How To Use Diatomaceous Earth On Dogs

The de will absorb the scent of the dog food and be almost indistinguishable from it allowing your dog to enjoy their food.

How to use diatomaceous earth on dogs. It can also be used as an organic wormer and will kill any worms or parasites the pets may have. 5 to 1 teaspoon. Yes if you re using diatomaceous earth for fleas on dogs you can apply it directly to their coats more on this in the next section. Most dogs and cats do not react negatively to the taste or texture of the powder being added to their meals. When lightly rubbed into their coats or dusted on their premises it is very effective against fleas ticks lice and other pests.

Collecting these eggs before you apply the diatomaceous earth is essential because flea eggs aren t affected by de until after they hatch. Topical application of diatomaceous earth to use it on the dog s skin run up the powder bottle down the back of the dog then rub it in. Jennifer coates a veterinary writer editor and consultant based in fort collins colorado. Keep your dogs and cats healthy with diatomaceous earth. Do not apply diatomaceous earth directly to your pet.

Puppies and dogs weighing over 100 pounds. Use it once every week for flea control. Even though its applied externally you should use diatomaceous earth food grade for fleas on dogs since your dog may lick its coat. It is not effective for flea control when used in this manner and could potentially result in lung damage if inhaled says dr. Larger cats cats over 13 pounds can safely be given 1 teaspoons of food grade de.

This helps collect any flea eggs that might be lying around. De can be mixed with your pet s food as a daily preventive to many types of intestinal parasites. For puppies smaller dogs and normal sized cats use one teaspoon per day. If despite the lack of scientific evidence supporting the use of diatomaceous earth as a dewormer you decide to use diatomaceous earth to treat internal parasites contact your veterinarian for appropriate dosages. It is advisable not to use it more than that since it has a drying effect on the skin.

3 to 4 tablespoons. Veterinarians recommend using human food grade diatomaceous earth instead of pool or poultry grade in case you or your dog accidentally ingest the product. Mix the dosage of de with a quarter cup of water. Repeat method 1 with every new bag of dog food. Diatomaceous earth for dogs has become quite a popular holistic option among pet parents because of its many health benefits.