diagnose the problem.
- Managing Feline Pancreatitis Pain With Meperidine
Feline pancreatitis is a condition that occurs due to an inflammation of the pancreas. The feline pancreas functions in two ways. It provides essential enzymes...
- Managing Feline Neuropathy with Methylcobalamin
Feline neuropathy is caused by prolonged or severe feline diabetes. Cats with neuropathy suffer from nerve damage that occurs when high blood glucose levels...
- Managing Feline Liver Disease Symptoms With Corticosteroids
Feline liver disease can be life threatening, but corticosteroids have been proven to help with the treatment of this condition. The liver is one of the...
- Managing Feline Hepatitis With Actigall
Hepatitis can be a serious condition, but the drug Actigall has been shown to help relieve symptoms. There are several different types of feline hepatitis and all...
- Liver and Gall Bladder Problems in Cats 2
It is pretty important in cats to determine the nature of the liver disease prior to choosing a diet. Cats most commonly have either cholangiohepatitis or hepatic lipidosis. These diseases require an entirely different approach to dietary management.
- Liver and Gall Bladder Problems in Cats
When the scleras (the white portion of the eyes) turn yellow, it is usually due to liver disease or to internal bleeding. It is unlikely that this is a case of internal hemorrhage since Ginger continues to feel well and eat well.
- Kidney Failure and Disease
It is a much harder choice when we discover signs of kidney insufficiency on a routine examination of an otherwise healthy cat, or in blood work that turns up another illness that seems to be the current problem.
- Hepatic Lipidosis
I just wanted to start this mail by thanking you for the service you provide. Your site was an invaluable source of information when one of my cats was undergoing a very traumatic period.I have one (hopefully quick) question regarding Hepatic Lipidosis.
- Hepatic Lipidosis
Hepatic lipidosis is literally fat infiltration into liver cells. When it is severe, it can cause severe problems, including death of affected cats.
- Feline Pancreatitis Treatment Options
Feline pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas is inflamed, and some of the chemicals stored in it are allowed to escape into parts of the body where they can be harmful.
- Feline Insulin Management With PZI
Feline insulin is used to treat diabetes in cats. PZI (protamine zinc insulin) is insulin that also contains protamine and zinc. Insulin most commonly used in animals is derived from pork or beef.
- Feline Diabetic Neuropathy: What You Should Know
Feline diabetic neuropathy is a rare complication of feline diabetes. It occurs when chronic high blood glucose levels cause nerve damage and can be potentially fatal to your diabetic cat.
- Feline Diabetes Symptoms
Cat diabetes is a common endocrine disease in cats. The feline diabetes symptoms range from increased thirst and frequent urination to weight loss.
- Diagnosing Feline Liver Disease
Feline liver disease is a difficult illness to diagnose, and can be even harder to treat. By the time cat liver disease is apparent, the organ is already severely damaged.
- Diagnosing Diabetes in Cats
Symptoms commonly indicating diabetes resemble those associated with other health conditions, so diagnosing diabetes in cats requires both tracking clinical...
- Clinical Signs of Feline Pancreatitis
Understanding the symptoms of feline pancreatitis is key to getting your pet the help it needs. Many cats never show the full range of symptoms making it hard to know if your pet is ill.
- Caring for Cats with Diabetes
Caring for cats with diabetes is a joint effort between pet owners and veterinarians. There are two primary forms of diabetes that cats get.
- Caring for Cat Diabetes With Diet and Exercise
If your cat has been diagnosed with feline diabetes, it is important to take steps to change his environment and lifestyle in order to maintain his health. Successfully caring for cats with diabetes may involve a combination of medicinal treatment programs and alterations of diet and exercise.
- Administering a Cat Insulin Shot
If you have a cat with diabetes then there are a few things that you need to know about giving your cat insulin. Giving your cat insulin injections is easy when you learn the three main steps of administering insulin: insulin storage and preparation, preparing the injection, and giving the injection.
- 3 Symptoms of Diabetes in Cats
Cats with diabetes symptoms tend to fall into three categories; be sure to look for these in order to protect the health of your cat. Diabetes is frequently caused by an unhealthy diet and obesity.
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