Some questions about slippery elm bark

midori87

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I was thinking of trying some slippery elm bark for my cat, Amy.
How soon after giving medication is it safe to give slippery elm bark.
Also can I just mix it with water and syringe it to Amy?

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I give my cat SE every day before his AM meal. I make up a SE syrup and keep it in the fridge for a week and give him 1/2 tsp via syringe

From http://www.felinecrf.org/holistic_treatments.htm#SEB1

"Do not give slippery elm bark at the same time as any other medications or supplements - as University of Maryland Medical Center explains, it can inhibit the absorption of the medications.  It is therefore best to give it 1-2 hours before or after any other medications (especially antibiotics), and ideally on an empty stomach, although it is safe to sprinkle it on food if you wish."
 
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