Nutrition and Liver Disease

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                      General Information



One of the liver's many functions is to enable the body to use

digested fats and proteins.  Excessive amounts of these nutrients

in the diet may exceed the capacity of a diseased liver and cause

serious complications.  Diets containing proper amounts of fat

and protein decrease the workload of a diseased liver, and

control of the disease is much easier.



Dietary management can be accomplished with a special

prescription diet or a carefully prepared homemade diet.  A

homemade diet, however, is very difficult to prepare and not

highly recommended.



                     Feeding Instructions



1.  Prescription Diet:  This is a complete diet.  Do not give

    other foods.  Feed___________

    ______________________________________________ can(s)/cup(s)

    ____ times daily.



2.  Homemade diet:



    * Feed small amounts of high-quality protein, such as milk,

    egg or liver.  Feed 1/2 - 2/3 oz per 10 lb of body weight

    daily.



    * Fats should not exceed more than 4% of the diet.



    * Carbohydrates (starches) are used to meet the caloric needs

    of your pet.  Rice and other cereals are the best

    carbohydrates to use.



    * Give a vitamin-mineral supplement as directed by your

    doctor.