Dietetic diet: for liver insufficiency

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Contributors Dr Marge Chandler DVM MS MACVSc DACVN DACVIM DECVIM-CA MRCVS

Name

  • Dietetic diet: support of liver function in case of chronic liver insufficiency.

Class of drug

  • Dietetic pet food.

Uses

Action

  • Moderately reduced [protein] (high biological value)   →   allows hepatocyte regeneration   →   minimizes hepatic encephalopathy.
  • Reduced [sodium]   →   controls ascites.
  • Sufficient [fat]   →   provides essential fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins and maintains energy density.
  • Controlled [carbohydrate]   →   limits hepatic encephalopathy.
  • Increased [water-soluble vitamins]   →   counteract losses due to polydipsia.

Indications

  • Chronic hepatic insufficiency  Liver: chronic disease  .

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