Milk Thistle has been used medicinally for over 2,000 years. It is primarily used for liver and gallbladder disorders. Milk Thistle’s active component is called silymarin. Silymarin is extracted from the seeds of Milk Thistle.
Milk Thistle protects and regenerates the liver. It is one of the best examples of herbal preventative medicine that we have today, as it not only protects each cell of the liver from incoming toxins, but also simultaneously encourages the liver to cleanse itself of damaging substances, drugs, medications, mercury and heavy metals, pesticides, and environmental toxins. That is why it often used as a “liver cleanse”. Milk thistle can be helpful and restorative for dogs and cats that have been on medication or have suffered from illness or any stress to the liver.

Protecting The Liver

As the liver is the major organ of filtration in the body, using milk thistle for dogs or cats who have been eating a commercial pet food diet can assist the liver in eliminating the toxic preservatives contained in these foods.
One of the special qualities of Milk Thistle is that it cleanses and detoxifies a liver that is working too hard by strengthening and tonifying this most important organ.
Milk thistle can be given as a liquid extract or as a powder and is available in all natural health food stores.

Herbal healing is a wonderful gift from nature. Once you see the benefits of using herbs, you will be compelled to learn more. While it may not always be possible to avoid the use of pharmaceuticals, there are times when herbs can offer a safe alternative and have far fewer side effects. Herbs can be beneficial for your companion animals and for everyone in your family.