Liver damage is extremely harmful to the dog's health. The liver is involved in almost all of the dog's biological processes. A damaged liver can be detrimental to the dog's health and may lead to death. However, if ingested, certain foods can cleanse a dog's liver of any potentially damaging toxins.
Liver-Cleansing Diet
According to Dr. W. Jean Dodds, 2 cups of pollack or any low-fat white fish along with 6 cups of vegetables and potatoes will cleanse a dog's liver. The following vegetables are recommended: potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini, string beans, celery and summer squash. Mix 1/2 cup of each vegetable with 2 cups of pollack, cod or other low-fat white fish.
Milk Thistle
Adding milk thistle to a dog's diet can help cleanse the liver. Use the dog's weight as a percentage of a human dose to determine the correct dosage of milk thistle. For example, a 40 lb. dog would get 40 percent of a human dose, which is usually around 100 to 150 mg.
Phenobarbital
Reducing the amount of phenobarbital, a drug used to treat canine epilepsy, will help cleanse a dog's liver. According to Swiftwater Farms, the toxicity of phenobarbital has been known to harm the liver.
Negative Aspects
According to Dr. Jean Dodds, the liver cleansing diet is only necessary for canines with severe liver disease. The liver-cleansing diet will not help dogs suffering from mild liver problems, nor is it a necessary practice.
Holistic or Medical
Liver-cleansing diets are generally considered to be holistic practices, according to "The Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog," by Wendy Volhard. However, veterinarians have been known to recommend this diet to their patients suffering from severe liver problems.
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