The liver is an essential organ in a dog’s or cat’s anatomy. It plays a critical role in metabolism, digestion, detoxification, and the synthesis of essential proteins. In total, the liver performs over five hundred functions in the body.

Copper is a mineral that plays an important role in the nutrition of dogs and cats. Copper storage disease (CSD) is becoming increasingly common in dogs but can also occur in cats (albeit rare).  It directly affects the liver, which in turn, can cause a domino effect of problems in other systems of the body.

Fatty liver disease, also known as Feline Hepatic Lipidosis(FHL) or Fatty Liver Syndrome, is one of the most common liver diseases found in cats. Dogs can also develop the condition, but it is rare.

The liver is a vital organ with an impressive capacity for regeneration and healing. But once damaged, it can deteriorate rapidly. Many factors can trigger liver problems in pets.

The liver is a vital organ that serves numerous essential functions, including filtering out toxins in the bloodstream, manufacturing proteins and fats, storing glycogen (an important source of energy), and producing bile, a fluid that aids digestion.

Portal triad disease, or “triaditis,” is a serious but treatable condition occurring primarily in cats. The illness can be complex and difficult to understand, as it involves not one system of the body, but three simultaneously.