Lily of the desert liver detox

[Jean20057]

Lily has liver disease. She's currently on milk thistle and lactulose for it, and we were looking at getting the Lily of the desert aloe detox for her also. We did this for our bird Peatri, and it seemed to help. The problem is that this was a loooong time ago, and we can't remember how much to give and how often. Any advice?

 

[Jayced!!]

Never heard of this! Someone tag me when there's a reply! I have a bird with liver disease too!

 

[Mizzely]

I'm looking through old threads here on the avenue to try and find a dosage. So far all I've seen is:

"For people who have used Aloe Detox, if giving by water, some have used up to 50% dilution with water, given daily. Some have put aloe detox on anything the bird would eat, such as toast, without being diluted."

Liver Disease / Fatty Liver in Pet Birds

Liver disease is a slow, on-going progressive disease where the liver tissue is replaced with fat. When the liver disease has progressed, the bird may suddenly appear ill.

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"I basically eyeball about 1/2 - 3/4 tsp of detox into each 20 oz bowl of water"

Spring forward means Aloe Detox

Do any of you detox your birds? I used to be absolutely faithful about doing it in the Spring and the Fall. The changing of the clocks would jog my memory that "it's that time again." I must admit that I got a little lax and didn't do it twice last year - only once :( So yesterday I started my...

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[Jean20057]

Is it going to be a problem that it has buckthorn bark in it?

 

[Mizzely]

Is it going to be a problem that it has buckthorn bark in it?

Burdock root was discussed in the thread I linked. Here's the exact post.

Spring forward means Aloe Detox

What's the GSE? What does it do? I am curious in this! think i want to try too! :D For me and the birdies!

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[Jean20057]

Thanks! I actually asked about the buckthorn bark, not burdock root, but that was a good thread to look at

 

[iamwhoiam]

Aloe Detox Suggestions

About a month ago, we started noticing some unusual behaviors from Evie, our pearly conure. It was mostly lethargy, but we also were noticing some "stuffy-sounding" breathing and talking. We took her to the vet and described the symptoms we were seeing. The vet took her weight and she had also...

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The Kitchen Physician link no longer goes to that article.

 

[Mizzely]

Thanks! I actually asked about the buckthorn bark, not burdock root, but that was a good thread to look at

Where are you seeing buckthorn bark?

 

[Jean20057]

This is what I have I have not used it I can't find any other around without the buckthorn in it

Aloe Herbal Detox Formula - Lily of the Desert

Aloe Herbal Detox Formula is a special blend of certified-organic aloe and herbs for supporting nutrient absorption and reducing toxins.

lilyofthedesert.com

 

[Mizzely]

Looks like they've changed the formula then. I wouldn't risk it myself. If it's a known toxin, then that's going to stress the liver more to clear it.

 

[iamwhoiam]

I used it when it was branded as Naturade Aloe Detox. Also there used to be two different Lily of the Desert Aloe Detoxes. Now I just see that one version.

 

[MommyBird]

Lily has liver disease. She's currently on milk thistle and lactulose for it, and we were looking at getting the Lily of the desert aloe detox for her also. We did this for our bird Peatri, and it seemed to help. The problem is that this was a loooong time ago, and we can't remember how much to give and how often. Any advice?

I was just looking around on Harrison's website to look at something in an email they sent and saw they offer an aloe and give info on oral use.
their product is called George's Aloe vera. I would buy that to use with their instructions.
GEORGE'S ALOE VERA - Harrison's Bird Foods