Slippery Elm

[Walliered]

please tell me how much slippery elm to give an 80# grey. Also, how do I give it? I found it in pill form, but is that the best way? Thanks

[Guest IHeartDogs]

These two sites are very helpful, but in short form: it is 1 teaspoon into 1 cup boiling water and stir for a few minutes until it gets gooey, let cool then give 3-4 tablespoons 3 times a day, with or without meals(you can refrigerate the leftover gruel).

I never used the pills, but I would guess you can just break them open and measure the amount out. Hope that helps.

 

http://www.anniesherbals.com/Getting%20started.html

 

http://healingtools.tripod.com/slpelmgrl.html

Edited August 14, 2011 by IHeartDogs

[Walliered]

Thanks for the info. I just ordered 8 oz. of slippery elm.

[Guest snakes]

My vets instructions are to bring 2tsp slippery elm powder mixed in one cup cold water to a boil slowly, then let it cool/thicken. Add 1tablespoon honey to flavor (dogs only).

50lb dog give 30ml/2 Tablespoon every 8 hours.

75lb dog give 37ml or 2.5 tablespoons every 8 hours.

100lb dog give 52ml/3.5 Tbl every 8 hrs.

[3DogNite]

also: www.greyhoundgang.org has lots of good info about slippery elm