Milk Thistle for Dogs – How to Choose a Supplement
I am currently discussing milk thistle for dogs, and potential use for liver health, skin health, cancer and so much more.
I am currently discussing milk thistle for dogs, and potential use for liver health, skin health, cancer and so much more.
This is a milk thistle case study I conducted. It discusses the topical application of milk thistle, in the case of a 7-year-old female golden retriever.
In my recent article about milk thistle, I discussed how this herb is used internally and on the skin. Milk …
Milk thistle and its active constituents are famous for addressing liver health. But milk thistle is used for other issues, …
Common reasons pets wind up at the vet include itchy ears, itchy skin, dermatitis, allergies (or what are thought to be allergies but may not be) and other related itchy and allergy-type problems.
Unfortunately, skin problems are common in our furry friends. They deal with a lot – dust, chemicals, shampoos, sprays, bugs and other environmental problems. Food is also a huge issue. What goes into the body makes the body react, for better or worse.
The largest organ in the body, the skin takes a lot of abuse and is the site of many problems. It’s also allergy season in many locations. While bugs, pollen and other environmental triggers can cause skin reactions, other times they are blamed when food is the real culprit, during allergy season and year round.
If you have a golden retriever in your life, you and fellow golden fans probably see very similar traits. The friendly smile, the gregarious approachability, the desire to be with and say hello to everyone, everywhere, all the time…
As I speak with other dog parents and vets, I hear stories of very young dogs – like 2 years old – with lymphoma, masses near their spleens and other issues that just don’t fit their age.