Treatment of canine liver disease 1. Drugs and dietary management

THE treatment of canine liver disease involves a combination of drug therapy and dietary support. This article, the first of two discussing the management of liver disease in dogs, describes the indications and actions of some of the commonly used drugs and dietary treatments for the condition. An article in the next issue of In Practice will consider how to manage the clinical signs of hepatic disorders and outline the clinical approach to some specific liver diseases in dogs.