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tobiasvon · 01-16-2010, 03:31 PM

Thanks for all of the information. As far as symptoms go, there have been a few. Toby has never had a great appetite but seems to like the Royal Canin Hepatic L/S 14 (although he is still not eating what the company says is a full serving for a 5 pound dog - Toby only eats about 1/4 cup of food a day!). Prior to feeding this food, he would randomly throw up every couple of weeks and would get lethargic from time to time. He would also stop eating all together. He seems better on the food but I am looking for an alternative to the food - something more organic preferably. I am temtped to try the milk thistle (I would really like to try just pure milk thistle not mixed with anything else) just to see if his overall health will improve. Lately I have noticed that his belly seems "tight". It doesn't look bloated but it seems full all the time. My husband disagrees so maybe I am just overreacting. If you don't mind could I ask you what you feed your dog? Based on what your family member researched, I think I will stay away from the sam-e. Do you think if I can find the milk thistle by itself it would be harmful to try it? Again, I really appreciate your advice.

01-16-2010, 03:31 PM	#8
tobiasvon YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northeast, USA Posts: 5	Thanks! Thanks for all of the information. As far as symptoms go, there have been a few. Toby has never had a great appetite but seems to like the Royal Canin Hepatic L/S 14 (although he is still not eating what the company says is a full serving for a 5 pound dog - Toby only eats about 1/4 cup of food a day!). Prior to feeding this food, he would randomly throw up every couple of weeks and would get lethargic from time to time. He would also stop eating all together. He seems better on the food but I am looking for an alternative to the food - something more organic preferably. I am temtped to try the milk thistle (I would really like to try just pure milk thistle not mixed with anything else) just to see if his overall health will improve. Lately I have noticed that his belly seems "tight". It doesn't look bloated but it seems full all the time. My husband disagrees so maybe I am just overreacting. If you don't mind could I ask you what you feed your dog? Based on what your family member researched, I think I will stay away from the sam-e. Do you think if I can find the milk thistle by itself it would be harmful to try it? Again, I really appreciate your advice.