In those cats with hepatic encephalopathy, drugs such as neomycin and metronidazole can be used. Because these cats are very stressed their immune system may not function adequately. As a preventive measure antibiotics such as amoxicillin are sometimes given. Cats who do recover generally do so in 3-6 weeks, however some may need continued nutritional support for months. Generally the damage to the liver is reversible, and the condition rarely recurs.
Owners play an important role in preventing hepatic lipidosis.
By keeping your cat in a healthy body condition , you can greatly reduce its risk of developing this disease. Care must be taken in developing weight reduction programs for obese cats. Greatly restricting intake or using a food the obese cat will not eat could incite the development of hepatic lipidosis. Obese cats who lose their appetite for any reason should be considered candidates for developing hepatic lipidosis and nutritional support should be given. Diseases of the liver.