Équilibre GI | Écorce d'orme rouge

My dog is having GI issues — vomiting or loose stools. What can help?

For acute digestive upset, Slippery Elm Bark is often the first go-to — it coats and soothes the GI tract. Marshmallow Root works similarly for acid reflux or upper GI irritation. If your dog is experiencing recurring GI issues or vomiting blood, please see your vet first before adding supplements. If a product is causing vomiting even at a tiny dose, stop it and contact us — we'll help troubleshoot.

Can my dog take these if they're on medication?

For most supplements, there's no issue. The exception to be aware of: Slippery Elm Bark can slow absorption of oral medications, so give it at least two hours before or after any medication. If your dog is on a specific drug regimen, flag it with your vet before introducing a new supplement.

The label says "do not use long term" — is it safe to give every day?

This wording is required by Health Canada for all Veterinary Health Products as a standard regulatory label — it's not a specific warning about our formulations. It means: don't exceed the recommended dose without veterinary guidance, and if your dog has a known condition, check with your vet. Many of our customers give products like Green Lipped Mussel, Omega 3+, and Slippery Elm daily for years. If you have concerns about a specific product and your dog's health situation, we always recommend speaking to your vet.

How long before I see results?

It depends on the product and the dog. Joint supplements like Green Lipped Mussel typically take 4–6 weeks of consistent daily use before you notice a meaningful difference. Digestive support products like Slippery Elm and Marshmallow Root can work faster — often within a few days. Immune and mushroom products build over time. The key is consistency.

Comment utiliser les compléments alimentaires ?

Veuillez respecter les dosages recommandés et consulter votre vétérinaire. Vous pouvez également mélanger le complément alimentaire à certains aliments comme du yaourt nature, du kéfir, du bouillon d'os, du lait de chèvre, de l'huile de coco tiède ou même de l'eau. En cas de doute, n'hésitez pas à demander conseil à votre vétérinaire ou à nous écrire à hello@NorthHoundLife.com.

Comment fonctionne l'écorce d'orme rouge ?

Imaginez l'orme rouge comme une pastille pour les intestins : une pastille tapisse la gorge irritée, la lubrifiant pour faciliter la déglutition. L'orme rouge agit de la même manière sur les intestins de votre chien. L'inflammation est réduite et les symptômes désagréables des troubles digestifs sont soulagés.

Puis-je congeler les superaliments North Hound Life dans des moules ?

Il y a un produit que nous déconseillons fortement : la poudre d'écorce d'orme rouge bio GI Balance. Une fois congelée, il sera impossible d'en faire une pâte. Préparer des portions de super-aliments à l'avance est une bonne idée pour gagner du temps et les avoir toujours à portée de main. Cependant, comme tous les aliments, les super-aliments perdent légèrement de leur efficacité à la congélation, mais la différence reste imperceptible. Au lieu de les congeler, nous vous suggérons de mélanger le super-aliment choisi avec de l'huile de coco bio et de laisser le mélange prendre au réfrigérateur. Il conservera sa forme sans avoir besoin d'être congelé.

Quelle est la différence entre GI Balance et Marshmallow ?

GI Balance est plus adapté aux troubles digestifs tels que la diarrhée et la constipation. Marshmallow, quant à lui, est plus indiqué pour soulager les symptômes inflammatoires comme le reflux gastro-œsophagien (RGO) et le syndrome de l'intestin irritable (SII).

Why don't all your products have scoops? 

We are making a conscious effort with our packaging to reduce waste and scoops are a small way that we can do this. Some of our products are mandated by Health Canada to include a scoop and you will find one inside your jar, these are bamboo spoons which are ultimately compostable. We know that many or all of you, pet parents, will have a measuring spoon inside your home that can be used and reused in our collective effort to be just a little better to our planet.

What does veterinary health product mean?

GI Balance is Health Canada registered, number: NN.Y8I8.

Can this supplement be broken up between meals?

Yes, if you would prefer to break up the daily recommended dose you can do this. The daily recommended dose is the total for daily feeding, but this does not dictate that it has to be fed in one sitting.

Can I give Slippery Elm, Marshmallow Root, and Probiotic+ together?

Generally yes, with one important note: Slippery Elm can slow the absorption of medications and some supplements if given at the same time. If your dog is on medication, give Slippery Elm at least two hours apart from it. The three products together for GI support are fine as a combination.

Can I give more than one supplement at the same time?

Yes. Most of our supplements are designed to work well together. Common combinations we see customers use: Omega 3+ with Green Lipped Mussel for joint support; Slippery Elm with Probiotic+ for digestive health; Turkey Tail with Bovine Colostrum for immune support.

My dog takes multiple supplements, do I need to feed them all in one meal?

No. If your dog eats multiple meals a day and you would prefer to distribute the supplements throughout the day, you can do this.