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I found Slippery Elm at the health food store. They only had it in capsule form. According the instructions below, capsules will work. However Magnesium Stearate is listed on the bottle as another ingredient. Is that safe for dogs?????

"Alternatively, use 1/2 capsule (per 10 pounds), opened and the contents mixed with water. Slippery Elm powder will absorb many times its own weight in water, so be sure to add enough to make a moderately thick gruel"

Thanks guys,
Kathy

The stuff I bought at a health food store was not in capsules. I do remember it talking about the gruel.. but any time I made it - it never got that thick. I followed the recipe that was cooked on stove and then cooled and kept in frig. Maybe google it and see if they all have that stuff in it? Sorry I can't answer that question... off to mow the lawn now. ;):D;)

WARNING!!!:eek::eek:

Magnesium Stearate is bad for dogs. Check your supplements!! It is often listed as an other ingredients. Article below.........

http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blog...ents-that.html

It was listed on the bottle of Slippery Elm that I purchased today. I didn't know what is was.
Hugs,
Kathy

If you order or get the powder, not in pill form, then it shouldn't have that in it. It seems to be for capsules.
I have never bought it or used it so I'm not sure.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

I found the slippery elm bark in powdered form online. This is what I ordered from Vitacost. I hope it's the right thing. If not, I'm throwing $36 down the drain.:( There were other cheaper ones available, but they were not organic.

Starwest Botanicals Slippery Elm Bark Powder Organic -- 1 lb

Good Morning Kathy! I bought that powdered SEB from a health food store, mine just in a plastic bag and labelled "Slipper Elm Powder USA" dunno if it is organic or not?? I tried it in the mixture but Flynn was pretty sick at the time it was when we were dealing with the whole swab debacle and he vomited so I did not give him anymore. But that of course was more likely to be due to him being unwell with the swab so think I might give it another try if we have a flare up of tummy issues.

Hope it helps little Buddy :) I need to get my a into g now and get this house tidied as a friend just called to say she is coming to pick me up for brunch and this place is a mess :eek::eek: It is pouring rain again, I hope it fines up so we can get out for a walk with Mr Flynn this arvo, in the meantime he is going to his Nan and G'dads for some spoiling while I go out :D:D Hope you and Buddy have a good day today! :)

Kathy, Many of us have used it and love it. I believe Leslie has. Glynda had success for sure and I think Lori used it. Kim

Thank you Kim. I just wanted to make sure that I ordered the right thing. I'm going to return the capsules. I did not open them. I'll wait for my online order to arrive, then make the "slippery soup" according to your directions. I was reading about slippery Elm Bark on a medical web-site. It's stated to give it two hours before or after other medications. Buddy has some meds with his breakfast and dinner. That means I would have to give him the slippery soup at other times during the day. The article stated that SEB puts a protective coating on the stomach. That could keep other medications from being absorbed properly. That is why it should not be given close to medication times. Does that seem right to you? Buddy is on smaller meals more often anyway due to his hypoglycemia. So that will work out okay. I am just hoping that he's not allergic to this stuff. ;) Otherwise, I am going to be left with a pound of it.:p Kathy

Yes that is right about the medications. I know it gets so complicated...I had 2 sick ones for a while and I didn't have a free minute and I had a cabinet filled with nothing but dog meds and supplements. It's hard to keep track. Fingers crossed that Buddy isn't allergic.

Kathy:
I hope the Slippery Elm Bark works for Buddy. Now that I know you are supposed to steep it, I will make that for Tipper. I get mine at Vitacost also. How many of those lizards bit the dust now that the mighty lizard hunter is back on duty? Blessings
Patti