hepatic lipidosis

I left my cat home alone with a full bowl for the holidays: what the vet found in his liver 72 hours later, no one had warned me about

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I left my cat home alone with a full bowl for the holidays: what the vet found in his liver 72 hours later, no one had war...

Leaving a full bowl of food for your cat while you’re away might seem safe, but veterinarians warn it could mask a life-threatening condition. One owner discovered that her cat had developed hepatic lipidosis—fatty liver disease—in just 72 hours alone, despite untouched food nearby. Here’s what every cat owner needs to know before traveling.