Dog Portosystemic Shunt Diet & Symptom Tracker
Managing a portosystemic (liver) shunt means careful diet, medications, and watching for neurological signs. PetHealthLog helps you log protein-controlled meals, lactulose, and behavior so you can catch changes early.
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Why shunt management needs careful records
Hepatic encephalopathy signs like disorientation, head pressing, or drooling can appear after meals and are easy to misread without notes.
Diet must stay protein-controlled and consistent, but tracking what was fed and when takes daily attention.
Medications like lactulose and antibiotics run on set schedules, and a missed dose can change how your dog feels.
What the tracker actually does
Diet log
Record each meal, food type, and portion to keep the protein-controlled plan consistent.
Neuro sign tracker
Note any disorientation, circling, or drooling with the time it happened.
Medication reminders
Log lactulose and antibiotic doses with alerts so the schedule stays on track.
Appetite and stool notes
Track appetite, water intake, and stool changes alongside meals.
Vet visit export
Generate a summary of diet, doses, and signs to share at checkups.
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Get started in under a minute
- Set up your dog's profile and enter the shunt diagnosis, prescribed diet, and medications.
- Log every meal, lactulose or antibiotic dose, and any neurological signs you notice.
- Share the vet visit export at checkups so diet and medication decisions use real data.
Frequently asked questions
- Can the app diagnose a liver shunt?
- No. Portosystemic shunts are diagnosed by a veterinarian using bile acid tests and imaging. The app only helps you record care at home.
- What neurological signs should I log?
- Note disorientation, circling, head pressing, or drooling with the time, but your vet decides what the signs mean.
- Can I track a protein-controlled diet?
- Yes. You can log each meal and portion so the diet stays consistent between visits.
- Is the app free?
- Yes. Core diet, medication, and symptom tracking is free, with no account required to begin.
- Should I adjust the diet or lactulose myself?
- Never change diet or medications on your own. Always consult your veterinarian before adjusting your dog's plan.
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