Liver

The diet should provide a diseased liver with two things in particular: it must relieve the vital organ and support its recovery. Unfortunately the symptoms of potentially fatal liver diseases are very non-specific. Vomiting, diarrhoea, refusing food and weight loss can be signs of liver diseases. Only examination by a vet can rule out other causes.

A special diet with reduced fat and protein will ensure that the stressed organ is partly relieved. At the same time, essential fatty acids and selected plant extracts can assist recovery.

A tasty diet is particularly important for dogs with liver diseases, as their appetite is often reduced, but it should be ensured that they eat regularly. Plant extracts such as silymarin, obtained from milk thistle seeds, can support and protect the sensitive liver cells in a natural way.

The effects of liver diseases are just as varied as the causes. Only a medical examination can determine whether bile is building up, liver tissue is inflamed or fatty deposits are disrupting the flow of nutrients within the organ. The dietary measures vary accordingly. For many types of liver diseases, the ability to process dietary protein is limited, which is why the diet should contain an easily digestible, but moderate level of protein.

However, with limited fat metabolism or gall bladder diseases a lowfat diet is advised.

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