Instead of using traditional meats, this diet includes eggs and cottage cheese as primary protein sources.
These ingredients are more easily digestible, have a higher biological value, and produce fewer waste byproducts like ammonia. This is crucial for dogs with liver disease, as reducing the liver’s detoxification workload can help prevent complications like hepatic encephalopathy.
- Eggs contain a complete amino acid profile, making them an excellent, efficient protein source with minimal strain on the liver.
- Cottage cheese is low in purines, which are found in higher concentrations in meats and can increase ammonia levels in the blood. By using cottage cheese, we reduce the burden on the liver while still providing high-quality protein to maintain muscle mass.