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Can I detox my dog? Is milk thistle safe and what's the right dose?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 2 years and 10 months old

If we want to detoxify then how can we detoxify dogs body ?? What are the different options available to detoxify dogs body any supplements or what? Also is milk thistle good for dog? And dog whose weight is 38kg how much milk thistle will going to be sufficient 400mg once a day or twice a day ?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on October 4th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There is not protocol or drink/medication to detoxify a dog. Can you tell us why you think Danny needs this? Milk thistle is safe for dogs. For milk thistle extract (not straight herb) the dose for a 38 kg dog is 190-570 mg, so 400 mg once daily is fine. I wish you the best!

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