{"id":3395,"date":"2024-01-07T17:21:47","date_gmt":"2024-01-07T17:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petsoffice.cultark.net\/index.php\/product\/liverpak500paste60ml\/"},"modified":"2024-01-07T20:37:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T20:37:41","slug":"liverpak500paste60ml","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/petsoffice.cultark.net\/index.php\/product\/liverpak500paste60ml\/","title":{"rendered":"Mervue LiverPak 500(Paste) 60 ml"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"color: #555555;width: 890px;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0.5em;font-size: 1.6em;line-height: 1.3;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif\">Your\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">dog<\/span>\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0may need a supplement to make sure he\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0099s getting the nutrients and calories needed to help his\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">liver. \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">LiverPak500 (<\/span>paste) is veterinary formulated with key ingredients for your dog\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0099s liver health including:<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\"><i>S-adenosylmethionine, Milk Thistle, Artichoke; Carnitine, Choline and Antioxidants.<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">S-adenosylmethionine :\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/span>S-adenosylmethionine is a nucleotide-like molecule that is synthesised by all living cells. It is derived from methionine and ATP and initiates pathways, one of which is essential for glutathione production. S-adenosylmethionine : \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 Increases hepartic glutathione concentrations \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 Helps maintain plasma membrane fluidity and function \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 Is involved in many biochemical pathways that can help maintain normal liver cell function.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\">\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">Choline :\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/span>Choline plays an essential role in fat metabolism in the liver. It acts to\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">prevent excess fat accumulations\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/span>in the liver by converting excess fat into Lecithin or by increasing the utilisation of fatty acids in the liver.\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">Artichoke :\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/span>A member of the milk thistle family that helps control blood sugar levels, the artichoke is a fibrous, green vegetable containing cynarin. Cynarin is a phenolic acid compound that experts believe is important for cholagogue and choleretic properties; stimulating the production of bile in the liver and promoting the discharge of bile from the system.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\">\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">Milk thistle\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/span>has been used since the time of ancient physicians and herbalists to treat a range of liver and gallbladder disorders, including hepatitis, cirrhosis and jaundice, and to\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">protect the liver\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/span>against poisoning from chemical and environmental toxins, including snakebites, insect stings, mushroom poisoning, and alcohol (Ludvico, 2010). Several pharmacological studies have been carried out on the active components of Milk thistle, silymarin and silybinin. It has been found that these substances exert hepatoprotec-tive, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic properties. In addition, they stimulate protein biosynthesis and liver regeneration, increase lactation and possess immunomodulation activity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\">\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">Carnitine :\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/span>Carnitine is an amino acid derivative and nutrient involved in lipid (fat) metabolism in mammals. It is specifically required for the\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">transport of fatty acids\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/span>from the intermembraneous space in the mitochondria into the mitochondrial matrix during the catabolism of lipids.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">Antioxidants :\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/span>These play an essential role by controlling the oxidation of sensitive membranes. They \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0098mop up\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0099 destructive free radicals and\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">protect cells from damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\">\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"color: #555555;width: 890px;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0.5em;font-size: 1.7em;line-height: 1.3;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">What causes liver disease in Dogs?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">*Factors that increase your dog\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0099s likelihood of developing liver disease include :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0px;padding: 0px;margin-bottom: 1.3em;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0.6em;margin-left: 1.3em\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">Age :\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/span>Several diseases, including liver dysfunction, are common in geriatric dogs.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0.6em;margin-left: 1.3em\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">Breed :\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/span>Certain dog breeds, such as Dobermans, Rottweilers, Yorkshire terriers and Cocker Spaniels, are more likely to be born with or are prone to develop particular liver problems.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0.6em;margin-left: 1.3em\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">Some mediations can damage the liver in dogs as well as other factors such as:<\/span>\n<ul style=\"margin: 1.5em 0px 1.5em 3em;padding: 0px\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0.6em;margin-left: 1.3em\">Viral and bacterial infections<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0.6em;margin-left: 1.3em\">Poisonous substances your dog has eaten<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0.6em;margin-left: 1.3em\">Altered blood flow to the liver due to heart disease or other congenital abnormality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\">\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">*NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs):\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\">Special care of the dogs liver needs to be taken where NSAIDs are used. NSAIDs are the go-to medications for pain in dogs. Hundreds of thousands of dogs and cats receive millions of doses of these medications every year for pain relief after surgery, following traumatic events, and to manage chronic pain. They are especially used in older dogs with problems such as arthritis, but as with any drugs your dog may be fed, there are side-effects. Liver and gastrointestinal issues are by far the most common unwanted findings found when dosing your pet with NSAIDs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\">\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">Warning signs for Liver Disease<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\">The signs of liver disease can be very similar to those of other conditions. If you notice any of the following signs in your dog, contact your veterinarian. Symptoms to look out for include:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 Poor or loss of appetite \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 Jaundice \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 Vomiting or diarrhea \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 Excessive drooling \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 Weight loss \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 Increased thirst \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 Changing in behaviour \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 Lack of energy or depression\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">Note:\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/span>The signs of liver disease are not very specific, making it difficult to recognize. If your dog is not eating, consult your veterinarian immediately. The level of hepatic (liver) activity can be determined by evaluating liver enzymes through a blood test.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px;border: 0px;vertical-align: baseline;font-weight: 800;color: #4a4a4a;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif\">Feeding Instructions <\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px;border: 0px;vertical-align: baseline;font-weight: 800;color: #4a4a4a;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 25px;padding: 0px;border: 0px;font-size: 16px;vertical-align: baseline;color: #4a4a4a;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px;border: 0px;vertical-align: baseline;background-color: transparent\">LiverPak500\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/span>is easy to use and suitable for puppies after weaning<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 25px;padding: 0px;border: 0px;font-size: 16px;vertical-align: baseline;color: #4a4a4a;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif\">Dog Size:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.3em;margin-top: 0px;color: #777777;font-family: 'Bree Serif', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\">\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px;border: 0px;font-size: 16px;vertical-align: baseline;color: #4a4a4a;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif\">\n<li class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px;border: 0px;vertical-align: baseline;background-color: transparent\">Small \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 Up to 5kg \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 2ml daily for 7-30 days<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px;border: 0px;vertical-align: baseline;background-color: transparent\">Medium \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 5 to 23kg \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 4ml daily for 7-30 days<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px;border: 0px;vertical-align: baseline;background-color: transparent\">Large\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 15 to 30kg \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 6ml daily for 7-30 days<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px;border: 0px;vertical-align: baseline;background-color: transparent\">Very Large \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 over 30kg \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0093 8ml daily for 7-30 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0dog\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0may need a supplement to make sure he\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0099s getting the nutrients and calories needed to help his\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0liver. \u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u0082\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u00a0LiverPak500 (paste) is veterinary formulated with key ingredients for your dog\u00c3\u0083\u00c2\u00a2\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0080\u00c3\u0082\u00c2\u0099s liver health including: S-adenosylmethionine, Milk Thistle, Artichoke; Carnitine, Choline and Antioxidants. 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