Hepatic Care Tablets for cat

Hepatic Care Tablets for Cats

Hepatic Care Tablets are veterinary-recommended nutritional supplements formulated to support liver health in cats suffering from:

• Hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver disease)
• Chronic liver disease
• Hepatitis
• Elevated liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP, GGT)
• Drug or toxin-induced liver stress

They are not pharmaceutical drugs but supportive liver protectants containing antioxidants, amino acids, and hepatoprotective botanicals.

Key Benefits

✔ Supports liver detoxification
✔ Promotes regeneration of liver cells
✔ Helps normalize elevated liver enzymes
✔ Protects against oxidative stress
✔ Suitable for long-term liver maintenance
✔ Can be used alongside prescribed liver medications

Key Ingredients & Functions

These ingredients work synergistically to reduce inflammation, repair hepatocellular damage, and improve liver efficiency.

Therapeutic Indications

Primary Use

• Hepatic lipidosis
• Chronic hepatitis
• Inflammatory liver disease
• Elevated liver enzymes
• Toxin exposure recovery
• Post-anesthesia liver support

Supportive Use

• During long-term antibiotic or steroid therapy
• After exposure to environmental toxins
• Post-surgical hepatic recovery
• Older cats with declining liver efficiency

Mechanism of Action

1. SAMe

• Increases glutathione levels
• Enhances detoxification
• Protects against toxin-induced damage

2. Silymarin

• Stabilizes liver cell membranes
• Promotes protein synthesis
• Prevents oxidative stress

3. NAC

• Restores antioxidant reserves
• Protects against drug-induced liver injury

4. Vitamins & Zinc

• Support metabolic reactions
• Enhance bile production
• Maintain red blood cell production

Dosage Guidelines

Standard Daily Dosage

Always follow your veterinarian’s instructions for personalized dosing.

Dosage Adjustments

Administration Instructions

✔ Give with or after food to reduce GI upset
✔ Use a pill cutter for accurate splitting
✔ Administer at the same time daily
✔ Ensure adequate hydration
✔ Reward after dosing to encourage compliance

Avoid mixing in large meals unless you are certain the entire portion will be consumed.

Missed Dose Instructions

• Give as soon as remembered if within a few hours
• Skip if close to next scheduled dose
• Do not double dose

Duration of Use

Regular bloodwork is recommended to monitor liver enzyme levels.

Safety Profile

Hepatic Care Tablets are generally safe when used under veterinary supervision.

Possible Mild Side Effects

Most effects are mild and resolve with dose adjustment.

Precautions

• Use under veterinary supervision
• Monitor liver enzyme levels regularly
• Avoid use in kittens under 8 weeks without veterinary approval
• Use cautiously in cats with known herbal sensitivities

Drug Interaction Considerations

Generally safe with:

• Antibiotics
• Antifungals
• Corticosteroids
• NSAIDs

Monitor closely if used with anticonvulsants or immunosuppressants.

When to Contact a Veterinarian

• Persistent vomiting
• Severe lethargy
• Yellowing of gums or eyes (jaundice)
• No improvement after 6 weeks
• Sudden behavioral changes

Clinical Evidence

Studies support the efficacy of SAMe and Silymarin in feline liver recovery:

• Improved ALT and AST levels within 4–6 weeks
• Increased glutathione levels
• Faster recovery in hepatic lipidosis cases
• Improved appetite and weight gain in supportive therapy

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place
• Keep container tightly closed
• Keep away from children and pets