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Why is it dangerous for a cat to lose weight too quickly?

It can cause hepatic lipidosis, a fatty liver disease.

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  1. It can cause fatty liver disease ✔
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Why: Fat builds up in the liver when a cat eats too little. iCatCare calls it a potentially fatal liver disease. Plan weight loss with your vet and keep it slow.

Huh, didn't know that: iCatCare says severely overweight cats may need up to a year to reach ideal body condition.

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Answer: It can cause fatty liver disease. Fat builds up in the liver when a cat eats too little. iCatCare calls it a potentially fatal liver disease. Plan weight loss with your vet and keep it slow.

  1. iCatCare, Obesity in cats icatcare.org/articles/obesity-in-cats
    It's dangerous for cats to lose weight too quickly.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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