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| Safe to use as a daily dietary
supplement alternative medicine for most dogs and cats. |
In this article...
1. Slippery Elm
2. Benefits and Uses
2. Benefits and Uses
3. Cautions
4. Side Effects
5. Drug Interactions
6. General Guidelines for Daily Herbal Intake
1.0 Slippery Elm Bark
The powdered bark has a very agreeable scent that is not off-putting to most dogs and cats.
Slippery elm contains astringent
tannins that sooth and reduce inflammation, reduce swelling and heal tissue. Helps
to heal internal and mucosal tissues.
When added to water the powdered bark
creates a soothing mucilage (a thick water-based solution) which can be used to
moisten and sooth. The powder can be mixed into your dog`s or cat`s food with
some added moisture – I use homemade stock or puree - chicken or meat
based, and/or fruit or vegetable based.
Slippery Elm Bark can be used in various forms:
- Dry powder;
- Fresh sliced or finely minced root;
- Tea - infusion;
- Tincture - use alcohol-free only;
- Supplement - capsule, pill.
2.0 Benefits and Uses…
- Reduces swelling while healing damaged tissue.
- Uses – a partial list…
- Cough, sore throat, hoarse voice (bark :>)
- Constipation;
- Helps to stop diarrhea;
- Helps with chronic indigestion and resulting malnutrition;
- Soothes:
- Irritated intestines;
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome;
- Stomach inflammation;
- Ulcers;
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).
3.0 Cautions…
- Use moderation when giving slippery elm to a pregnant or lactating dog or cat.
- Best if given 30 minutes before a meal.
4.0 Side Effects…
- None
5.0 Drug Interactions…
- Slippery elm contains a soft fibre called mucilage which can decrease how much medicine the body absorbs. Ingesting slippery elm at the same time that an oral mendicant is taken can decrease the efficacy of the medication;
- To prevent this interaction administer the slippery elm at last one hour after giving ingested medications.
6.0 General Guideline
Daily Herbal Intake Based on Dog's and Cat's Weight
Weight
|
Dry
Powders
|
Teas
|
Capsules/Tablets
|
Tinctures
|
1-10 lbs
|
a
small pinch up to 1/8 tsp
|
less
than 1/4 cup, 1-3 times/day
|
1/2
capsule, 1-3 times/day
|
1-3
drops, 2-3 times/day
|
10-20 lbs
|
1
larger pinch - 1/8 to ¼ tsp
|
1/4
cup, 1-3 times/day
|
1/2-1
capsule/tablet, 1-3 times/day
|
3-5
drops, 2-3 times/day
|
20-50 lbs
|
2
pinches - 1 teaspoon
|
1/4-1/2
cup, 1-3 times/day
|
1-2
capsules/tablets, 2-3 times/day
|
5-10
drops, 2-3 times/day
|
50-100 lbs 10-
|
2
pinches - 2 teaspoons
|
1/2-1
cup, 1-3 times/day
|
1-2 capsules/tablets,
3-4 times/day
|
20
drops, 2-3 times/day
|
Over 100 lbs,
|
up to
1 tablespoon
|
up to
1 cup 3 times/day
|
adult
human dose
|
adult
human dose
|
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