About Hope For Healing Liver Disease in Your Dog

For pet parents seeking deeper understanding and guidance after a liver diagnosis.

For over two decades, this book has offered thoughtful, holistic guidance to families caring for dogs with liver concerns. It is grounded in experience, research, and compassion, and written for pet parents who want to support their dog’s well-being with informed, natural approaches.

 

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About the Book

Twenty years ago, Cyndi Smasal wrote Hope For Healing: Liver Disease in Your Dog after caring for her own dog Norman through liver disease. Her goal was to share what she learned so other pet parents could better understand liver disease and explore supportive care options for their dogs.

This 20th Anniversary Edition has been updated and revised to reflect what Cyndi has learned over the years, including more recent insights into nutrition, holistic support, and overall care considerations. The book is intended to provide perspective, information, and guidance for those navigating liver disease with their beloved companions.

Inside this edition you will find a range of resources designed to help you make thoughtful choices in how you care for your dog, including:

Liver-Friendly homemade recipes adapted over time

Information on supplements and safety considerations

Complementary & Holistic Treatments

Practical tips for caring for your dog at home

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Meet the Dog on the Cover

Over the years, pet parents have shared photos and stories of their dogs who lived meaningful lives while living with liver challenges. These companion stories reflect individual experiences and are shared here to honor those families and the love they gave their dogs.

Pip

Defied the odds and lived for nine years after a terminal diagnosis. His full story is told by his mom in the Foreword.

Joey

Had liver issues most of his life, but his mom never gave up. His blood levels and his quality of life improved with the natural and holistic treatments in this book.

Solo

Lived a long happy healthy life, long after the Vet expected. His mom used the treatments to help him heal and recover. She also found the online liver group and went on to help countless more dogs with liver disease.

Kenzie

Was suffering from liver failure and told she wouldn’t survive the night. Her mom gave me this picture three months after using my book to save her life.

Ringo

Lived to reach the age of 18, thanks to the treatments in this book.

Disclaimer: Every dog and situation is unique. The information shared here is for educational and supportive purposes and may not apply to all liver-related conditions. It does not replace professional veterinary care. Please read the full Disclaimer and Word of Caution

About The Author

Cyndi Smasal cared for her “liver dog” Norman for two years after his initial diagnosis and drew from that journey to write this book. Over more than 20 years, she has focused on supporting pet parents through nutrition, holistic care, and informed decision-making.

Before focusing on her love of dogs, Cyndi worked in the high-tech computer start-up world, where she spent 15 years in the Software Quality Assurance field. Cyndi has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

For the last 9 years, Cyndi has worked in her business Pawtastic Pet Solutions as a certified professional dog trainer and integrative pet specialist. She lives in San Antonio Texas with her Australian Labradoodle companion Jackson.

Her passion is to help pet parents have a better understanding of how to have a happy, healthy, well-behaved companion dog that they look forward to living with for a long lifetime.