About the Author
Dr. Nicole Sheehan, DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT
Nicole Sheehan is a 2004 graduate of The Ohio State University. She owns Whole Pet Veterinary Hospitals and leads veterinary teams in North Carolina and Florida to integrate alternatives like acupuncture, herbal medicine, and holistic nutrition with traditional medicine, surgery, and dentistry. She currently sees mostly second and third opinions in her flagship hospital in Davidson, NC where she’s worked since 2013.
Objectives
To understand why a healthy liver is so important for both dogs and cats.
To identify what veterinary professionals can do to support liver function in their canine and feline patients.
To discuss methods of action and research for ingredients used to support the liver.
Description
The liver is a complex and interesting organ responsible for no less than 500 functions in the body. One of the most important functions of the liver is to process chemicals and noxious substances in the body and prepare them for excretion out of the body. We will review these processes as well as ways to provide supplementation to support healthy liver function. A review of research and available solutions for canine and feline patients will be included.
Agenda
- Review of the functions of the liver
- Review of Phase I and Phase II Detoxification
- Role of SAMe in liver detoxification
- Role of antioxidants in the liver
- The difference between SAMe and Milk Thistle
- Use of Milk Thistle for protection of hepatocytes
- Other foods and ingredients useful for hepatic support
- Research to support using liver support
- Current products on the market
- When to supplement
Description
The liver is a complex and interesting organ responsible for no less than 500 functions in the body. One of the most important functions of the liver is to process chemicals and noxious substances in the body and prepare them for excretion out of the body. We will review these processes as well as ways to provide supplementation to support healthy liver function. A review of research and available solutions for canine and feline patients will be included.
Agenda
- Review of the functions of the liver
- Review of Phase I and Phase II Detoxification
- Role of SAMe in liver detoxification
- Role of antioxidants in the liver
- The difference between SAMe and Milk Thistle
- Use of Milk Thistle for protection of hepatocytes
- Other foods and ingredients useful for hepatic support
- Research to support using liver support
- Current products on the market
- When to supplement