Slippery Elm for Dogs and Cats - Soothing Digestive Relief and Gut Support - Stomach Comfort and Throat Support - Herbal Drops for Pets - Easy to Use - Bacon Flavored - 2 fl oz Review
By Marcus Bell · Dog nutrition editor · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-06-18
4.6(37)Amazon rating$14.951,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
These bacon-flavored slippery elm drops from Special Breed are a liquid herbal supplement aimed at soothing stomach and throat discomfort, and an early 4.6 star average across 37 reviews is promising, though the review count is still small.
Owners who want an easy-to-dose liquid herbal option for occasional stomach or throat discomfort in their dog.
Skip if
You want a supplement with a longer, more established review history, since this one has only 37 reviews so far.
Form Liquid
Flavor Bacon
Best for Active
Weight 3.2 Ounces
Priced 40% below the category median ($24.99 across 128 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 37 owner ratings
Popularity0.6/5
37 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This 2 fl oz bottle from Special Breed delivers slippery elm in liquid drop form, using a dropper for dosing rather than a chew or powder. Slippery elm is a traditional herbal ingredient used to help soothe the digestive tract and throat, and it's marketed here for both dogs and cats.", "The bacon flavor is meant to make the liquid more palatable, and because it's dosed with a dropper rather than a fixed chew size, owners have some flexibility in how much they give based on their dog's size. It's labeled for general active use rather than tied to one specific breed size or life stage.", "At $14.95 for 2 fl oz, it's reasonably priced for an herbal liquid supplement. Its 4.6 star average is strong, though with only 37 reviews on record, it doesn't yet have the review volume of the more established products in this category."]
Pros
Liquid dropper format allows flexible, size-based dosing
Bacon flavor aimed at easier acceptance
Works for both dogs and cats
Strong early 4.6 star average
Cons
Only 37 reviews so far, a much smaller sample than most competitors
No listed active ingredient breakdown beyond slippery elm itself
Liquid drops require more careful handling than a pre-measured chew
Specifications
Form
Liquid
Flavor
Bacon
Best for
Active
Weight
3.2 Ounces
Performance notes
As a liquid delivered by dropper, this format gives owners more control over dosing by body size than a fixed chew or tablet, which can help with very small or very large dogs. Slippery elm is traditionally used as a mucilage-rich herb to coat and soothe the digestive tract and throat, positioning this product as a gentler, more general soothing aid rather than a targeted probiotic.
What buyers say
With only 37 reviews but a 4.6 star average and around 1,000 bought in the past month, early feedback is strongly positive, though the smaller review count means the track record is less established than higher-volume competitors.
It comes in a 2 fl oz bottle with a dropper, so it's measured out as liquid drops rather than given as a chew or capsule.
Is slippery elm safe for cats too?
Yes, this product is labeled for use in both dogs and cats.
Why does this product have fewer reviews than similar ones?
It appears to be a newer or smaller-volume listing, so while its 4.6 star rating is strong, the sample size of 37 reviews is smaller than more established competitors in this category.
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