«So we will usually treat this type of cholangiohepatitis with immunosuppressive drugs, such as steroids,» he points out. (www2.vet.cornell.edu)
In over 85 % of cases other possible causes or triggers of the disease include cholangiohepatitis, pancreatitis, respiratory conditions, diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidsim, FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract disease), cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart), bowel obstruction, anemia and pyometra (puss in the uterus). (cat-health-guide.org)
In a recent study, 83 % of cats with cholangiohepatitis also were found to have inflammation of the duodenum and / or jejunum (parts of the small intestine). (glenerinanimalhospital.com)