Over the years, I've learned, from experience, that Sam-e is a GREAT mood-booster. This is largely because it can improve liver health. In chinese medicine, it's said that poor liver health can make a person depressed or angry. But good liver health can make a person (or pet) feel great. I've seen this with my own eyes. My (now late) husband struggled with liver issues, but this supplement always helped to put him in a good mood. And I've had similar results in taking it myself. I'm ordering this for Kali because she's looked anxious and depressed lately, while her tumor has been growing out of control. So I am getting this for her, in the hopes that it will not only put her in a better mood, but also help her to detoxify from some of the dead tumor waste that is going to go through her system as I treat her.
I'm getting this supplement for Kali. You can check out the reviews from pet owners, on this page. I'm including both the good and bad reviews with the word "dog" in it... luckily, most of the reviews are good : ).
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2014SAM-E has been known to help dogs with heightened liver enzymes (liver disease). My dog is 18 lbs., about 14 years old, and actually licks 10 drops (which the manufacturer determined is about 200 mg - which is what Vet recommended) of the liquid directly from the bottle. She seems to like the taste (I tried it before giving to the dog, and I did not sense much taste). Her energy level has been increased after only a week of using. Supposed to be good for joint care as well.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2015This product is helping me save my Dog's life! My Corgi has an autoimmune disease (IMHA) and he has been taking corticosteroids for over a year. The meds cause damage to his liver so I've been giving him this along with Milk Thistle to help his liver. Every other month we do bloodwork to check his liver values and when it is high, giving this to him lowers it back to the normal range. He gets about 5 drops twice a day with his food and doesn't mind it. We'be bought 3 bottles of this so far. I've tried it and it has a little tang to it, but not bad!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2013I used this for my dog because he couldn't take the large pills the vet prescribed. His liver enzymes were over 800 and were supposed to be under 100. In 30 days, he was back in the 80s. It tastes kind of sweet so my dog didn't seem to mind it dropped into his canned dog food. I give him 10-20 drops a day and he's a 5 pound chihuahua. I did change his diet to a Hills LD prescription food also but the vet thinks this product did a lot of the work.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2014This definitely made a difference for me. I specifically started taking it to help with my mood. I've struggled with
mood swings and getting sad or irritable, and over time I noticed a change. Things didn't get to me like they
previously did...ran out and have noticed a difference. Time to order more and make sure I don't run out.
I will also be giving it to my elderly dog who definitely has some dementia issues...my hope is it will help his joints,
mobility and help the dementia issues also. - Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2015This amazing natural solution (combined with Milk Thistle which I add separately to my dogs' meals) has been a life saver - literally. it has perked up my 15 yr old dog by giving her just a few drops 1/2 hour before each meal. It has also protected my epileptic dogs' liver while he's on all these different medications. I will always have a little bottle of Sam-e on hand throughout all my dog's various stages of life! Amazing stuff!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2018I give this to my older dog for anxiety. If I forget it for a few days, the anxiety (related to loud noises) returns – so I know it works! I put the drops into a small bowl, and sprinkle a tiny amount of desiccated liver on it. She thinks it's a treat :)
- Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2015My dog was suffering from n unknown Liver ailment. Our vet suggested we give her Sam-E with milk thistle as well-just a few drops in her food at each feeding. Miraculous! She is just like new!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2016My veterinarian recommended Sam-e for my dog as she has degenerative liver disease. I always buy Sam-e Liquid Formula from Lumina Health. This product is good quality and Lumina Health is a reliable company and ships fast.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2013I've used this for my dog who has liver disease for several years now, I think it is probably what has helped to keep her alive. She absolutely refuses to take pills so this is my only option left.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2018I give this to my dog who is on long term prednisone Ali g with milk thistle for liver support, seems to be helping.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2014I give this to my dog along with milk thistle for her liver problems. Much easier to dose her rather than the horse pills prescribed by the vet.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2018Bought for my dog. I don't notice any diference from what I was doing before.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2016Bought for our imha dog to lower liver values brought on by drug treatment. Appears to be working great. Very satisfied.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2016Use for my dog. I've tried it, kind of bitter so I use sparingly and I do see a difference.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2015This is so easy to use, just 5 drops on your dogs food and they don't even notice.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2014Much easier to use than the tablets. I give this to my dog (who has liver issues) as well.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2015Recommended by a vet that also practices natural medicine for our dog. Desired results with this and other natural items have been excellent!
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2016Use for my dog to bring down his enzymes...works fantastically.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2016My dog does not like it but I do. good product.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2018For my dog for liver disease
- Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2015We give it to two of our dogs who have liver disease.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2016Horrible taste, my dog would not go near it
- Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2015Good for dog with liver disease
- Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2012If you simply look at the price next to another "cheaper" product you'll lose. Generally SAM-e is effective not only for menopause & arthritis, but it ROCKS at getting high liver levels down. SAM-e, as a substance, is very difficult to store. Sunlight destroys its efficacy almost immediately and a lot of products are packaged in clear bottles or plastic that isn't dense enough. A huge share of SAM-e comes in blister-packs for protection. The Cell Food SAM-e avoids that with the small dense bottle of liquid.
I've used Cell Food SAM-e myself (it has the Cell Food supplement as well as SAM-e which is incredibly beneficial) and I've also used it many times on dogs with high liver levels (they'd been on harsh drugs that have elevated the liver levels so literally we've done bloodwork and the numbers may be off the charts). Put them on the Cell Food SAM-e (which is more easily absorbed by their bodies according to my vet) and it is AMAZING how well the SAM-e brings down the liver values.
Cell Food SAM-e is an incredibly high quality product, easy to use but totally adjustable. Meaning because you take just drops of it, you can take a smaller dose if that's all you need to accomplish whatever you're taking it for.
Cheap SAM-e? You get what you pay for unfortunately. If you just want a pill to put in your mouth, fine -- but if you want a high quality SAM-e to really accomplish something? I've not found anything better than Cell Food SAM-e and I'm not usually a "brand name" shopper. - Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2014I like this for the ease of use. I have no idea if it is actually working. But I like how easy it is to give to him. I took some myself and it doesnt taste bad.
This information is from an earlier post I did...
I have 2 shepherds I'm thinking about giving Sam-e to, because it's really good for the liver and works as an antidepressant. I've used it before and can say it really does boost mood. I almost always get it from Costco, where it comes on sale at least twice a year.
I am thinking of giving it to my dog Kali, who has tumors i am trying to shrink. I learned that things that improve liver health also tend to boost your mood. I also want to give this to my dog Fafi, who is pretty neurotic and has a lot of anxiety. I think her condition will improve when I can spend more time with her, but right now I'm dealing with some issues that really limit my time.
In my research today in Sam-e, I looked for reviews from people who said they gave it to their dog. Since I looked it up, I thought it might be worth posting here, for anyone else who might want to see this. A few people said it helped their dogs who had depression.
Overall, the reviews are really good. One person complained it is a laxative and gave it a bad review, please do your own research on that, I haven't verified this in any way, just know it worked great for me, and intend to give it to my dogs as soon as I can afford it.
Nature Made SAM-e 200 mg Complete,
Dietary Supplement for Mood Support,
60 Tablets, 30 Day Supply
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013We use this supplement for our 13-year old dog (pit/boxer mix; 50 lbs) who developed liver issues and had two abnormally high liver enzymes in her blood work. She suffered from unquenchable thirst and ravenous hunger. She did not have Cushing's Disease. We were freezing her water and at wits end watching a great dog suffer. After using this and milk thistle for three months, one of her enzymes return to normal range and the other was stable. Her symptoms completely abated. Why I recommend this product over other brands (we tried many) is that we got very consistent results from only this brand. When on the others, the symptoms would return and we had to try giving her additional dosages or change back to this brand to make her symptoms go away. It appears that this brand has good quality controls. We have been using this brand exclusively for two years and have had good/great results. This supplement is suppose to "restore a healthy mood" in people, I know that it has made me incredibly happy to see my dog feel better and be symptom free.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2016I heard about Sam-e when it was recommended for my dog and I did some research online. Long story short, I started taking it myself as well. I'm a physician and wasn't sure what to expect. TWO EFFECTS
1) My chronic low grade depression has completely resolved. Its like I have a new positive outlook on life. NO other medicine has ever helped me with this issue.
2) This drug has improved my libido from a life long 1/10 to a 10/10, and I'm over 60. It is literally a miracle as far as I am concerned.
The only negative effect if you want to call it that is I now just sleep about 5 hours a night. No insomnia, just rested and ready to go after 5 hours.
The above is all true and written by someone who considers 99.999% of all supplements total BS. - Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017Great quality, consistent and easy to open foil packs. So tired of mg strengths exceeding what is needed to achieve results or packaging that arthritic hands cannot open without scissors. I know the quality of product from Nature Made. I administer one tablet to my senior dog first thing in the morning, before any food. It has helped his liver but the addition of Milk Thistle twice a day was the clincher. To help with any stomach upset, he also gets Pepcid A/C twice a day too, and once a day, he gets Trinfac-B, which boosts his energy level. The combo of supplements and medication has allowed us to beat back Father Time for over a year. Savoring every day and thankful for this quality product.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2022I order as liver supplement for my 60 lb dog. Wish they were smaller so easier to swallow. I put in small amount of cheese.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2014I have a 10 year old Boston Terrier who suffers from early symptoms of Alzheimers which has quite an impact on his mood. When I took him to our veterinarian, she recommended SAM-e 400mg tablets to boost his mood and hopefully give him a much happier outlook on life. I give him half of a tablet, once per day as recommended by the vet and so far he has wanted to run around, play, and get lots of attention (which is something he NEVER wanted to do before)! I highly recommend this if your dog is of senior age and experiencing the same symptoms as my dog was, but before you try this, you MUST talk to your veterinarian prior to giving your dog this because there could be other underlying issues your dog may have that are impacting his or her mood.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2013I ordered SAM-e per recommendation by our vet. Our older dog (she is 14 now) began to exhibit signs of mental deterioration (confusion, barking endlessly, etc.) so we decided to give these a shot before taking her to a neurologist. Not only has she improved mentally, but she seems to be more active and spry. She is a dachshund, so we worry about joint pain, and ever since we started giving her these tablets, she seems like the dog she was two years ago. While they were not a cure all, and she still sometimes gets confused (probably more now because of her limited vision than mental clarity), they really worked wonders for her. We are very happy with the results, as we are confident that we will have more time with our wonderful baby.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2016Actually, I give 200 mg SAM-e to both my dogs--one a day about an hour before dinner. A few years ago, my now 14-year old terrier mix rescue had kidney and bladder stones, and also felt he may have a liver issue. The Vet put him on Denamarin and a urinary prescription diet. Then a Vet specialist she sent me to said the one ingredient he really needs in the Denamarin is in SAM-e, and it's much less expensive. I've been giving this to him ever since, and also give it to my now 16-year old terrier mix rescue. I LOVE my adopted furry children!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2018I use this for my German Shepherd. She was depressed because my other dog died. The vet recommended I give her this and has certainly helped.
Not only does it help with depression but it has joint support. Anyone who knows about German Shepherds knows that is a excellent addition to the product!
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- It did what the vet said it was for. To lower the liver enzymes.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2017I give this to my dog who is 13 this year. She has a heart condition and is doing great. I break it in half so she get 200 every morning. I also take 800mg a day One in the morning at 6am the other around 1pm. I have been taking this supplement for years, started in 2002.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2017Been using this for one of my dogs that has early liver failure for about 8 years. Every time I run out his liver enzymes spike. One thing for certain, even though the product is not inexpensive it's still a lot cheaper than a hundred bucks for the vet brand.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2020This is prescribed by my vet To help with my dogs liver. Seems to be working well she’s been taking them for over a year now
- Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2016Great natural product, I credit the use of this paired with milk thistle for turning my little dogs liver issues around and feeling better after just a couple doses. It's a little price but my vet reccomended this brand.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2018Well packaged, keeps each does fresh. Good price. Does it work? Who knows. I use it for my dog, based on the vet suggestion for liver protection.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2019We give these to my dog for his arthritis and to help his organs deal with the medication he takes.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2018Bought as a recommended supplement for my dog.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2012These are for my dog who has Cushing's disease. I just have to make sure she gets them after she has eaten. It is enteric, but if she bites it, she usually presents it later when she returns the contents of her little tummy.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2014Give it to my dog for his torn ACL. He can not take Rimadyl. Worked really good ...then he tore the other one, so I am still ordering it. Amazon gave me a really good price.
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2015Actually use these as part of my dogs diet for medical purposes as recommended by the Vet. Put one pill in a small piece of cheese and he gobbles it right down without resistence. Going to order more in about a week.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2010The supplement seemed to have worked. It's for my dog so he can't really tell me, but I'm satisfied so far.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2013I am using it for my elderly dog for her liver failure and I can see a big difference in her already. It is exactly the same ingredients as medication from the vet, but costs considerably less.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2016Bought this for my dog to calm him down because of health issues. Works great! Doesnt make him lethargic just chills him out a bit. Ask your vet about dosage
- Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2020Product is for my dog as recommended by our veterinarian
- Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2013My dog was diagnosed with a leaver tumor almost 2 years ago. He has been taking this supplement since then and he has not showed any symptom of leaver failure up to now.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2013I use this supplement for my dog. It promotes liver health and in the few months she's been on it, her liver values have come back down to almost normal. Great product and decent price.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2015I give it to my dog as recommended by my Vet. He is 13 and has been on for 2 years and is spray as a puppy.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2018My dog uses this for her arthritis and it seems to help. Pills come in bubble packs.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2012All I know is I have to give these to my dog and from August 1st to Sept 16 they went from 29.00 to 41.00.Guess I will find something to give him...beings I am not even sure they are helping him.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2015Great product, using for my dog. She has a liver condition and severe arthritis.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2014200MG and 400 MG was encouraged by our Vet. for our 12 yer old Grey Hound his name is Jelly Bean.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2014I'd have to any analysis to see if the pills were as labeled, but otherwise everything is good about this order. This is for my dog.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2014My vet recommended these for my dog that is old and is taking strong meds.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2022I purchased these after my dog died I was in such a depression I did not think I was going to survive another day we had to put her to sleep she had a bladder tumor and kidney disease and came on suddenly and then I found out my husband’s shoulder replacement was all infected in his shoulder and needed a surgery right after we put her to sleep I just was so bad I needed help so I read about this and it took awhile but it helped in so many ways I cannot tell you how this has helped me. I take 400mg.and 200mg. I am so happy I have found relief
- Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2020This product is helping my dogs kidney numbers come down to a normal range!