07 | How to treat and care for cats with hepatic lipidosis

Does this sound familiar?

You've got an obese cat coming to see you for weight clinics, then something happens, they go off their food, and the next thing you know, you've got a very yellow, very anorexic cat to deal with who needs a LOT of nursing care.

In today's episode, we're diving into the most common acquired liver disease in cats - hepatic lipidosis. These patients have often significant nursing considerations and can present us with a real medical challenge - but they are SO rewarding to nurse, and benefit from lots of advanced nursing skills.

In today's episode of the medical nursing podcast, we'll be breaking down exactly what hepatic lipidosis is, why it happens, and how to treat and nurse these patients.

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