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When worms die off, they lay eggs to propagate the next generation.
It takes about five days for the eggs to hatch, so the
treatment needs to be repeated to kill the new offspring.
Pumpkin seeds with milk and honey would be good for puppies
with parasites. Puppies should never be de-wormed if they are
sick.
External parasites include fleas, lice, ticks, ringworms and fungal
infections. One thing that repels these parasites is garlic
and, if you can stand how your dog smells, it will repel fleas, lice
and ticks. A garlic oil can be rubbed on the skin but needs to be
replaced after the dog has been given a bath. Garlic oil is very
easy to make. To a pint of oil, add one bud of crushed garlic and
let it stand in a warm sunny place for four to five weeks. Strain
the garlic out and it is ready to use. Put a little on your hands
and work it through the fur.
For ringworm, a simple treatment is an indelible pencil or drafting
pencil, which contains nitrus oxide. Ringworm will not cross
the purple (nitrus oxide) line. If ringworm cannot expand, it will
die off.
To help keep your family and pets safe from parasites you
should follow basic rules:
Get your dog an annual physical.
Conduct annual heartworm testing.
Provide fresh water with a good balanced diet.
Examine your dog’s feces for parasites often.
Clean indoor dog areas regularly to eliminate fleas and lice.
Always clean up feces in your yard. Your dog will shed eggs in
the stools and can be reinfected by sniffing in the same area.
Scalding hot water can be used in your yard to kill microscopic
parasites; for other parasites, some people prefer to use a solution
of one part Clorox to 30 parts water, which will kill the eggs
but not harm your grass or most plants.
Following these suggestions will help your pet to live a healthy,
happy, parasite free life. f
Patricia Griffiths is an Herbalist with over 35 years of experience.
She is a founding partner of Amber Technology LLC and
is responsible for the development and production of animal
herbal health care products. She is the mother of nine children
(five boys and four girls) 26 grandchildren, three great grand
children and is active in church and community. She loves people
and animals.
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42 May/June 2012 | Dogs Naturally Magazine