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Originally Posted by Ladymom  This is a great article that explains which foods are good for liver compromised dogs and has a recipe. Liver | B-Naturals.Com Newsletter
It's important to remember that these diets are for symptomatic shunt dogs. Dr. Center does not recommend a special/low protein diet for asymptomatic MVD dogs. Too little protein can actually make liver problems worse so it's important to consult your vet before making any diet changes. |
The goal is to give them as much protein as they can handle without having symptoms and gradually increase to what they can handle. Dr. Center herself recommends starting at 2 g of protein per kg of body weight and working up gradually.
Also, like I mentioned before, you can increase their protein tolerance by feeding smaller more frequent meals. Less protein to handle at any one point in time will allow them to be able to handle more protein overall in the entire day.