LIVER

HEPATITIS, GENERAL

Species affected: Cats, Dogs
Background: An inflammation of the liver that may also include an infectious process as well. Specific viral hepatitis exists in the dog; a wide variety of bacterial organisms may also contribute. Certain breeds have predilections for developing specific forms of hepatitis.
Symptoms: Jaundice, pain, digestive upset and fever, PU/PD.
Diagnostics: Blood tests, a thorough history and physical examination.
Special Notes: Animals exposed to toxins such as heavy metals or noxious plants may become ill. A diet of fresh, healthy food and removal of any toxins in the environment is critical to these animals.
Principles for Supplementation: Support the hepatic processes of detoxification, while not overstimulating any one part of its pathways.

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS—GENERAL HEPATITIS

Formulas:	Dosage:	Mechanism/Purpose:
CurcuVet-SA5012	Cats: ½ capsule sid Small Dogs: 1 capsule per 25 lb sid	Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties, hepatoprotective effects, increases glutathione levels, decreases eye inflammation (uveal tract), down-regulates tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a), nitric oxide (NO), and nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-?B), decreases free radicals in colonic mucosa.
CurcuVET-SA15012	Dogs: 1 capsule/75 lb sid	Curcumin has ant-inflammatory properties, hepatoprotective effects, increases glutathione levels, decreases eye discomfort, down-regulates TNF-a, NO, and NF-?B, decreases free radicals in colonic mucosa.
GlutathioneVET12	Cats: ¼ capsule bid Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lb bid	Antioxidant amino acid found in abundance in the liver.
Hepagen-C12	Dogs:1 capsule/ 25 lb sid	Balanced formula supports the hepatic detoxification pathways.
Hepagen-Fc12	Cats: 1 capsule bid Small dogs: 1 capsule/10 lb bid	Balanced formula supports the hepatic detoxification pathways.
Liver Protect27	Cats: ½-1 scoop sid (mixed with food) Dogs: 1-3 scoops sid (mixed with food)	Cleanses and regenerates the liver; protects liver and improves liver function; antioxidant, antiperoxidative, and anti-inflammatory effects; protects against effects of prednisone; promotes liver regeneration.
Liver Elixir13	Dogs: 1/8-1/3 tsp/50 lb 1-4 times per day	Promotes normal healthy liver, gall bladder and gastrointestinal function.
Milk Thistle27	1 capsule per 20 lb bid or 1 scoop per 20 lb bid	Supports normal detoxification process; protects the liver.
Pyridoxal 5’- Phosphate12	Dogs: ¼ capsule/25 lb sid (up to 1 capsule sid)	Pyridoxal-5’-phosphate is the active form of vitamin B6. Animals with compromised liver function may have a problem converting B6 to this active form.
T.A.P.S.12	Cats: ½ capsule sid Dogs: 1 capsule/ 25 lb sid	Herbs that may act as antioxidants and help regenerate hepatocytes after liver damage.
Small Animal Antioxidant12	Cats: 1 capsule sid Dogs: 2 capsules/25 lb sid	Antioxidant with unique, innovative plant-based antioxidants.
Vetri-Liver8	Dogs:1 per 30 lb of the Canine Cats: 2 bid of the bite-size	Designed to support liver health, methylation, and detoxification functions.