If your dog is allergic to this family of plants or if your dog is prone to allergic reactions, you may consider talking to your veterinarian before using milk thistle to supplement your dog’s food.

Milk Thistle also helps to maintain the stability of cell membranes of liver cells. This structure of the cell is essential to protect it against damage and prevent the infiltration of toxins and infectious agents.The pituitary gland controls the endocrine system. It makes a hormone called ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone). ACTH causes the adrenal glands to make cortisol. Another name for cortisol is glucocorticoids. So let’s focus on the pituitary (PDH) and adrenal (ADH) Cushing’s. Causes Of Cushing’s Disease In Dogs Finally, given that I have probably stressed out my dog’s liver with this whole tea tree incident (8 or 9 drops on the hot spot over the course of 12 hours) how long should I wait before trying to apply a flea treatment? Health benefits - milk thistle is believed to help in liver cleansing and detox to support indigestion and upset stomach; the anti-inflammatory properties may help in reducing inflammation caused by acid reflux, heart burn and bloating Silybin works as a high potency antioxidant within the liver and supports the natural systems that control inflammation.

Feeding a specific organ or gland can often help support the functioning of the matching organ in the body. It may not be easy to get adrenal glands for your dog, but you can give a glandular supplement! Melatonin and Lignans FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine Guidelines: PetWellbeing complies with the provisions of the CVM's good guidance practices for pet dietary supplements. All ingredients and caution statements adhere to these national guidelines.Your vet will first change your dog’s drug to an oral, short acting steroid like prednisone. Then she’ll gradually taper the dose over several weeks. Using milk thistle for dogs is certainly among natures best therapeutic agents for managing canine diseases. However, that does not guarantee that it is 100% safe. Lignans:HMR lignans extracted from the Norwegian spruce tree convert to enterolactone. This acts as a phytoestrogen in the body. It causes downregulation of estrogen production from the adrenal gland … helping to manage Cushing’s. In this regard, it prevents the inflammation from spreading and affecting other structures of the liver. NATURAL SUPPORT FOR THE LIVER & BODY: Healthy oils such as linoleic acid, flavenoids and vitamin E are all known for their antioxidant (to neutralise free radicals) and immune supportive action and all are present in the Milk Thistle fruit