Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Hepatic Wet Canine 420g Cans

Hepatic is for the nutritional management of: – chronic hepatitis – portosystemic shunt – hepatic encephalopathy – liver failure – piroplasmosis – jaundice – copper metabolism disorders hepatic is for the nutritional management of: – chronic hepatitis – portosystemic shunt – hepatic encephalopathy – liver failure – piroplasmosis – jaundice – copper metabolism disorders not recommended in cases of: – pregnancy lactation growth – pancreatitis or history of pancreatitis – hyperlipidaemia a low copper and high zinc content limits copper accumulation in hepatocytes the synergistic antioxidant complex helps neutralise free radicals produced during the disease process and helps support health of hepatocytes. a low sodium intake decreases portal hypertension and reduces extravascular fluid loss. high energy level helps maintain bodyweight in dogs with hepatic failure. L-carnitine favours fat use in the liver avoiding excessive protein catabolism a risk factor for the onset or progression of hepatic encephalopathy.