Benefits of Milk Thistle and Pet Cancer
What is Milk Thistle? Milk Thistle is a perennial herb of the Aster family that has been shown to have medicinal properties. The seeds contain silymarin which is a group of compounds have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. And is often used as a complementary component to cancer therapy.
Milk Thistle can be used in pets with cancer to support toxic liver insult and inflammation. Milk Thistle has also been shown to decrease the effects of cancer in a pet’s body and is often used as an addition to chemotherapy treatment.
Top Three Reasons to Consider Milk Thistle for Pets with or without cancer:
If you plan on adding milk thistle to your pet’s diet, we recommend consulting your veterinarian.
You can buy milk thistle at any health food store or drug mart. People also use this herb. There are also products that are specific for pets. Kali’s Wish does not endorse any specific product, but here are links for you to explore and decide if they may be the right fit for you and your pet.
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