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Parasites
Posted by Tina (Singers Glen VA) on 02/16/2025
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Hello and thank you for all that you do! I have a 20yr old female cat. She was diagnosed with kidney disease about 2 yrs ago. She started on the vet's recommendation of a powder (name has escaped me). In some research I found that K&B drops (kidney and bladder support) from Young Living essential oils would help her. I started giving her a few drops in her morning and evening feedings. The hair on her head that was thinning, started growing back. She's never had a problem with eating or drinking water.
Last summer she was subjected to a break in her hind leg. She healed amazingly well within 10 weeks, with casts that my vet changed often. She was acting "off" a couple of months ago, and looked as if she had lost some weight, so I took her to the vet. She still has high counts for kidney issues, but now has a small tumor in her bladder. My vet put her on a daily lowdose of prednisone She is hydrated well, pees and eats without any issues. She still has a trace of blood in her urine (which is ok, according to my vet, as long as there are no clots). I started her on Diatomaceous Earth the end of Dec 2024, starting with 1/8tsp and is now up to 1/2tsp. I've noticed the last couple of days, she's meowing a lot more, not sure if it's because I've been giving her more attention and wet food and if I'm not on time for either comfort, she'll meow for longer times. All that being said, I'm wondering if her stomach hurts with parasite die off? Should I be giving her chlorella or otherwise? She's a hardy trooper at her age. I'd be grateful if you have advise to share. Thank you!
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Posted by Neil (Morgantown WV) on 12/22/2024
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Since food grade diatomaceous earth is 84 to 95 percent opal silica it is the silica that is a mechanical wormer and it kills all parasites as they cannot avoid the silica in any way since it goes to every single cell in your body. For bad parasitic infections you will need at least double the usual dose to get the desired outcome. There are standard doses and then there are therapeutic doses and the higher dose is what works best. It takes time to kill something as big as a tapeworm but if you stick to daily DE it will kill them in time. Consistency is key.
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Posted by Jennifer (San Angelo, Tx) on 01/27/2017
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Diatomaceous earth,
I ordered a ten pound bag on Amazon for $22 (10 lbs is excessive haha oops didn't read the fine print when I ordered) I have been ingesting it, 1tbs in a glass of water in the morning & noticed the effects that evening.
Originally bought it to treat my dog of suspected hook worm & I kid you not in ten minutes he was more like himself than he had been in weeks. After a week he's gained all his weight & zest for life! I'm going to make toothpaste next BC I read it's remineralizing & the contents of commercial toothpaste is horrifying so I'm sold even without my personal experience in a week's time!
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Posted by Gardengirl (Gallatin , Tn. U.s.a.) on 04/19/2013
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I just want to share my good news about getting rid of parasites in my mixed hound dog (Lucy), she was coughing, losing weight and starving all the time. I had already tried worm pills ( didn't do the job). I really was getting worried that I might lose her. Started putting 1 T. Of DE in her food, which was a lot for her body weight (25lbs. ), wanted to make sure it worked good. Well, that was 3 weeks ago , now no coughing, has gained weight, lots of energy. I also have 2 other dogs, so it a great cure for fleas( dust them ) works GREAT!!!!!
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Posted by Mirra (Cullowhee, Nc) on 05/16/2011
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Don't worry about your kitties inhaling the earth if you properly mix it in with wet food. It's fine.
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Posted by Teresa (Gulfport, Ms/usa) on 04/16/2011
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DE is available in food grade. I've given to my chihuahua for parasites with no problems! Found in most garden centers.
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Posted by Joey (Kingston, Ontario Canada) on 01/08/2011
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About the Dia. Earth 'dirt': I bought a bag (35 lbs! ) at our local farm centre - ensure you buy food grade. I take a teasp daily for colon health..... It is also good for your pet health - worms - have seen the results. I use it in the garden for grubs, use in the basement to control spiders. Since we can no longer use pesticides this is the best all round product for home/garden that is safe.
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Posted by Mhunt13104 (Carrollton, Tx ) on 08/26/2010
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I use food grade diatomaceous earth to deworm all of my farm animals. It does a great job and yes you can see dead worms in the stool. The worms do not evacuate to other parts of the body, that information is false. The worms are killed on contact with the diatomaceous earth.
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Posted by Lithrassa (Los Angeles, California) on 05/09/2010
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my dog is susceptible to tapeworms, even with flea medicine. he's 6 and gets tapeworms once, sometimes twice, a year. i was tired of spending $75.00 each time i went to the vet for the pill. plus, i wanted to give him a natural treatment. i tried the pumpkin seeds and they worked okay. i read about diatomaceous earth and thought i'd try it. i'm so glad i did! it worked wonders. my dog is 90 lbs. so i gave him 2 heaping tablespoons in his food and later that day his stool had pieces of dead tapeworms and 1 live one. the next day i gave him 1 tablespoon and later that day his stool had only dead pieces. the third day (today) his stool was clean. so it only took two days. i gave him another tablespoon today just to be safe and i think i'll continue for another day or two just to clean out his system, but thank you for this wonderful suggestion. oh, and it costs just cents per tablespoon! nice bonus.
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Posted by Patti (Coconut Creek, Fl) on 04/10/2010 3 posts
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I wanted to add I give my horses and dog DE for parasite control. I've taken it myself from time to time, too. It's very important to know that there is a Food Grade DE ....and there is diatomaceous earth product that is sold for use in pool filters. That product is toxic. Be sure to buy Food Grade diatomaceous earth.
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Posted by Jody (OH) on 12/23/2006
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Dimataceous earth, not sure about the spelling on that... If you add a tbsp of dimataceous earth to an adult dog's, and a tsp to a puppy's food on a daily basis you will eliminate most parasites. You also can rub it into their fur for flea control as well. I have a kennel and have used this method for a long time and it works well.
