It is a viral infection in cats. It causes inflammation of the liver and surrounding tissues. It is often associated with a low-grade pancreatitis. This is a semi-permanent tube that is placed and removed by a veterinarian. It allows the cat to be syringe-fed directly through the tube, avoiding the struggle of syringe feeding through the mouth.
Hepatic lipidosis is one of the reasons that veterinarians encourage proper weight control for cats.
This is a common syndrome for overweight cats. If you would like further information, contact your local veterinarian.