Dog Liver Shunt Survival Guide
Your dog has been diagnosed with a liver shunt. Now what?
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Hearing the words “Your dog has a liver shunt” can turn your world upside down. Suddenly, you're faced with unfamiliar medical terminology, confusing treatment options, conflicting advice about food, and the overwhelming fear of what the future may hold for your beloved companion.
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You love your dog like family. You want to make the right decisions. But where do you begin?
A Compassionate, Practical Guide to Understanding Liver Shunts, Nutrition, and Supporting Your Dog's Health​​
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The Dog Liver Shunt Survival Guide was written to help you find clarity, understanding, and confidence during one of the most challenging experiences a dog owner can face.
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In this comprehensive, nearly 170-page guide, Rick Scheyer shares his years of research, nutritional knowledge, and experience helping dog owners navigate the complexities of liver shunt disease. Through a holistic, nutrition-focused perspective, Rick explores how real food, thoughtful nutritional support, and a better understanding of liver function can play important roles in supporting your dog's overall well-being.
Rather than leaving you to sort through endless, often contradictory information, this book brings essential knowledge together in one accessible resource.
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Inside This Guide, You'll Discover:
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Understanding Liver Shunts: What a liver shunt is, how it affects your dog's body, and why proper liver function is so important to overall health.
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Making Sense of a Diagnosis: Common symptoms, diagnostic testing, and important questions to discuss with your veterinarian.
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The Role of Nutrition: Why food choices matter and how thoughtful nutritional decisions can help support dogs living with liver challenges.
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Real Food vs. Processed Diets: A closer look at ingredients, food quality, and nutritional considerations when evaluating your dog's diet.
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Understanding Supplements: Rick's perspective on human-grade nutritional supplements, their potential roles, and the importance of discussing their suitability and safety with your veterinarian.
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Supporting the Whole Dog: A holistic approach that considers nutrition, daily routines, comfort, and overall quality of life.
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Becoming Your Dog's Best Advocate: How to ask better questions, evaluate information, and make more informed decisions.
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More Than a Book—A Resource for the Journey Ahead
Every dog is unique. Every liver shunt diagnosis brings its own challenges, questions, and decisions.
Whether your dog has just been diagnosed or you've been searching for additional nutritional information for months or even years, this guide offers a thoughtful perspective to help you better understand your options.
Rick believes that knowledge empowers dog owners. When you understand more about your dog's liver, nutritional needs, and overall health, you can participate more confidently in conversations about your dog's care.
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Written in clear, approachable language, The Dog Liver Shunt Survival Guide combines education with compassion for the special bond between people and their dogs.
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You don't have to navigate the confusion alone.
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Your dog depends on you for love, comfort, and care. Give yourself the knowledge and understanding to make thoughtful, informed choices throughout your journey together.
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Because every dog deserves the opportunity to live the healthiest, happiest life possible.
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This book is an educational resource reflecting the author's research, experience, and nutritional perspectives. It is not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis, treatment, medications or individualized medical advice. Dogs with liver shunts require veterinary oversight, and dietary, medication or supplement changes should be discussed with their veterinarian.