Correct Dosage for GSE, Silver?

Hi what would be the appropriate dosage for my cat and kitten? I want to help with the big one's cough and the little ones sneezes and teary eyes.

My health food store doesn't have the liquid GSE, just powder in capsules. And they have the silver.

I would take them to the vet first and have the vet put them on antibiotics. Always do this because it could be more than just a cold-

Originally Posted by hissy

I would take them to the vet first and have the vet put them on antibiotics. Always do this because it could be more than just a cold-

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Hi Hissy,

Thank you for replying so promptly. Yes, you are right about the vet. However, I'm not going to get my next pay check until the end of next week, and the vets here are $55-$78 per cat per visit before medication, so I am trying to do what I can until the money comes in.

I called a holistic cat specialist ($78 per cat) before Thanksgiving and she said as long as the cats are eating and pooping and not vomiting, it's OK. But if the big one continues dry coughing to bring him in, which is what I'll do.

In the meantime, I'm adding cranberry and blueberry to their food, and I'm buying the GSE powder and silver today. I just need the correct dosages that could help the boys.

What is GSE?

Grapefruit seed extract. I just found some info online about it at holisticat.com:

GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT
Written by: Jean


Grapefruit seed extract, or GSE (not to be confused with grape seed extract) can be used as a natural antibiotic. It is an excellent remedy for skin diseases, external injuries, fungal infections, and internally, the diseases caused by parasites, bacteria, and viral or fungal infections (staph & strep bacteria, E-coli, salmonella, candida, herpes simplex & others).

However, use great care - it is very concentrated and the acid can burn tender skin. Always dilute it. Never use GSE full strength on or near your kitty, or on anything your kitty can lick.

For Internal Use (Never use full strength):

* The rule of thumb for gastrointestinal disorders, including bacterial, fungal, parasitic, or viral, is to use one drop of liquid concentrate or 10 milligrams of powder extract per 10 pounds (5 kg) of live weight.
* In acute cases, the dosage can be increased dramatically without ill-effect, but the wisest course is to increase frequency of dosage, rather than increase the size of dose by more than 2 or 3 times.
* As always, talk to your vet when any infection is present.

For External Use (Never Use full strength):

* Mix 30 to 40 drops of liquid extract in a quart of water, and spray on the infected area. If advisable, mix into a shampoo solution and leave on the skin or fur for a few minutes, then rinse well. This same dilution can be used as a general antiseptic for cages or litter boxes.

(By kind permission of Samuel E. Allen & Associates)