North Hound Life – Slippery Elm Bark

Description

250 mL | 9 oz in a recyclable glass jar

100% Organic Slippery Elm Bark Powder (ulmus rubra)

Think of slippery elm as a bowel lozenge, a lozenge coats the sore throat, lubricating it so it’s easier to swallow food and liquids. Slippery Elm does this for your dog’s bowels. Inflammation is reduced, and the not-so-pleasant symptoms of GI upset are eased.

• Slippery elm contains astringent tannins that sooth and reduce inflammation, reduce swelling and heal tissue. Helps to heal internal and mucosal tissues.
• Slippery Elm Bark has a long history of use in Chinese, Ayurvedic, Western, and North American First Nations medical traditions.
• Native American herbalists have used Slippery Elm Bark for centuries as a healing ointment to relieve stomach upset due to it’s astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Slippery Elm Bark is an herb derived from the inner part of the elm bark and is usually used as a finely ground powder.
• Derives from the Slippery Elm tree, a deciduous tree that grows on the eastern coast of the United States.
• Sustainably grown and harvested
• When introducing any new item to your dogs diet do so gradually.
• Make into a paste with water or yogurt and then add to food (kibble or freeze dried)
• Or, mix directly into food (raw or home cooked diets)
• Suggested use – 1/4 tsp per 10 lbs – once to twice a day
• Store in a cool dry place away from humidity, heat, and direct light.
• Not to be used in pregnant dogs.
• If your dog’s condition worsens or does not improve, stop and call your veterinarian.
• Do not use within 48 hours of surgery/anesthesia.
• The absorption of drugs taken simultaneously may be delayed.
• Do not use in animals receiving other drugs, unless directed by a veterinarian