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Animal Essentials Colon Rescue for Dogs and Cats (1oz)

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Animal Essentials Colon Rescue for Dogs and Cats (1oz)

Animal Essentials Colon Rescue is an alcohol-free herbal tonic for dogs and cats intended to support normal bowel function and digestive comfort. Certified organic slippery elm inner bark, marshmallow root, licorice root, and plantain leaf make up its 250 mg per mL proprietary blend in a vegetable glycerin base. It can be incorporated into a veterinarian-guided plan during occasional digestive changes; persistent or severe symptoms need an examination.

What It Supports

  • Normal bowel comfort: The blend is intended to support a comfortable digestive routine during occasional changes.
  • Mucosal comfort: Slippery elm and marshmallow contain mucilage and have traditional uses for soothing mucous membranes.
  • Flexible administration: An oral liquid that may be given directly or combined with a pet's usual routine.

About the Key Herbs: TCVM and Western Perspectives

The four certified organic herbs total 250 mg per 1 mL in a proprietary blend; individual amounts are not disclosed. Traditional uses and constituent research do not show that the finished tonic treats diarrhea, constipation, or inflammatory bowel disease.

  • Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) - Marshmallow: TCVM perspective: Not a standard classical TCVM herb, so no formal TCVM action is assigned. Western perspective: Its mucilage has traditionally been used to soothe mucous membranes. Ask your veterinarian about spacing it from oral medicines.
  • Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza species) - Licorice root: TCVM perspective: Traditionally used to tonify Qi, harmonize formulas, and support the Middle. Western perspective: Glycyrrhizin and flavonoids are investigated for effects on inflammatory pathways; the finished product is not proven to heal intestinal tissue. Review use with a veterinarian if your pet takes medication.
  • Slippery elm inner bark (Ulmus rubra, also called Ulmus fulva) - Slippery elm: TCVM perspective: Not a standard classical TCVM herb in this preparation. Western perspective: Its mucilage is traditionally used for gastrointestinal mucosal comfort. It may affect the timing of oral medications, so ask your veterinarian how to space doses.
  • Plantain leaf (Plantago species) - Plantain: TCVM perspective: Do not equate the listed leaf with Che Qian Zi, the Plantago seed used in classical TCVM formulas; seed actions should not be assigned to the leaf. Western perspective: Plantain leaves contain polysaccharides and phenolics studied for soothing and antioxidant properties, but pet-specific outcomes for this tincture are not established.

Ingredients

Active ingredients per 1 mL: Proprietary blend of certified organic marshmallow root, licorice root, slippery elm inner bark, and plantain leaf, 250 mg total.

Inactive ingredients: Distilled water, vegetable glycerin USP. The supplied ingredient statement lists no alcohol.

Suggested Use

Shake well before using. Best administered directly into the mouth or combined with your pet's regular routine, up to 3 times daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. The corrected serving guide lists dogs at 2 to 3 times daily.

  • Dogs under 20 lbs: 0.5 to 1.0 mL per serving, 2 to 3 times daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.
  • Dogs 20-40 lbs: 1.0 to 1.5 mL per serving, 2 to 3 times daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.
  • Dogs over 40 lbs: 2.0 mL per serving, 2 to 3 times daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.
  • Cats: 0.5 to 1.0 mL per serving, up to 3 times daily, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Cautions

Persistent or repeated diarrhea or constipation, vomiting, blood in stool, lethargy, abdominal swelling, or loss of appetite warrants veterinary assessment. Seek prompt care if your pet cannot pass stool or seems severely unwell. Consult your veterinarian before ongoing use or if your pet has a chronic digestive condition or takes oral medication; mucilage-containing herbs may affect medication timing. This supplement is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment.

About Animal Essentials

The vendor describes Colon Rescue as a four-herb certified organic blend in an alcohol-free vegetable glycerin base. This listing is for a 1 oz bottle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colon Rescue intended to support?

It is intended to support normal bowel function and digestive comfort in dogs and cats, using herbs traditionally associated with mucosal support. 

How much should I give my dog or cat?

Dogs under 20 lbs receive 0.5 to 1.0 mL, dogs 20-40 lbs receive 1.0 to 1.5 mL, and dogs over 40 lbs receive 2.0 mL per serving, 2 to 3 times daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Cats receive 0.5 to 1.0 mL per serving, up to 3 times daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Shake well before use.

How do TCVM and Western perspectives describe its herbs?

TCVM traditionally uses Gan Cao to support the Middle and harmonize formulas. The other listed botanicals should not be assigned classical TCVM actions without a matching preparation; plantain leaf is not Plantago seed. Western herbal literature discusses the mucilage in slippery elm and marshmallow, but this does not prove a treatment effect for the finished tonic.

Can I use it with my pet's oral medication?

Check with your veterinarian first. Mucilage-containing herbs such as marshmallow and slippery elm can affect how oral medication is taken, so your veterinarian can advise on timing. Seek veterinary care if digestive symptoms persist or worsen.

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