Yellow Fat Disease in Cows and Yellow Cat

Causes of Yellow fat disease in cats is a disease related to feeding management. This is also called Steatitis or Pansteatitis. Cat Steatitis or Pansteatitis in cats can be a fatal disease. So cat owners should care in case of Yellow Fat Disease Symptoms. Besides this, yellow cat disease ( پیلی بلی ) may also occur due to other reasons.

Dr. Abdul Waheed Fatim, CEO Callvet Animal Hospital

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Causes of Yellow Fat Disease in Cats

Cat Steatitis or Pansteatitis in cats relates to inflammation of adipose tissues in the body. The cause of this disease is excess fat in the body and lack of vitamin E. This vitamin metabolizes fat tissues while its deficiency damages body cells. However, excess of saturated fatty acids in the diet and deficiency of vitamin E cause problems with fat in the body.

In short, over consumption of oily fish or liver is the main cause of this disease. On the other hand, if vitamin E deficiency occurs, the chances of disease increase. Moreover, excessive consumption of tuna fish is a major cause. Furthermore, young and overweight cats are more prone to this disease.

Yellow Fact Disease Symptoms

Yellow Fact Disease Symptoms are severe and appear quickly. In case of severity, the cat does not allow itself to be touched. Its symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, sensitive fur and dull color. Furthermore, hypersensitive skin, lethargy, depression and lack of movement occur. Moreover, cat feels pain in the skin and other parts of the body. Cat owners should contact a qualified veterinarian immediately in case of such symptoms.

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Prevention and Treatment of Yellow Fat Disease

For prevention, one should avoid the Causes of Yellow fat disease. Dr. Abdul Waheed Fatim, CEO Call Vet Animal hospital suggested balanced diet to avoid yellow fat disease in cats. Furthermore, he also suggested to discontinue excess oil, fish and liver in case of disease. Besides this, he suggested Vitamin E supplementation. Moreover, he suggested pain killer and symptomatic treatment. For treatment, always contact a qualified Vet.

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Affected Cat recovers from this disease in a month, usually. But the important thing is to take care of the diet after recovery. Always follow the doctor’s instructions strictly specially in case of cat diet.

Sometimes cats become addicted to eating fish or specially tuna fish. In such a situation, one should use processed cat feed with tuna flavor. In this regard, on should consult Vet for the feed choice after recovery of Cat Steatitis or Pansteatitis in cats.

Other causes of Yellow Cat Disease

Besides Yellow Fact Disease, other reasons may also cause the cats to be yellow. Some cat breeds naturally have a yellow or golden coat color. For example, the Burmese and Abyssinian breeds are known for their reddish or yellowish coloration.

Some cats have a genetically yellowish color to their fur. Tabby pattern also gives yellowish coloration. On the other hand, the color of a cat’s coat can also change with age. Likewise, genetic mutations can also cause yellow or orange coloration.

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Food of the animal also affects the color of the fur. Moreover, cats that are exposed to too much sunlight tend to have lighter fur. Similarly, diseases like jaundice, liver problems and yellow fat disease can also affect skin color.

Diagnosis of Yellow Cat Disease

Dr Fatim said that if the cat has a change in color, yellow color or sensitive skin; immediately contact a Vet. Doctor will diagnose the exact cause. He can diagnosis through biopsy and radiography also.