Jase Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I was put onto Slippery Elm by my breeder for bouts of diarrhoea. My dog has been munching so many different things on our walks that no matter how many I retrieve from his mouth some things just get through. Anyway so he must have eaten something that didn't agree with him and has had a few bouts of the squirts. So off to the health food shop for some Slippery Elm powder. It is much better value buying the powder rather than capsules. Cost me around $12 for 125g of top quality organic powder - this would last years. So, one heaped teaspoon in 250ml cold water, mixed well and then bring to the boil on stove and simmer for 3 minutes. Take off heat and add a teaspoon of honey (optional) allow to cool. I serve around a 2 teaspoons of the jelly like tea half an hour before food for my 17kg puppy. You want around 4 doses a day while symptoms persist.It gives a good barrier like coating to the stomach and intestines and fixed up Ronin's runs in one dose - although I will continue for the day as the coating helps with the recovery.Anyway, It is a great natural solution that really work amazingly well and far superior to mashed/canned pumpkin, I believe that you can go up in dose from what I gave my dog. You can also make a poultice or salve from it as well that is useful in drawing splinters and grass seeds. There are a number of other positive attributes to this wonderful herb, like kennel cough, acid reflux. This is definitely one to keep in your first-aid box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 for sharing this with us Jase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 for sharing this with us Jase You are very welcome Liv, I just hope more people try some of these remedies as they are so much better for the animals we love... and they work better than most alternatives. I will do one on Calendula and Itchy skin soon as these are the top 2 herbs for dogs... and they work brilliantly for us too. You can do a surf on the net for Slippery Elm for Dogs and Calendula for dogs and it will bring up a heap of resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks Jase dunno if we can get it over here. But for all our Antipodean members . . . a good find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 oh my word i wish we could get it here, Skye is a really sufferer unfortunately yay, just found out you can get it here from the health food shops... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 It is a very common herb, so I would be surprised if you can't get it at health food shops pretty well anywhere. The tree is not indigenous to Australia. If you can't find it I can send some if you want to pool for shipping costs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 for all the UK chaps that are interested in this a potential solution for runny bottoms; http://www.earthfare.co.uk/earthfare-slippery-elm-powder-100g-200g-500g/p5212?gclid=CKi0g9TVnr0CFSUUwwodc5wAFg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 for all the UK chaps that are interested in this a potential solution for runny bottoms; http://www.earthfare.co.uk/earthfare-slippery-elm-powder-100g-200g-500g/p5212?gclid=CKi0g9TVnr0CFSUUwwodc5wAFg That's the stuff! In Ronin's case I didn't need to do the starve for 24 hours or boiled chicken and rice - I just dosed it half an hour before his normal meal and very thing was firmed up when he next went. Strangely enough it is also used for constipation at a slightly lower dose which doesn't really make sense to my logic, but I am sure there is an explanation somewhere. So don't be concerned that you are giving something that is like a serious cork up the bott bott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkoMKD Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I think that there is no such a thing here in Macedonia O.o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Ooh, I have that in fridge but it's the capsules. Didn't sort out my persistent nausea but nice to know it might be good for something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Ooh, I have that in fridge but it's the capsules. Didn't sort out my persistent nausea but nice to know it might be good for something. The capsules you have will be okay if it is just powered slippery elm, you need to break open the capsules to make up the heaped teaspoon for the tea. It is much cheaper to buy the powder, but as you have it already and don't use it for yourself then this is perfect. Oh, it might be worth trying the tea method for your nausea. I know it is used irritable bowel, gastric reflux etc, but I am not sure of its anti-nausia properties - but then again, I am not a naturopath or an expert in this by any stretch of the imagination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks Jase. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 An interesting update... I posted a similar topic on an Aussie all breeds forum about Slippery Elm and a very well known vet who specialises in canine nutrition posted back. Quote... "I agree totally with all the comments on slippery elm (bark powder). It's a must have in the medical box. The only word of warning is to avoid long term use - because of the highly effective mucilaginous coating it creates on the lining of the gut, it can interfere with uptake of nutrients, so long term use can cause a nutritional deficiency. I advise 3-5 days of therapy, and also you MUST determine the original underlying cause, and correct that." He also mentions that you can mix a probiotic into the cooled tea for added benefit. The Slippery Elm acts as a pre-biotic which the probiotics feed on creating excellent gut flora. So if you think your dog has ingested something that he shouldn't then this will help protect the stomach and intestines from blockages and obviously use for diarrhoea of unknown origin. If symptoms don't clear up quickly then go to a vet at once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Good info there Jason... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 duly noted, Skye is suffering again this morning poor thing so i am eagerly awaiting my Slippery Elm order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliciajean1977 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 just found a stockist that's quite near me for the slippery elm for anyone who lives near :-) I will be getting some in now ive found somewhere that I can get the powder from CHELFORD FARM SUPPLIES LTD KNUTSFORD ROAD CHELFORD MACCLESFIELD CHESHIRE SK11 9AS Contact: Tel: 01625 861588 Fax: Email: Web: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Well done I really really really believe it should be in everyones medical cabinet Its great for the runs, vomiting and potential blockages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylilhuskyboyICE Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 holland and barrett sell it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 holland and barrett sell it I think Lorraine found out the stuff they sell has heaps of additives in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliciajean1977 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 although the website i was on said they stock it i can not find it on their website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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