Shungite, dogs, cats, and other animals (another question-answer post)

I just love hearing that! So cool it banishes the pain you are experiencing. I wonder what is a source of pain…

I surfed Russian search engines for a while, and unfortunately could not find any recommendations on shungite dose for pets. Just read stories of owners telling that their cats, horses, dogs when given a choice between shungite, filtered, rain, spring or well water, choose the first. Also, I was able to find a couple studies conducted on animals. For example, when given shungite water or fullerene-containing substances, lab animals with cancer live twice as long, chickens have larger eggs, pets less often contract parasites and enjoy a greater tolerance to infections. As a reminder, shungite contains fullerenes. A fullerene is a rare form of carbon; in nature it’s found in tiny amounts. Also, one site recommended introducing shnugite water to pets gradually. Since your dog is tiny and thus more vulnerable than larger dog breeds, sudden intense cleansing mechanisms can make her sick. Hence, introducing shungite water gradually makes sense in your case.

To make shungite water for my Standard Poodle I use the same amount of stones as for myself but put twice or three times as much water. He is about 55 pounds. I don’t put shungite directly in his bowl but in a separate glass jar. The stones are there all the time. I just clean the jar and the stones about once a week. I recently met a poodle breeder and she was surprised to hear that he is seven years old. She said that he has an excellent physique. Of course, that’s not only because of that. Besides, he was drinking this water for less than a year. But still. Regarding shungite amount or concentration, I don’t see why not try the same approach with your Shit Zhu/Maltese.