We need to take great care of our animal’s liver as they do a lot of work clearing out toxins that come in every direction these days.
What Does The Liver Do?
- Filters blood removing toxins, bacteria and old red blood cells
- Detoxifies the body
- Makes blood plasma proteins
- Breaks down hormones and regulates their levels
- Creates bile (helps with the digestion of fats and works as a natural laxative)
- Stores and releases glucose
- Stores nutrients
When it comes to the liver and our animals, there are a number of issues that can cause illness, these include:
- Viral/Bacterial Liver Infections
- Duct Obstructions
- Cancer
- Cirrhosis
- Toxic Chemicals
- Toxic Plants
Liver supporting herbs can help with liver issues such as milk thistle, it support and protects the liver. It helps stimulate liver cell regeneration which promotes healing a damaged liver, including protection when the liver is consumed by toxins. This helps if our plant eating animals accidentally consume toxic plants. There are a number of animal friendly milk thistle supplements that come in capsule or tincture form. There are also a few other wonderful herbs that can be used for the liver, these include:
- Dandelion Root
- Evening Primrose
- Flaxseed
- Oregon Grape
- Yellow Dock
Our animal’s bodies are overburdened with toxins on a daily basis, this is why it is important for all animal parents to be aware of this. Not only can the liver be affected by the above conditions, but it will show up in the body in other ways as a repercussion. It is not a bad idea to support the liver as a preventative to avoid these conditions.
Consult with a holistic veterinarian or holistic practitioner to lead you in the right direction. If you feel uncertain, holistic practitioners have the expertise and wisdom to direct you to top quality herbal products for your animal. Do not use any remedies if you are not certain which and how to use them, it is best to work with a practitioner. This blog is for educational purposes only.
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