Clinical Approach to Managing Anorexic Cats
Anorexia is a common non-specific clinical sign seen with many different causes of illness in cats. Known consequences of anorexia include:
- Reduced immune function, with reduced recovery from infections and increased risk of sepsis
- Decreased tissue repair and wound healing
- Increased risk of altered drug metabolism potentially leading to toxicity
- Increased risk of hepatic lipidosis (especially in obese cats)
- Increased morbidity and mortality
- Ultimately, poor nutrition worsens the prognosis for any individual cat. Conversely, nutritional support can greatly increase the chances of a rapid recovery from illness.
All our Tutored Online CPD Courses are written and taught by an expert in the relevant field. The tutor for this course is:
Sarah M A Caney BVSc PhD DSAM(Feline) MRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine