Slippery elm bark is one of nature's best gut-healing remedies — when mixed with water, it forms a soothing mucilage that literally coats the digestive tract, protecting irritated membranes and promoting healing. This chicken meal incorporates slippery elm alongside gut-friendly pumpkin and bone broth for a comprehensive gut-coating, gut-healing meal. It's particularly effective for dogs with colitis, gastritis, or chronically irritated digestive tracts.
At a Glance
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Servings | 4–6 meals (adjust for dog size) |
| Suitable For | Dogs with colitis, gastritis, irritated gut, IBD |
Ingredients
- 400g chicken breast, boiled and shredded
- 1 cup white rice, cooked
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup bone broth
- 1 teaspoon slippery elm powder
- 2 tablespoons warm water (for slippery elm)
- 1 tablespoon plain yoghurt
Instructions
- Mix slippery elm powder with warm water to form a smooth gel. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- Cook rice in bone broth until very soft.
- Boil chicken and shred finely.
- Combine bone broth rice, shredded chicken, and pumpkin puree.
- Stir in the slippery elm gel thoroughly.
- Cool, then add yoghurt.
- Mix well and serve at room temperature.
Storage
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Best made fresh for maximum slippery elm benefit. Freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Notes
Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) bark contains mucilage — a gel-forming fibre that coats and soothes irritated mucous membranes throughout the digestive tract. It reduces inflammation, protects raw or damaged gut lining, and stimulates mucus production which further protects the tract. Combined with bone broth's gelatin and pumpkin's soluble fibre, this meal provides triple-layer gut protection and healing.
Tips
- Slippery elm powder is available at health food stores and online.
- Give slippery elm 1–2 hours away from medications — it can affect absorption of drugs.
- Start with a small amount and increase gradually.
- This meal is particularly soothing during colitis flare-ups.
- Slippery elm has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for digestive issues.
- Always consult your vet before adding herbal supplements to your dog's diet.
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