When a cat or dog has lost it's appetite their is usually a build up of
fat in the liver giving rise to Hepatic Lipidosis. This increase in fat
will produce a decrease in liver function. The liver is the main
detoxifier of the body. The blood is sent thru the liver to be cleaned
of impurities thus a decrease in function can be detrimental to the life
of your animal.
Causes can vary from genetics, to meds such as rimadyl, sulfa drugs, infections, trauma to just name a few.
Symptoms are: lack of apetite, increased drinking, vomiting, fatigue, increased urination, diarrhea.
Your vet can treat this illness with many different approaches, one that works well is milk thistle and changing the diet.
Where does chiropractic enter in, well consider the fact that trauma is
a cause and pain thus a loss of apetite can start the liver fat build
up. Remember that the nerves from all the muscles interact with the
autonomic nervous system that controls organ function so if there is a
subluxation causing nerve and muscle issues there will be an alteration
of function to organ systems such as the liver. Having your cat or dog
adjusted along with seeing the Vet is a great idea to help improve
overall function and healing.
