Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cats

Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cats

By: Dr. Arnold Plotnick

Section: Follow-up

Optimal treatment for your cat requires a combination of home and professional veterinary care. Follow-up can be critical, especially if your cat does not rapidly improve. Administer all prescribed medication as directed. Alert your veterinarian if you are experiencing problems treating your cat and follow all dietary recommendations.

Because HE can be reversible, the prognosis for affected animals with chronic HE is good. Acute exacerbations of HE usually carries a good prognosis if the precipitating factor can be controlled or eliminated, and liver function is stable. If liver function is not stable and is, in fact, deteriorating, the prognosis for controlling HE is guarded.



 
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