Pet owners who already know the four-herb Essiac blend often ask whether there is a version made for animals. There is: Essiac Pets Drops, a small alcohol-free bottle with a printed dosing scale for dogs and cats. Here is what is in it, how the weight chart works, what a bottle costs per month and what to ask your veterinarian before you start.
Quick answer: If you want Essiac for dogs or cats, the format made for that job is Essiac Pets Drops from The Original Essiac company ($34.95, or $31.46 on a 30-day subscription when we checked). Each 2 fl oz (59 ml) bottle is alcohol free, uses the same four herbs as the company’s tea, and comes with a dropper marked for weight-based servings. Talk to your vet first, especially if your pet takes medication or has a health condition.
Why a separate pet format makes sense
The Original Essiac company sells the traditional blend in several formats for people: tea bags, a loose herbal powder you brew, vegetable capsules, a liquid herbal extract and organic daily drops. Most of those are awkward for an animal. You cannot ask a cat to drink a mug of tea, capsules sized for adults are hard to split, and the company’s herbal extract is a tincture made with grain alcohol, which is not something to give a pet.
Essiac Pets Drops solves those practical problems. The company describes it as a concentrated daily drop in a plastic dropper bottle with the dosage marks pre-printed, and it states the formula is alcohol free. For pet owners, that combination of a small measured serving and no alcohol is the main reason to choose this product over any of the human formats.
What is in Essiac Pets Drops?
The product page lists the same four herbs used in every Original Essiac product, labeled organic on the pet drops:
- Burdock root (Arctium lappa)
- Sheep sorrel, whole herb (Rumex acetosella)
- Slippery elm inner bark (Ulmus rubra)
- Rhubarb root
The ratio of the four herbs is proprietary, as it is for the company’s other formats. The page says the drops are made by certified herbalists using maceration and cold percolation, two traditional ways of drawing plant material into a liquid without high heat. The listing heading also describes the drops as USDA Organic.
If you want the background on where the blend comes from, including the 1922 origin story and nurse Rene Caisse, our explainer what is Essiac tea covers it in detail.
How the weight-based dosing chart works
The dropper is marked with servings by body weight. As printed on the product page when we checked, the chart reads:
| Pet weight | Amount listed | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 20 lbs | 0.25 mL | Twice daily |
| 21 to 50 lbs | 0.5 mL | Twice daily |
| Over 50 lbs | 1 mL | Daily |
The page also says the recommended duration of use is three months, after which the maintenance amount is half the regular serving. Always follow the label on the bottle you receive and any instructions from your veterinarian, since your vet may want a different plan for your pet.
Tips for giving liquid drops to a pet
- Weigh your pet first. The chart is built on weight bands, so a current weight from your vet or a home scale matters more than a guess.
- Use the printed dropper. Small amounts like 0.25 mL are easy to overshoot with a kitchen spoon.
- Keep a simple log. Note the date you start, the amount and the time of day. It also gives your vet clear information at the next visit.
How long does a bottle last, and what does it cost?
Each bottle holds 2 fl oz, or 59 ml. The company says one bottle provides up to a two-month supply. Using the printed chart, the math works out like this:
- Pets over 20 lbs: the listed amount adds up to 1 mL a day, so a 59 ml bottle lasts about 59 days, close to two months.
- Pets up to 20 lbs: the listed amount is 0.5 mL a day, so the same bottle can stretch to roughly four months at the regular serving.
On November 11, 2026, a single bottle was $34.95. The page also offered a subscribe and save option at 10 percent off, $31.46 per delivery, with delivery every 30 days. The subscription terms say you can modify or cancel at any time. Since a bottle can last two months or more, make sure the delivery schedule matches how fast you use it.
Prices change, so read these figures as a snapshot from the date above and confirm on the product page before you order.
How it compares with the human Essiac formats
People sometimes wonder whether they can use a human format already in the cupboard. Here is how the line compares.
- Tea bags ($19.95) and herbal powder ($34.95): made for brewing a cup of tea for a person. Brewed tea is not measured in the small, consistent amounts the pet chart uses.
- Vegetable capsules ($38.95): sized for adult humans.
- Herbal extract ($38.95): a liquid tincture, but it contains grain alcohol.
- Organic daily drops ($27.49): a liquid made for people, with its own label directions.
- Essiac Pets Drops ($34.95): alcohol free, in a dropper marked for pet servings by weight.
For a dog or cat, choose the product made and labeled for pets rather than adapting a human format. If you are also curious about the liquid options for yourself, see our guide to Essiac liquid extract and daily drops.
Questions to ask your vet before you start
A short conversation with your veterinarian is the most useful step you can take. Bring the bottle or a screenshot of the ingredient list and ask:
- Is an herbal product appropriate for my pet right now, given its age, weight and history?
- Could any of the four herbs interact with medicine or a special diet my pet is on?
- Is the printed amount for my pet’s weight band right, or would you adjust it?
- What should I watch for after starting, and when should I call you?
- Is it suitable if my pet is pregnant, nursing, very young or elderly?
Who Essiac Pets Drops suits, and its limits
Essiac Pets Drops is a good fit for owners who already use or trust the Original Essiac brand, want the traditional four-herb blend in a form made for animals, and like the idea of a small, alcohol-free daily serving measured by weight.
The limits are worth stating plainly. The product page does not list a per-serving herb amount, only the overall blend and the dosing chart. The chart covers dogs and cats by weight but does not give separate guidance by species. And as with any herbal product, there is no promise of a specific result for your pet. We are describing the format, ingredients, directions and price, not making any claim about what the product does.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an Essiac made for dogs?
Yes. Essiac Pets Drops is the company’s pet format. The product page says it uses weight-based dosing for dogs and cats.
Can I give my cat Essiac?
The pet drops are listed for both dogs and cats. Most cats fall in the up to 20 lbs band on the printed chart. Ask your veterinarian before starting, since cats can be sensitive to new products.
Does Essiac Pets Drops contain alcohol?
No. The company states the pet drops are alcohol free, unlike its herbal extract for people.
How long does one bottle of Essiac Pets Drops last?
The company says up to two months. At the printed amounts, a pet over 20 lbs uses about 1 mL a day, so a 59 ml bottle lasts about 59 days. Smaller pets use less.
Editor’s note: We have not used this product. Ingredients, dosing chart, bottle size, subscription terms and prices come from The Original Essiac company’s website, read on November 11, 2026. Nothing here is veterinary or medical advice. See how we choose for more on our process.
The bottom line
If you are looking for Essiac for dogs or cats, Essiac Pets Drops is the format built for it: the traditional four-herb blend, alcohol free, in a 59 ml bottle with a dropper marked by pet weight. At $34.95 a bottle that lasts about two months for most dogs, it is a simple way to follow the company’s chart. Check with your veterinarian first, follow the label, and keep a short log so you and your vet can review how it fits your pet’s routine.
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