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1 cup distilled or spring water
1 teaspoon slippery elm powder
Place water in a saucepan. Mix in powder, and stir well to remove all lumps. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, simmer, and stir a few minutes until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat. Allow to cool.
To soothe the throat, give 1/2 teaspoon three or four times a day to a cat. For a dog, give 1 teaspoon to 3 tablespoons (depending on size) three or four times a day. Mix it in food or give it with a teaspoon, syringe, or baster.
Refrigerate leftovers, tightly sealed, for a few days.
Give 250 milligrams vitamin C three times a day to a cat. Give a dog 250 to 1,000 milligrams (depending on size) three times a day. Continue treatment until pet is well. If the cough is persistent, see your veterinarian
Herbal Cough Treatment For Your Pet
The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue.
~Author Unknown
Have you ever been afraid to pet a dog because you were unsure of how to read its body language? In general, friendly dogs have relaxed ears in the down position, flat tails with plenty of wagging and make eye contact with you without staring. If the dog bows its chest to the ground while keeping its rear and tail high in the air, it is probably time to play. Always obtain permission from the owner before petting a dog.
