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Diatomaceous Earth for Pets and Animals
*Perma-Guard Food Grade for Internal & External Use
Use Links Above to Learn All about DE
 Pets:
Our best friends come in all shapes and sizes. Protect them with
Diatomaceous Earth. When lightly rubbed into their coats or dusted on
their premises, it is very effective against fleas, ticks, lice, and
other pests on pet dogs, cats, and birds. It can also be used as an
organic wormer and will kill any worms or parasites the pets may have.
When using as a de-wormer, mix the Diatomaceous Earth into their food as
follows:
- Large Cats - 1 teaspoon
- Kittens - 1/4 teaspoon
- Dogs 100 lbs + - 1-2 tablespoons
- Dogs 50 - 100lbs - 1 tablespoon
- Dogs Under 50 lbs - 1 teaspoon
- Mini dogs - 1/2 teaspoon
As pets get older, they
also get sore joints. With Diatomaceous Earth in their diet they will
feel better. Apply to moist kennel areas to reduce odors, dry the
area, and prevent pest breeding. Deodorizing and absorption are
natural functions of DE, so add to kitty litter to absorb odors and keep
the litter box drier.
Veterinary naturopaths Drs. Kim Bloomer & Jeannie Thomason, hosts of the
online radio show, Animal Talk Naturally, have this to say about our
Perma-Guard
Diatomaceous Earth:
"Our work is based on natural, preventive care for animals so of course
we
are always on the lookout for good, quality NATURAL products to help our
clients and our listening audience that won't break the bank. We've long
been proponents of FOOD-grade diatomaceous earth as a natural pest
control
for both external and internal use in animals. Earth Works Health has
provided both the high quality and affordability of DE in their Perma-Guard
product that we look for in our own personal use as well as for our
clients."
All livestock: Horses, Cows, Pigs, Sheep, Goats,
Rabbits, Chickens and others will benefit from the use of Diatomaceous
Earth. It is completely safe and nontoxic.
Some of
the benefits that have been observed:*
- Control of fleas and ticks
- Stimulates basic metabolism
- Converts feed better
- Reduces the desire to lick soil
- Scouring or diarrhea: when fed it
seems to act as a material that draws both virus and bacteria out of
the body and solidifies the stool
- Reduces odor and moisture in barns
and stalls
- Better coat and hoof condition
- Keeps fly larvae from developing
in manure, noticeably reducing the fly population
- Reduces annual vet
bills--Decreased Mortality
- In Cattle: Decreased Mastitis
- Dairy Cattle: Increased milk
production
- Kills parasites without chemicals
- Better egg production, stronger
eggs, and reduces overall animal stress
- Added to livestock waters, will
prevent algae from growing
Animal Use
- Suggested Feeding and Application Rates:
| Animal |
Suggested Rate |
| Beef Cattle |
1% of total weight of dry
ration 5% in grain or 1oz. per day |
| Dairy Cattle |
1% of total weight of dry
ration or 1 oz. per day |
| Calves |
4 grams in morning milk per
calf or 2 oz. per day in feed |
| Chickens |
5% in feed, use at full
strength in dusting boxes |
| Hogs |
2% of total feed ration, dust
or spray on bedding and animals |
| Horses |
5 ounces (1 cup) in daily feed
ration |
| Sheep |
1% in ground grains 1 part
Diatomaceous Earth to 2 parts T-M salt |
| Goats |
1% in grain, 1/2 oz per day,
up to 50% in T-M salt |
For large animals, DE
may also be offered "free Choice" as long as dispenser is protected from
the wind. Your livestock will also get the benefit of over 14 trace
minerals that make up Diatomaceous Earth.
* All Diatomaceous Earth products not
in original Perma-Guard packaging have been repackaged from perma-guard
50lb bag with permission by the Perma-Guard company.
NEVER feed any other type of DIATOMACEOUS EARTH to any animal,
other than the Food Grade fresh water DIATOMACEOUS EARTH by Perma-Guard
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