What does high ALT in cats mean?

What does high ALT in cats mean?

‘Liver enzymes’ can be measured in the blood – these are enzymes that are produced in liver cells and if there is damage to the liver (or perhaps obstruction to the flow of bile) these enzyme concentrations in the blood can become elevated. These enzymes may include: ALT (alanine aminotransferase)

How long can a cat live with liver problems?

If an affected cat is able to survive the first few days of treatment, prognosis is generally good and recovery can be expected within three to six weeks.

How long will a cat live with liver failure?

Expected recovery time is typically 6-12 weeks, with an average time of eight weeks. When your cat is totally self-feeding for two weeks without any weight loss, the feeding tube can be removed. Recurrence of primary hepatic lipidosis is rare, and many cats that survive go on to live normal lives.

Why is my cats liver failing?

Acute liver failure is most often caused by infectious agents or toxins, poor flow of fluids into the liver and surrounding tissues (perfusion), hypoxia (inability to breathe), drugs or chemicals that are destructive to the liver (hepatotoxic), and excess exposure to heat.

What can I feed a cat with liver problems?

In general, diets for cats with liver disease should have:

• High quality protein to reduce the workload on the liver.
• Highly digestible carbohydrates.
• High quality fats.
• Added antioxidants such as vitamin E, vitamin C and selenium to combat oxidative stress.

How do you reverse liver failure in cats?

The disease is reversible through intense feeding. Treatment may involve the insertion of a temporary feeding tube to ensure adequate caloric intake for cats that have stopped eating as a result of this disease.

How Long Can cats live with liver disease?

What can you do for a cat with liver disease?

Treatment varies depending on your cat’s symptoms. Cats with mild signs of liver disease often don’t need to be hospitalized. They may go home with medications to help with nausea, vomiting and to encourage eating. Cats with signs of dehydration, weight loss, and not eating often need to be hospitalized.