Detox herbs for horses and dogs are traditionally used to support the body’s natural elimination processes. The liver, kidneys, lymphatic system and digestive tract all play essential roles in maintaining internal balance and overall wellbeing. Environmental exposure, seasonal changes, dietary transitions, medication, and stress can all increase the demand on normal detoxification pathways. These herbs are commonly included to help maintain healthy liver function, support normal blood cleansing processes, and promote effective kidney and urinary elimination.
The liver plays a central role in metabolic balance and natural detoxification. These herbs are traditionally used to support healthy liver function and bile production.
• Milk Thistle – Traditionally used to support normal liver cell function and regeneration.
• Dandelion – Supports liver function and digestive secretions.
• Burdock – Traditionally included to support liver health and normal elimination.
• Seaweed – Mineral-rich support for metabolic balance.
• Chlorella – Supports natural detoxification processes and toxin binding.
• Spirulina – Nutrient-dense algae supporting metabolic and liver health.
• Barley grass – Provides nutritional support for overall vitality.
• Wheat Grass – Traditionally used to support liver and digestive function.
• Sea Buckthorn – Antioxidant support for liver and tissue health.
These herbs are traditionally used to support healthy circulation, lymphatic flow, and normal blood cleansing processes.
• Red Clover – Traditionally used to support skin and blood cleansing.
• Clivers – Supports lymphatic drainage and fluid balance.
• Nettle – Nutrient-rich herb supporting healthy blood and circulation.
• Heartsease/violet – Traditionally used to support skin and blood balance.
• Burdock – Supports normal elimination via liver and blood pathways.
• Echinacea – Traditionally included to support immune and lymphatic function.
• Rose – Traditionally used to support gentle cleansing and tissue tone.
• Blackberry – Traditionally used to support tissue integrity and circulation.
• Ginkgo – Supports healthy circulation and antioxidant balance.
The kidneys and urinary tract play an essential role in fluid balance and waste elimination. These herbs are traditionally used to support normal kidney function and urinary comfort.
• Dandelion – Traditionally used to support kidney function and fluid balance.
• [Golden Rod](Golden Rod (Solidago virgaurea)) – Traditionally included to support urinary tract health.
• Bear berry (Uva Ursi) – Traditionally used to support urinary tract balance.
• Couch Grass – Traditionally used to support urinary comfort.
• Clivers – Supports lymphatic and urinary function.
• Nettle – Traditionally used to support fluid balance.
These natural materials are often included to support binding and elimination through the digestive tract.
• Charcoal – Traditionally used to bind unwanted substances in the gut.
• Clay – Used to support binding and natural elimination processes.
• Chlorella – Supports toxin binding and elimination.
Herbal detox support may be helpful during:
• Seasonal transitions (particularly spring and autumn)
• Coat changes
• Following medication (under veterinary guidance)
• Environmental or pasture changes
• Skin flare-ups linked to internal imbalance• Seasonal skin sensitivity
• Dietary changes
• Environmental exposure
• After illness or medication (with veterinary approval)
• General wellbeing programmes• Detoxification is a natural physiological process — herbs support normal function rather than “forcing” detoxification.
• Always consult your veterinarian before introducing detox herbs, particularly if your horse or dog has a medical condition or is receiving medication.
• Introduce herbs gradually and ensure adequate hydration is maintained.
• Detox herbs should complement sound nutrition and management practices.When used responsibly and appropriately, detox herbs can provide gentle, natural support for maintaining liver function, supporting healthy blood and lymphatic balance, and promoting effective kidney and urinary elimination in horses and dogs.