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  She's a very old dog and had a long, eventful life.
context: I lost a young dog to liver failure a few years ago... 
  Unfortunately, when they start showing symptoms it is often far too late to do anything but make them comfortable.  My heart goes out to the owner. Losing a beloved pet sucks. >
  
  Lost my pup to liver disease last year. It was truly awful watching her wither away. I spent thousands on tests, medications and chicken (the only thing she’d eat after a while) to try and keep her comfortable. 
  I still think it was Simparica Trio, so I keep all my dogs away from that shit. >
  
  My dog is currently suffering from a destroyed liver due to epilepsy medication. So far he's doing fine, and it's even hard to believe he's even sick... except at lunch time, where the only thing he'll agree to eat is boiled minced meat (turkey and beef so far, trying chicken next batch). 
  I know I'm in for a rough time in few months, but... damn. Enjoying his health while it lasts, at least. >
  
  Try lowering the amount of meat protein your dog is eating, maybe go for a veterinary liver diet which may buy you more time.
  The liver alters amino acids, any excess protein is altered by the liver into fat, excess protein leads to excess ammonia that the system has to excrete as urea, this puts more workload on the liver.
  Reducing the workload allows the liver to concentrate on regenerating itself unless there is cirrhosis which is scaring that prevents regeneration. 
  Milk thistle supplements are good too.
  Or if he won’t eat anything else then cooked fish is a good low purine source of protein. 
  Either get a nutritionist to formulate you a home cooked diet that is balanced for liver disease, or try one of the veterinary brands of dog food for liver disease. >
  
  A nutritionist has already formulated me a rice-based diet, and I even bought special low-protein kibble for him. 
  The problem is he will eat nothing but boiled minced meat. Everything else stays in his bowl, and he stares at me demanding to be fed. 
  I know it's bad for him, but... so is starving. >
  
  Try melting some butter in a pan then allow to cool a bit then toss the kibble in the butter or low sodium chicken stock or spring water from spring water tuna (not the meat just the water) or Cook a bit of mince and pour a bit of the watery sauce over the kibble instead of using the meat.
  It’s like us when we feel ill we don’t want to eat and the only flavors that penetrate are the very umami flavors, like chicken soup or broth.
  And yes if there’s no other choice then eating something is better than nothing >
  
  I didn't realize she was still alive, isn't the doge meme like a decade old?  Hopefully she has a peaceful end.