This incredible herb is a member of the Elm (Ulmus) family. Native to Canada and the US, it can be found growing in the Appalachian Mountains. The inner bark is collected from trees which are at least 10 years old, and is mainly powdered for therapeutic use.
Slippery Elm Bark Powder is used to treat irritation in the gut and bowel and it will completely repair the mucus lining of any affected area.
If a dog has an irritation due to surgery or a digestive upset it is good to give a course, even through there is little likelihood that an ulcer is involved.
A dose for a dog is the same as a human dose like1 dessertspoon full and for a cat is one teaspoonful.
A single daily dose for a period of 12 weeks will allow complete healing or any ulceration or irritation in your dogs gut.
For a dog and for a cat, it is good to mash a banana and mix the powder into this along with a good quality or organic yoghurt like Jalna, and give this mixed with a very little feed or blood or something, separate from, and a half an hour before a meal once a day.
