Dorwest Milk Thistle Tablets for Dogs and Cats – 200 Tablets

Dorwest Milk Thistle Tablets for Dogs and Cats

Dorwest Milk Thistle Tablets for Dogs and Cats are a herbal supplement that gives natural support for the liver. Dorwest lists the active ingredient as milk thistle extract 100 mg (80% silymarin), made from a whole fruit extract, to help maintain good liver function.

This listing is for a pot of 200 tablets. The tablets are suitable for dogs and cats and do not need a prescription.

What is milk thistle?

Milk thistle is a plant whose fruit (seed) is rich in silymarin, a group of natural compounds. Dorwest uses a whole fruit extract with a consistently high silymarin level of 80%.

The liver is involved in almost every process in the body, including making essential proteins, supporting immunity and storing nutrients. Dorwest says one of milk thistle’s major actions is as an antioxidant, and that it helps maintain the stability of the cell membranes of liver cells.

What are Dorwest Milk Thistle tablets used for?

• natural support for the liver
• helping to maintain good liver function
• antioxidant support for liver cells

They are a supplement, not a licensed veterinary medicine, and they do not treat liver disease. If your pet has a liver problem, your vet will advise on treatment and whether a supplement is suitable.

How many tablets should I give?

Dorwest recommends 1 tablet per 5 kg bodyweight daily, split into at least 2 amounts during the day. The table below is worked out from that rule.

For pets under 5 kg, or if your pet cannot take its daily amount in two parts, ask your vet how much to give.

How long does a pot of 200 tablets last?

A 5 kg cat or small dog on 1 tablet a day uses a pot in about 200 days. A 20 kg dog on 4 tablets a day uses it in about 50 days.

Safety information

• Dorwest’s product information lists pregnancy: No and lactation: No, so do not use in pregnant or nursing pets unless your vet advises.
• Can be given alongside other medicines under veterinary advice.
• Do not exceed the recommended amount. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Signs such as vomiting, poor appetite, weight loss or yellowing of the gums or eyes need a vet straight away.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I give Milk Thistle Tablets for Dogs and Cats to my cat?

Dorwest labels these tablets for dogs and cats. Its rule is 1 tablet per 5 kg bodyweight daily, split into at least 2 amounts. Ask your vet about cats under 5 kg.

How much milk thistle should I give my dog?

Dorwest recommends 1 tablet per 5 kg bodyweight daily, split into at least 2 amounts. A 20 kg dog needs 4 tablets a day.

Can I give milk thistle with other medicines?

Dorwest says it can be given with other medicines under veterinary advice, so check with your vet first.

Can pregnant or nursing pets have milk thistle?

Dorwest’s product information lists pregnancy: No and lactation: No. Do not use in pregnant or nursing pets unless your vet advises.

What is the difference between this and Samylin?

Dorwest Milk Thistle is a single-herb supplement. VetPlus describes Samylin as a blend including extracts from yeast, the milk thistle plant and fat-soluble vitamins. Ask your vet before giving more than one liver supplement.

Do I need a prescription?

No. This is a non-prescription supplement.

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