Farklı vücut kondisyonlarındaki kedilerde karaciğer yağlanmasının ultrasonografik incelemesi ile obezite değerlendirme parametreleri arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesi

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the relationship between ultrasonographic examination of hepatic lipidosis and obesity assessment parameters in cats of different body conditions. For this purpose, 27 cats in different body conditions which have not any systemic health problems were evaluated. Body condition score and body fat index were examined by inspection and palpation; subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness, hepatorenal index and hepatic lipidosis grade by ultrasonography. The relationship between parameters on the basis of all individuals was evaluated. Also, the cats were divided into three groups according to their body conditions, and whether there was any difference between these groups in terms of subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness, hepatorenal index and hepatic lipidosis grade were investigated. There was a significant positive correlation between body condition score and body fat index, subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness, hepatic lipidosis grade and hepatorenal index, respectively. Different degrees of hepatic lipidosis were observed in at least some individuals in all body condition groups. There was a significant difference between the different body condition groups in terms of subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness, hepatorenal index and hepatic lipidosis grade. This study showed that mild hepatic lipidosis can be seen even in cats with normal body condition; increased body condition and body fat cause an increased risk of hepatic lipidosis in cats; subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness measurement during clinical evaluation and hepatorenal index during ultrasonographic examination can be a use practical and reliable option for prediction and grading of hepatic lipidosis.