Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cats
 
Encephalopathy is the medical term for any disorder of the brain, and hepatic refers to the liver. Hepatic encephalopathy is a metabolic disorder that affects the central nervous system. It develops secondary to liver disease (known as hepatopathy). Hepatic encephalopathy is caused by an accumulation of ammonia in the system due to the liver's inability to rid the body of the substance.
 
The liver is the largest gland in the body, performing a number of essential functions, including the production of bile (a fluid substance involved in the diges ...read more