Nutritional management of hepatic disease.
The successful management of hepatic diseases of dogs and cats requires an understanding of hepatic metabolism and nutritional processes. General aspects of dietary therapy for hepatic diseases are described, along with specific recommendations for the promotion of tissue regeneration. Special considerations, including the role of diet in encephalopathy, hepatic lipidosis, and copper-associated hepatic toxicosis, are also discussed.
Bauer
J E
JE
Department of Physiological Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0144.
Schenck
P A
PA
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008115:Liver Regeneration