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Old 02-26-2009, 07:24 PM   #2
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If Emma has a shunt or MVD, a high protein food like Evo will not work for her. She needs a food with no more than about 22% protein if she has no symptoms, less if she is symptomatic. Animal proteins produce ammonia which gets into the system of a liver compromised dog. Red meat is the worst and should be avoided.

This is a great article about nutrition for dogs with liver disease:

Liver | B-Naturals.Com Newsletter

There a a couple of excellent premium foods on the market that are low protein and may work for Emma:

Holistique Blendz Adult Dog (fish)

WELLNESSŪ - Healthy Dog and Cat Food
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