Milk thistle could also help keep birds, small furry rodents, and lizards healthy too. For example, reported benefits of milk thistle for birds include treating toxic effects of aflatoxin and increasing appetite.(217)
Condition | Milk Thistle Effects |
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Ferrets, guinea pigs, and rabbits(217) |
4-15 mg per kg of body weight, oral doses every 8-12 hours.(217) |
Lizards(217) |
4-15 mg per kg of body weight, oral doses every 8-12 hours.(217) |
Milk thistle seeds are actually a food of choice for many birds, including some species of parakeets and parrots.(218, 219)