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HEPATIC

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$11.95–$38.95

Formulated for the long-term nutritional management of dogs with liver disease.

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Liver disease

Why food is part of the treatment.

Liver disease is not one condition. It is a category. The liver filters waste, builds proteins, processes fats, regulates nutrients, and produces the bile needed for digestion. When it struggles, the effects can reach the entire body.

The liver also has a remarkable ability to regenerate. Nutrition cannot replace diagnosis or treatment, but it can support the liver by supplying the nutrients it needs while reducing specific nutritional burdens.

What the liver does

Filters toxins. Builds proteins. Processes fats. Stores and regulates nutrients. Produces bile. Helps remove waste from the bloodstream.

When these functions decline, waste products can accumulate and affect everything from appetite and digestion to energy, behavior, and brain function.

Why nutrition matters

Protein is not automatically restricted in every dog with liver disease. But when ammonia handling is impaired, both the amount and source of protein matter. Hepatic Support uses egg and cottage cheese as its primary protein sources and keeps total protein controlled.

In copper-associated liver disease, copper can accumulate inside liver cells and contribute to further damage. Hepatic Support keeps copper low and adds zinc, which can help reduce copper absorption from the gut.

What liver disease can look like

Signs vary depending on the cause, severity, and amount of functioning liver tissue that remains.

PhaseWhat is happeningWhat you might notice
EarlyLiver cells under stress. Damage happens quietly.Nothing visible. Elevated liver enzymes may be the only sign.
ActiveInflammation underway. Liver functions are affected.Lethargy, reduced appetite, occasional vomiting or diarrhea.
AdvancedSignificant scarring. Detoxification and metabolism severely compromised.Jaundice, weight loss, abdominal swelling, confusion.

7 may be a good fit, 2 are not

May be a good fit for

  • Dogs with liver disease
  • Dogs with copper-storage disease
  • Dogs with portosystemic shunts
  • Dogs with microvascular dysplasia
  • Dogs with mild to moderate hepatic encephalopathy
  • Dogs with non-specific elevations in liver enzymes
  • Dogs with urate urolithiasis

Not recommended for

  • Growing or adult dogs without hepatic conditions
  • Dogs with severe hepatic encephalopathy

Indications and contraindications are reproduced from the Wynwood Veterinary Product Handbook.

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this is our food.

Hepatic. No filters. No AI. Just thawed and poured straight from the pack into a bowl.

  • A complete protein that is naturally low in copper.

  • A gentle source of carbohydrate that is easily digested.

  • A carbohydrate source that also carries fiber and vitamin A.

  • A highly digestible carbohydrate that supplies calories with little residue.

  • A dairy protein, another source that is naturally low in copper.

  • A whole food source of B vitamins and minerals.

  • A whole food source of fiber.

  • A whole food source of antioxidants.

Feeding plan.

View your dog's daily portion and transition recommendations.

If your veterinarian gave you an amount to feed, use theirs. This calculator estimates a portion from your dog's weight and does not know their treatment plan.

My dog weighs

lb

Sample plan 35 lb adult normal activity

Daily portion

– oz per day

Cups– Calories–

Your dog's first ten days

transition calculator

ozHepatic ozTheir current food
Days 1 to 325% WynwoodDays 4 to 650% WynwoodDays 7 to 975% WynwoodDay 10+100% Wynwood
What are they eating now?

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kcal per kg

Use this as a starting point, not a number you need to hit exactly. Keep an eye on your dog's weight and body condition, and adjust as needed. You know your dog best.

Storing it

Your food arrives frozen. Keep it in the freezer, then move a packet to the refrigerator the night before you need it. Once thawed, keep it sealed and refrigerated, and use it within five days.

Freezer space

What you may notice

During the first week, you may notice smaller, firmer stools. Some dogs also drink a little less because fresh food contains more moisture. If stools become loose, stay at the last comfortable step of the transition for a few more days before moving forward.

Hepatic at a glance

Calorie density
986 calories per kilogram
Per cup
207 calories per cup
Pack sizes
16 oz
Ten day transition
Days 1 to 3, feed 25% Hepatic and 75% of their current food. Days 4 to 6, 50% and 50%. Days 7 to 9, 75% and 25%. Day 10 onward, 100% Hepatic.
Storage
Arrives frozen. Move a packet to the refrigerator the night before it is needed. Once thawed, keep it sealed and refrigerated and use it within five days.
Daily portion
Worked out from your dog's weight, age and activity in the calculator above. If your veterinarian gave you an amount to feed, use theirs.

A number needs context.

Dog food labels make comparison harder than it should be. We show nutrients in grams per 1,000 calories, so you can see what your dog is really getting.

Dogs need a certain number of calories each day. How much food it takes to provide them depends on the food's moisture and calorie density. Showing nutrients per 1,000 calories makes it easier to see what your dog is actually getting and compare one food with another.

Every number shown here is a measured value, not a label minimum or maximum. It reflects the nutrient levels this recipe was formulated to provide.

Protein 59 g per 1,000 kcal
Fat 31 g per 1,000 kcal
Carbohydrate 153 g per 1,000 kcal
Fiber 5.9 g per 1,000 kcal
Copper 1.0 mg per 1,000 kcal
Zinc 165 mg per 1,000 kcal
Vitamin E 38.1 IU per 1,000 kcal
AAFCO

Hepatic Support is formulated for intermittent or supplemental feeding only. Made in Miami, FL 🌴.

Formulated byLaura Gaylord, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Questions about Hepatic Support

Discovery

How much copper is in Wynwood Hepatic Support?

Wynwood Hepatic Support contains 1.0 mg of copper per 1,000 kcal, with 165 mg of added zinc to reduce copper absorption in the gut. Copper restriction is the central nutritional lever in managing copper-associated liver disease in dogs.

Is Wynwood Hepatic Support suitable for a dog with copper storage disease?

Yes. Wynwood Hepatic Support is indicated for dogs with copper-storage disease, alongside liver disease more broadly. It restricts copper to 1.0 mg per 1,000 kcal and adds zinc to limit further absorption. Your veterinarian confirms the diagnosis and decides whether diet alone or diet plus chelation is appropriate.

What protein is in Wynwood Hepatic Support?

Wynwood Hepatic Support uses egg protein and cottage cheese, high-quality low-purine proteins, at 59 grams per 1,000 kcal. The rest of the recipe is white potato, sweet potato, long grain white rice, spinach, cauliflower and blueberries, plus turmeric, algae oil and Wynwood's VitaMineral Mix. There is no meat protein in the formula.

Can a dog with a portosystemic shunt eat Wynwood Hepatic Support?

Yes. Wynwood Hepatic Support is indicated for dogs with portosystemic shunts and microvascular dysplasia, as well as for non-specific liver enzyme elevations. It requires veterinary authorization, so your vet reviews the case before the order is filled.

Comparison

Can a dog with hepatic encephalopathy eat Wynwood Hepatic Support?

Wynwood Hepatic Support is indicated for dogs with mild to moderate hepatic encephalopathy, but it is not recommended for dogs with severe hepatic encephalopathy. Your veterinarian determines which category your dog falls into.

Does Wynwood Hepatic Support help with urate stones?

Yes. Wynwood Hepatic Support is indicated for dogs with urate urolithiasis. Its protein comes from egg and cottage cheese, which are low in purines, the precursor to urate stone formation.

Which dogs should not eat Wynwood Hepatic Support?

Wynwood Hepatic Support is not recommended for growing or adult dogs without a hepatic condition, or for dogs with severe hepatic encephalopathy. Healthy dogs should eat one of Wynwood's Complete & Balanced recipes instead.

Is Wynwood Hepatic Support complete and balanced?

Wynwood Hepatic Support carries the AAFCO statement ‘formulated for intermittent or supplemental feeding only’. It is a therapeutic diet intended to be fed under veterinary supervision, and your veterinarian will confirm how it fits into your dog's overall feeding plan. Wynwood's Complete & Balanced recipes carry an all-life-stages AAFCO statement instead.

Logistics

Do I need a prescription to buy Wynwood Hepatic Support?

Yes. Every Wynwood Fresh Rx order, Wynwood Hepatic Support included, must be authorized by your veterinarian. At checkout you select the diet and your clinic, and Wynwood contacts the clinic for authorization. First orders often sit on hold briefly while that confirmation comes back.

How do I store Wynwood Hepatic Support, and how long does it keep once thawed?

Keep Wynwood Hepatic Support in the freezer and move a packet to the refrigerator the night before you need it. Once thawed, keep it sealed and refrigerated and use it within five days. The food is preserved by freezing rather than by chemical preservatives.

How much does Wynwood Hepatic Support cost?

Wynwood Hepatic Support ranges from $11.95 to $38.95 depending on pack size. Monthly cost depends on your dog's calorie needs, and Wynwood's feeding calculator estimates it from your dog's weight. You can order once or subscribe; a subscription is not required.