Animals Apawthecary Milk Thistle is a tincture used to protect the liver against toxins and activates protein synthesis. This stimulates the growth of new liver cells, replacing those that are dead or damaged in dogs, cats and other animals that exhibit signs of liver stress or toxicity. Certified Organic Herbal remedy to help liver function in animals showing signs of liver toxicity such as vomiting, high liver enzymes and liver disease. Milk Thistle also has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. This low alcohol, glycerine-based extract is formulated specifically for use in dogs and cats, with a sweet flavor that appeals to their palates.
Ingredients: Milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum) in a base of pure vegetable glycerin, distilled water, and 40% ethanol USP by volume.
Feeding instructions: Squirt directly into mouth. Cats: 12-20 drops (.5mL) twice daily Dogs: 12-20 drops (.5mL) per 20 lbs twice daily
Duration of Use: 5 days on and 2 days off to monitor results. Please consult your holistic veterinarian.
Please keep in mind that response to supplements varies by individual. If your pets symptoms worsen or change in any way that concerns you, discontinue use of any supplements and contact your veterinarian. When introducing any new supplement, it is wise to start with a lower than recommended dose and build up over the course of several days to a week. Only introduce one supplement at a time.
Milk thistle contains a flavonoid compound called "silymarin" which itself is a combination of several other active compounds.
Extensive studies around the world have found that silymarin is safe and effective in treating a variety of liver diseases and other conditions in humans and pets.
Holistic veterinarians (and some conventional ones as well) have long been using milk thistle to treat dog liver disease. It has an excellent safety record and no known adverse drug interactions, although taking too much of the herb at a time can sometimes cause an upset stomach, gas, or mild diarrhea. If milk thistle causes upset stomach, gas, or mild diarrhea in your dogs, simply reduce the dosage. The silymarin constituent in milk thistle has numerous functions and can be used to treat a variety of dog health problems:
Liver Protection--
Silymarin and other related compounds support and protect the liver. Specifically, they strengthen the liver cell resistance to harmful toxins and stimulate new cell reproduction. As such, milk thistle is very effective in treating dogs with liver problems and related diseases, such as:
Chronic inflammatory liver disorders (e.g. hepatitis)
Liver tumors or cancer
Skin problems secondary to liver disease
Leptospirosis
Pancreatitis
Fatty liver
Detoxification
Because of the powerful antioxidant properties of the silymarin compounds, milk thistle is an ideal herb for detoxification. In particular, dogs who have been on allopathic medications, dewormers, chemotherapy, vaccinations, and heartworm medications can benefit from milk thistle supplementation. It can also be given to dogs who are recovering from parvovirus. Milk thistle should not be given to healthy dogs as a daily supplement. Milk Thistle should only be used as a medicinal herb for cats and dogs for the treatment of liver disorders.
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