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Annie’s Feeding Tube Success Story.....
Annie is a 12 year old gray tabby cat who recently moved with her owner into a new home with some new feline housemates. Annie did not get along with the other cats and began hiding from everyone. She did not eat well for several weeks. Over the course of a 6 week period, she lost 3 pounds!
When Annie came to AMC on Halloween, she was very depressed, dehydrated, thin and jaundiced. Her skin and eyes almost glowed yellow due to the buildup of liver toxins in her system. After blood testing and an abdominal ultrasound, Annie was diagnosed with hepatic lipidosis. This serious condition can occur in cats who stop eating because they mobilize fat to fuel basic body processes. The fat builds up in their liver and causes liver failure.
To read more about Annie's story click here...
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