All rights reserved. Denamarin tablets are enteric-coated to protect them from being oxidised. They must therefore be fed whole (do not split or crumble the tablets).

Can you dissolve Denamarin in water?

You can definitely crush those and put them in some water to get them into your dog, yes.

How do I get my dog to eat Denamarin?

For those owners who have difficulty administering tablets to their pets, Denamarin tablet(s) may be disguised in a small bite of food. Pill pocket is fine too.

Is there a liquid form of Denamarin?

There isn't a liquid form of Denamarin unfortunately.

Can you mix Denamarin with food?

Denamarin tablets should be given on an empty stomach, at least one hour before a meal to maximize absorption of the product. You could give the tablets first thing in the morning after an overnight fast, before breakfast. If you need to, then you can disguise the tablets in a small amount of food.

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Is it OK to crush Denamarin?

Denamarin tablets are enteric-coated to protect them from being oxidised. They must therefore be fed whole (do not split or crumble the tablets). Tablets should be given on an empty stomach at least one hour before a meal for optimum absorption (an overnight fast is preferred).

Can you give Denamarin with peanut butter?

While the Denamarin should not be given with food per se, you could give them with a bit of peanut butter or cheese just to make it more appetizing. Also, you could dip them in chicken broth or dog grade gravy, Good luck!

Can dogs chew Denamarin?

Denamarin is available as enteric-coated tablets for dogs and cats and in tasty chewable tablets for dogs. Advanced technology in the exclusive NMXSS75 S-Adenosylmethionine found in the chewable formulation provides stability, eliminating the need for enteric coating or foil-on-foil blistering.

How long can a dog stay on Denamarin?

How long can my dog stay on denamarin? This depends on the current condition of your dog. These tablets are safe for long term use. We recommend consulting a veterinarian for accurate feeding regimes based on your dog's health.

What happens if a human takes Denamarin?

Most likely nothing will happen after taking the Denamarin. You can read more about S -Adenosylmethionine here.

Can I crush my dog's pills?

Don't crush pills or open capsules unless your veterinary team says it's OK. That includes “delayed release” and coated and long-acting medications. Crushing can cause unwanted side effects and/or cause the medication to not work or make the taste even worse. Use pet food as a delivery method.

Should Denamarin be given morning or night?

Where possible we recommend an overnight fast to ensure the stomach is empty before administering the tablet, thereby allowing the best absorption of the active ingredients. However, when an overnight fast is not possible please allow a minimum of 2 hours (ideally longer) after feeding before administering the tablets.

Does Denamarin make dogs lose appetite?

Therefore, we evaluate each patient individually to determine if the potential benefits of Denamarin outweigh the potential risks. This supplement seems to be very well tolerated. Occasionally, it seems to cause a decreased appetite in some dogs, but this is very rare. If possible, it is best given on an empty stomach.

Can too much Denamarin hurt a dog?

There are two ingredients in Denamarin: SAMe is one, and it is very safe. The drug book lists it as "quite safe". A single double dose is not expected to cause any problems, except for perhaps some diarrhea.

What is a good substitute for Denamarin?

Denamarin is a combination of an anti oxidant called SAMe, which can be found online and in stores, and marin, the active ingredient in milk thistle. You could try a combination of milk thistle (about 1/4th of the labeled dose for a person) and SAMe (around 225 mg).

Are there any side effects to Denamarin?

Denamarin® Advanced Tablets have no known serious side-effects. If your pet is using this medication for the first time please watch for any allergic reactions that might occur, if your pet develops a rash, etc call your veterinarian immediately. If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian.

Can you break up Denamarin?

Denamarin tablets should not be broken as the protective coating of the Denamarin tablet protects the active ingredient from destruction while in the stomach. The number of tablets can be gradually reduced or increased as necessary or as advised by your veterinarian.

What happens if Denamarin is given with food?

While you should always give your pet the medication on an empty stomach, this also has shown to have no major adverse reactions. If you happen to forget and your dog does have foods prior to taking the medicine, it will just lower the effectiveness.

Can you give Denamarin every other day?

For Large Dogs

Many pets are maintained long-term on every-other-day or every-third-day administration.

Can I crush Denamarin in water?

Denamarin® should be given orally as directed by your veterinarian. For optimal absorption give on an empty stomach at least one hour before a meal. Do not crush or split enteric coated tablets. *For cats, administer 3 to 6 ml of water after giving tablet to ensure it passes into the stomach.

Is milk thistle as good as Denamarin?

The silybin component of Denamarin® has been shown to have better absorption in dogs compared to other milk thistle extract products. Denamarin® Advanced is a medication that contains the same two active ingredients but contains a proprietary formula that makes it easier for the body to absorb and reap its benefits.

Can Denamarin cause incontinence in dogs?

Does this product cause increased urination? Denamarin is not expected to cause an increase in urination.

Can I give my dog Denamarin at night?

The liver does most of its cleanup at night, so this gives it a boost. You should not give Denamarin and milk thistle at the same time, as they may interfere with each other's absorption and effectiveness. So you could give Denamarin in the morning and milk thistle at night or give them at least 3 hours apart.

Can you get Denamarin in liquid form?

Unfortunately, there is no liquid Denamarin, but there is a chewable that can be mixed into a little food or tuna water.

Can peanut butter cause elevated liver enzymes in dogs?

Peanut butter is generally safe to give your dog, however unprocessed peanut butter is not recommended for liver disease and it's always best to check the packaging for any harmful substances. Unprocessed peanut butter contains aflatoxins which is a cancer-causing mycotoxin that often targets the liver.

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