Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nutraceuticals for canine liver disease: assessing the evidence.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Vandeweerd, Jean-Michel et al.
- Affiliation:
- Integrated Veterinary Research Unit (IVRU)-Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences (NARILIS)
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Nutraceuticals, or nutritional supplements, have been promoted for the ancillary treatment of liver disease in dogs. However, minimal information is available in the scientific literature about commonly used nutraceuticals, such as S-adenosylmethionine, silymarin, and vitamin E. No strong clinical evidence exists regarding the efficacy of these compounds as hepatoprotectants in canine liver disease. Until this evidence exists, individual veterinarians must assume responsibility for their decision to use nutritional supplements in their canine patients with liver disease.
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