Hypoalbuminemia in Cats
 

Hypoalbuminemia is a condition in which the levels of albumin in the cat's blood serum are abnormally low. A protein formed in the liver and carried into the blood, albumin is responsible for regulating blood volume by controlling pressure in the blood compartment. It is also important for retaining fluid in the vascular compartment. TTherefore, a deficiency of albumin can pose grave risks for a cat, including dangerous fluid buildup.
 
Hypoalbuminemia has not been found to occur at any particular age. Moreover, there are no apparent breed or gend ...read more