Milk Thistle dosage

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June 11, 2013 at 6:41 am #19169 Report Abuse

InkedMarie
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Can someone tell me what the recommended dosage for Milk Thistle is (given after heartworm preventive, vaccs etc). I have 175mg capsules.

thank you!

June 11, 2013 at 8:22 am #19175 Report Abuse

shelties mom
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According to Dr. Becker’s book, most standardized milk thistle capsules are 100-125 mg.

small dogs 1/2 capsule daily
medium dogs 1 capsule daily
large/giant dog 1 capsule twice daily.

June 11, 2013 at 8:25 am #19176 Report Abuse

InkedMarie
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Thanks sheltiesmom. Does she list weights for dogs? I’ve got two around 30 pounds and one around 22

June 11, 2013 at 10:35 am #19193 Report Abuse

shelties mom
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Unfortunately she didn’t list the weights for the dogs.

June 11, 2013 at 12:35 pm #19203 Report Abuse

theBCnut
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Usually 20-60lbs is considered medium.

June 11, 2013 at 1:22 pm #19210 Report Abuse

InkedMarie
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How many days after vaccs or heartorm do we give it for?

June 11, 2013 at 1:31 pm #19214 Report Abuse

Hound Dog Mom
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Dr. Dodd’s recommendations:

Dog’s size Dose as % of adult human dose
5 lbs 10%
5-10 lbs 15%
11-20 lbs 20%
21-40 lbs 30%
41-70 lbs 50%
71-100 lbs 75%
100 lbs 100%

June 11, 2013 at 1:32 pm #19215 Report Abuse

Hound Dog Mom
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Well that didn’t post write, it was supposed to be in two columns. I’m sure you guys can figure it out though!

June 11, 2013 at 1:33 pm #19216 Report Abuse

InkedMarie
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I’ll get the calculator lol
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