Animal Essentials Breathe EZ supports everyday respiratory comfort for dogs and cats during seasonal or environmental changes. This liquid herbal tonic combines certified organic licorice root, elecampane root, oregano leaf, ginkgo leaf, and mullein leaf in a vegetable glycerin and distilled water base. The liquid format makes it easy to include herbal support in your pet’s routine, whether given directly or mixed with food or water. Available in a 1 oz bottle.
What It Supports
- Seasonal respiratory comfort: Botanical support during changes in pollen, weather, or air quality.
- Airway and throat comfort: Licorice, elecampane, and mullein bring traditional respiratory-support uses to the blend.
- Convenient administration: An alcohol-free, glycerin-based liquid that can be administered directly or mixed with food or water.
About the Key Herbs
The five certified organic herbs provide a combined 250 mg per 1 mL in a proprietary blend.
Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Licorice root: Licorice has a long history of use for throat and respiratory comfort. In TCVM, Gan Cao traditionally tonifies Qi, moistens the Lung, and harmonizes herbal formulas. From a Western perspective, glycyrrhizin and flavonoids have been investigated for soothing effects and their influence on inflammatory pathways.
Elecampane (Inula helenium) root: Elecampane is traditionally used as an aromatic respiratory herb. Its root contains inulin and sesquiterpene lactones, constituents studied in botanical research. It complements the blend’s traditional emphasis on respiratory comfort.
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) leaf: Oregano contributes aromatic compounds and other phenolic constituents studied for antioxidant and antimicrobial activity in laboratory research. Breathe EZ uses oregano leaf extract rather than concentrated oregano essential oil, complementing the formula’s whole-herb approach.
Yin Xing Ye (Ginkgo biloba), Ginkgo leaf: Ginkgo leaf contains flavonoids and terpene lactones researched for vascular effects. Yin Xing Ye appears in contemporary Chinese herbal practice and adds a complementary botanical profile to this five-herb blend.
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) leaf: Mullein is traditionally used for throat and respiratory comfort. Its mucilage and other plant constituents contribute to its longstanding use as a soothing herb, complementing licorice and elecampane.
Ingredients
Active ingredients per 1 mL: Proprietary blend of certified organic licorice root, elecampane root, oregano leaf, ginkgo leaf, and mullein leaf, 250 mg total.
Inactive ingredients: Distilled water, vegetable glycerin USP. Alcohol-free.
Suggested Use
Shake well before using. Administer directly into the mouth or combine with your pet’s regular routine.
- Dogs 30 lbs and under: 0.5 to 2.0 mL per serving, up to twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.
- Dogs over 30 lbs: 2.0 to 3.0 mL per serving, up to twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.
- Cats: Up to 0.5 mL per serving, up to twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.
Manufacturer Guidance
Consult a veterinarian about duration of use, particularly for animals with cardiac or kidney problems or those taking steroids. Excessive or long-term use may cause water retention, hypertension, and other cortisone-like effects.
Difficulty breathing, blue or pale gums, or collapse requires immediate veterinary care.
About Animal Essentials
Animal Essentials extracts and bottles Breathe EZ in-house in small batches, using whole herbs in an alcohol-free base of distilled water and vegetable glycerin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Breathe EZ support?
Breathe EZ supports normal respiratory function and everyday breathing comfort during seasonal or environmental changes. Its five-herb blend brings together traditional airway and throat-support herbs in a convenient liquid for dogs and cats.
How much Breathe EZ should I give my dog or cat?
Shake well before use. Dogs 30 lbs and under receive 0.5 to 2.0 mL per serving, up to twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Dogs over 30 lbs receive 2.0 to 3.0 mL per serving, up to twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Cats receive up to 0.5 mL per serving, up to twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Administer directly into the mouth or combine with your pet’s regular routine.
What roles do the herbs play in this blend?
Licorice, elecampane, and mullein have traditional uses for throat and respiratory comfort. In TCVM, Gan Cao traditionally moistens the Lung and harmonizes formulas. Oregano leaf contributes aromatic and phenolic constituents, while ginkgo leaf supplies flavonoids and terpene lactones studied in botanical research.
Does Breathe EZ contain alcohol or oregano essential oil?
No. Breathe EZ uses an alcohol-free base of distilled water and vegetable glycerin USP. Its oregano ingredient is a leaf extract, not concentrated oregano essential oil. This listing is for a 1 oz bottle.