Georgeypudding
Wise Old Thumper
Is HE a condition caused by HL? What are the symptoms, tests, prognosis?
Also would HL show up on blood tests?
Also would HL show up on blood tests?
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Hepatic Lipidosis and Hepatic Encephalopathy
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Hepatic Lipidosis would give abnormal Liver Enzyme readings on a blood test. HL can occur if a Rabbit has not eaten for a relatively short period of time, especially if said Rabbit was over-weight. Hepatic Lipidosis can progress to Liver Failure, the end stage of which is Hepatic Encephalopathy. The Liver being unable to remove toxins from the blood stream. Profound neurological symptoms would develop leading to coma and death 
If you are asking in relation to your Bun has she had bloods taken ?
If you are asking in relation to your Bun has she had bloods taken ?
Georgeypudding
Wise Old Thumper
She had blood tests done first. I ask because when they were admitted the lady vet mentioned liver causing neurological issues (I assume this is what she meant) however I spoke to the male vet today and he said the bloods didn't show liver failure and that he had never heard of a bun having HE. Very confused
