What's wrong with Max's liver?? Here's the link to a group you should join:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/L...d_MVD_Support/
There are several recipes for homecooked meals for liver compromised dogs on there. Also, the members there are extremely knowledgable and can help guide you in the right direction. Please take a minute to join and read through the FILES section. There, you will find so much great information regarding liver issues. You can send out an email explaining your dogs situation, and you will get responses.