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Dull Coat, Slow Shedding, and the Vet Finds Nothing. Does Your Horse Need a Detox?
by Valerie De Clerck
on Sep 08 2026
Your horse does not have a buildup of toxins that needs flushing out. He has a liver, and in autumn that liver carries more work than at any other time of year. Here is what support really means.
Expert Horse Health & Wellbeing Advice
Horse Liver Health: Why Detox Matters More Than You Think
by Dr. Valerie De Clerck
on Jul 13 2026
A slightly high liver enzyme on routine bloodwork is common and rarely an emergency, but tracking the full pattern over time with your vet, not just one number, is what actually catches hepatic stress early. Supportive herbs like milk thistle and dandelion, alongside good hay and pasture management, can help horses carrying extra liver load.