> Silymarin Math
There is approximately 3% silymarin (based on the dry weight of our Milk Thistle) per serving size (1/4 tsp).

- A ¼ teaspoon contains 550mg of our pure, organically grown Milk Thistle
(550mg = ¼ teaspoon)
There is approximately 3% silymarin (based on the dry weight of the product) per 1/4 tsp.

So, take 550 mg and multiply by .03 (the amount of our active ingredient, silymarin)
550x.03=16.5
- There would be about 16mg to 17mg of silymarin in each ¼ teaspoon.
¼ teaspoon = 550mg of ground milk thistle = 16.5mg of silymarin

If your veterinarian recommends a smaller dose of milk thistle, those dosages are often based on milk thistle concentrated extract. Our milk thistle is whole ground seed of milk thistle and because we use the whole seed, there’s 5x more volume of powder than concentrated extract. So, while our daily recommendations are higher, there’s still a comparable amount of active ingredient (3%) needed to be effective.

Active Ingredients: Organic ground milk thistle seed

Powder For Dogs

>0 – 7lbs – 1/16 tsp twice a day (8.25mg of Silymarin per day)
8 – 14lbs – ⅛ tsp twice a day (16.5mg of Silymarin per day)
15-30 lbs – ¼ tsp twice a day (33mg of Silymarin per day)
31-80 lbs – ½ tsp twice a day (66mg of Silymarin per day)
81-120 lbs – ¾ tsp twice a day (100mg of Silymarin per day)
>120 lbs – 1 tsp twice a day (132mg of Silymarin per day)

Powder For Cats

⅛ tsp twice a day (16.5mg of Silymarin per day)

Cautions:
Not to be used in pregnant pets. If animal’s condition worsens or does not improve, stop product administration and consult your veterinarian. Not for use within 48 hours of surgery or anesthesia.

Herbsmith is founded by Dr. Chris Bessent, D.V.M. who practices holistic veterinary medicine, utilizing Chinese herbs, acupuncture, food therapy and chiropractic on all animals. After more than a decade of using Chinese herbal combinations in her practice, Dr. Bessent channeled her wealth of knowledge and experience into Herbsmith, Inc.

Dr. Bessent maintains a busy exclusive holistic veterinary practice in Southeastern Wisconsin where she treats horses and dogs on a daily basis. In addition, she teaches the benefits and wisdom of Chinese veterinary medicine through seminars, classes and internships for veterinary students, veterinarians and horse and dog owners.

We make every effort to ensure that Herbsmith offers the highest quality herbal blends on the market. From the soil the herbs grow in to the finished bottles going out the door, we monitor every step of the process, using only proven, trustworthy suppliers, holding ourselves to the highest ethical standards and abiding by the most stringent testing and manufacturing guidelines in the world.