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Parasite management – what you need to know re your dog
The starting point for preventing and treating worms is always a healthy immune system. A balanced intestinal environment prevents disease, including parasite infestations. Recent research has linked gut bacteria to many health conditions and the type and balance of bacteria in the gut can actually influence the lifespan of intestinal worms. Avoiding antibiotics and processed commercial foods – and adding dietary probiotics like Lactobacillus sporogenes – will help maintain the delicate ecosystem in your dog’s gut, making it less habitable for worms.
Herbal Options Signs of worm infestation in your dog can include squiggly worms or “rice bodies” in his stool, a thrifty looking appearance, scooting and licking his rear, vomiting, and diarrhea. Luckily, you worms dogs don’t have to fear worms because there are foods and herbs that can help keep intestinal populations in check and encourage their expulsion. Keeping your yard clean and free of rodents and fleas will also help. There are many less invasive and more natural alternatives to conventional veterinary products that you might want to try. Below is a list of natural dewormers, from the safest to the harshest. It’s important to remember that some herbal substances can still be harsh on the body, so consult with a good holistic vet or herbalist if using the herbs that come with warnings. |
HERBS EXPLAINED
Anthelmintic Herbs
Anthelmintic herbs possess properties that destroy helminths and protozoa parasitic worms or prevent their growth or replication and can be used therapeutically in the treatment of helminthiasis. Colon helminths parasites, including the tapeworm, pinworm and whipworm, are parasitic worms that spend part of their life cycle in the large intestine. Protozoa are one-celled micro-organisms that can multiply inside your body and may lead to serious infections.
Infection of these parasites can cause significant damage and discomfort. These parasites can cause nutrient deficiencies and other health problems, such as fatigue, anemia, nausea and diarrhea. Conventional treatment includes drugs like mebendazole and albendazole, but they can have unpleasant side effects. Herbs that kill colon parasites may be useful for infestations. Consult a health care provider before starting herbal treatment for colon parasites.
Herbs with anthelmintic agents either expel or destroy parasitic worms (helminthes) in the body. Similar terms use to describe such anthelmintic properties include vermifuge, vermicide and taeniacide.
Herbs with these fighting abilities include
Anthelmintic herbs possess properties that destroy helminths and protozoa parasitic worms or prevent their growth or replication and can be used therapeutically in the treatment of helminthiasis. Colon helminths parasites, including the tapeworm, pinworm and whipworm, are parasitic worms that spend part of their life cycle in the large intestine. Protozoa are one-celled micro-organisms that can multiply inside your body and may lead to serious infections.
Infection of these parasites can cause significant damage and discomfort. These parasites can cause nutrient deficiencies and other health problems, such as fatigue, anemia, nausea and diarrhea. Conventional treatment includes drugs like mebendazole and albendazole, but they can have unpleasant side effects. Herbs that kill colon parasites may be useful for infestations. Consult a health care provider before starting herbal treatment for colon parasites.
Herbs with anthelmintic agents either expel or destroy parasitic worms (helminthes) in the body. Similar terms use to describe such anthelmintic properties include vermifuge, vermicide and taeniacide.
Herbs with these fighting abilities include
A mix of remedies to choose for your blend
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Herbal Wormer example
Cloves, wormwood and pumpkin seeds kill the parasites and the eggs. The dandelion acts as a mild laxative, helping to expel the dead worms. The probiotic helps to stabilize the digestive system while this is happening. The garlic gives an immune boost, helping to prevent re-infection. This also makes your pet's manure safe for use in worm farms. Dose : See below for detailed doses for different size pets. Use this as: a natural wormer for dogs and cats, most effectively alternated with chemical wormers. Caution: This is a nutritional product and is not intended as a substitute for veterinary products or advice.
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Worming solutions for maintaining a worm free dogTapeworm
Dogs suffering from tapeworms must be treated immediately. This condition is considered as among the most common of infections caused by parasites that affect dogs. It often starts with fleas that are infested with tapeworms that soon spread. Tapeworms are also present in rodents. Once your dog eats a rodent, your pet will automatically be infested with it. Prevent your dog from being infected with tapeworms. There are simple ways that it can be done and it can even be done in your home without going to a vet clinic. The 15 Common Home Remedies For Tapeworms In Dogs However, it is necessary that you ask the opinion of a vet before taking any action. These home remedies for tapeworms in dogs include: Fruits and Vegetables – Adding some of the following fresh foods to your dog’s diet can also help make his intestinal tract less attractive to worms: grated raw carrots, fennel, shredded coconut and papaya. 1. Pumpkin Seeds You only need to grind the raw pumpkin seeds and give them to your dog to eat. The ground pumpkin seeds need to be taken before meal time. The amount of the pumpkin seeds must be appropriate based on your dog’s age. The amount can start from one fourth teaspoon. Pumpkin Seeds - Raw, organic pumpkin seed can help prevent or expel worms. You can feed them as a treat or grind them and place them in his dish. Give a teaspoon per ten pounds of your dog’s weight. 2. Wormwood Mix one fraction of wormwood oil to eight parts of olive oil. Once prepared, give your dog a teaspoon of it if it is large. If your pet is just a puppy, just give them a couple drops of it. Wormwood - This classic worming herb works on all types of worms including tapeworms. Like black walnut, wormwood’s tannins can be hard on your dog and irritating to his liver and kidneys. It should never be used in dogs who suffer from seizures, kidney problems or liver disease and should not be used in pregnant or lactating dams. Wormwood should be given only for a few days at a time and preferably with the expertise of a holistic veterinarian. 3. Herb of Grace Mix a limited quantity of herb of grace in the food you are preparing for your dog. Mixing herb of grace will help in protecting your dog from getting intestinal infections caused by worms. 4. Fennel This helps with two things. It removes tapeworm parasites from your pet’s intestines and strengthens their immune system. 5. Parsley Start by grinding parsley then cook it for three minutes. After the cooking time, strain it and start pouring the mixture in ice cube trays. Adding a cube of the mixture in your pet’s meals daily will help in treating and ridding the tapeworms. 6. Garlic This home remedy have sulfur compounds that help eliminate tapeworms. You also have options in choosing this from the list of home remedies for tapeworms in dogs. That is because you can either use the extracts or just go for the powder. Just mix a little amount of it in your pet’s food daily for a couple of months and the infection will go away. Just make sure that the powder or extract is not highly concentrated or it can harm their health. It is also not advisable to choose either of these if your pet is anemic. Garlic - When fed in moderation, garlic can boost the immune system and help fight worms and giardia. A recent scientific study found garlic to be just as effective as the veterinary dewormer, Ivermectin. (Ayaz et al, Recent Pat Antiinfect Drug Discov. 2008 Jun) Give a half clove to two cloves daily, depending on the size of your dog. 7. Cloves It is an effective home remedy in treating tapeworms in dogs since it has anti-parasitic, anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties. These properties will help in eliminating tapeworms. 8. Neem By mixing a small amount of neem powder with your dog’s meal, it will eliminate tapeworms and also strengthen their immune system. It is an excellent parasite repellent. These home remedies for tapeworms in dogs will provide great results. However, it must be remembered that tapeworms reappear. So, combine these remedies with regular cleaning of the house to prevent your pet from getting tapeworms again. 9. Chamomile This herb and its cousin pineapple weed can work to prevent and expel both roundworms and whipworms. 10. Oregon Grape This herb is not only anti-parasitic, it’s also a very effective antibiotic and liver tonic. Give Oregon grape as a tincture, using 12 drops per 20 pounds. Oregon grape also works with giardia. This herb shouldn’t be used in dogs with liver disease or in pregnant dams. 11. Black Walnut This herb can expel intestinal worms and even heartworms. Although it’s safer than conventional veterinary dewormers, black walnut can be toxic to your dog if given at the wrong dose. Black walnut might be best used if the above options fail – but it’s important to note that if pumpkin seed and garlic don’t help your dog keep parasites at bay, it’s a reflection of your dog’s intestinal health. In this case, it’s best to address his immune system and to seek the expertise of a holistic vet before using black walnut. The strong tannins and alkaloid ingredients in black walnut can cause vomiting, diarrhea and gastritis. 12. Pomegranate Considered to be an anthelmintic or substance that destroys and expels intestinal worms. Of all types of intestinal worm infestations, Pomegranate is said to be most useful in cases of tapeworm, an incredibly long parasite, which attaches itself to the intestinal walls of its host by means of spined or sucking structures. Pomegranate is believed to contain an unusual alkaloid content, called pelletierine, which was discovered in 1878, and apparently effective when expelling worms and parasites from the intestinal tract. The bark, both of the root and the stems of pomegranate tree, is well known for its anthelmintic properties of destroying parasitic worms. The root-bark is, however, preferred as it contains greater quantity of the alkaloid punicine than the stem-bark. This alkaloid is highly toxic to tapeworms. 90 to 180 mi. of the cold decoction of the bark, preferably fresh bark, should be given three times at an intervals of one hour to an adult. A purgative should be given after the last dose. The dose for children is 30 to 60 ml. The decoction is also used for expelling tapeworms. 13. Papaya Contains a substance called papain, which is a digestive enzyme. By consuming it 30 minutes before meals – it will help the environment inside your gut become unfriendly to parasites. Digestive enzymes help restore your intestinal tract to a balance state, which makes it inhospitable to parasites 14. Coconut Munching on grated coconut can kill all the parasites in your stomach. Do this for a week if you suspect the presence of parasites in your stomach. Or add coconut oil to your diet, 15. Turmeric Turmeric has a multitude of medicinal effects and can be used for treating parasitic infections. Add turmeric in your food or consume them directly with water which will have a faster and more efficient result on the parasite. See more at: http://www.findhomeremedy.com/15-natural-cures-for-parasites-in-the-intestine/#sthash.HgapE5IG.dpuf Other Diatomaceous Earth (DE) - It bears stating that you must feed a food grade DE to your dog; pool grade DE is dangerous for him. DE can reduce the number of worms in your dog although it may not be too effective for tapeworm. Feed small dogs a teaspoon per day and dogs over 55 pounds up to a tablespoon per day. Make sure it’s well mixed in his food as inhaling DE can irritate your dog’s lungs. Carrots - Coarsely chopped carrots mixed in with the dog’s food acts as an effective dewormer. The chunky bits of carrots won’t be digested, so there’s no absorption or change in the nutritional and pH balance of the food. However, the carrot scrapes the mucus, which houses the parasite, off the walls of the intestines. Within a few hours, the dog will expel the carrot, in the same shape and size, along with the mucus and worms. Add grated carrots to the dog’s food and it will help to boost his immune system and help fight off infection Liver Support - If you need to resort to Oregon grape, black walnut or wormwood, it’s important to understand that they can be harsh on the liver. Giving milk thistle seed at the same time can help protect the liver from their toxic effects. Milk thistle is best given in a tincture, starting at a 1/4 teaspoon per 20 pounds of body weight. |
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The information and statements presented on this site have not been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The use of herbs and essential oil for the prevention, treatment, mitigation or cure of disease has not been approved by the FDA or USDA. We therefore make no claims to this effect.
We are not veterinarians or doctors. The information on this site is based on the traditional and historic use of herbs as well as personal experience and is provided for general reference and educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, prescribe or promote any direct or implied health claims. This information is and products are not intended to replace professional veterinary and/or medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your vet and/or doctor. We present the products on this site and the information supplied here without guarantees, and we disclaim all liability in connection with the use of these products and/or information. Any person making the decision to act upon this information is responsible for investigating and understanding the effects of their own actions.