Garlic
I currently don't have the money to take my 9 week old puppy to the vet and I know for sure he has round worms, I believe he puked them up in my bed last night. I've heard that garlic can make him expel them? I don't have fresh garlic on hand but could I use powdered garlic and if so how much would I use and for how long? I just got this puppy and I believe he's had the worms since he was born as they are about 5 inches long. I'm afraid that if I don't do something soon he will die so please any information on this remedy as soon as possible would be greatly appreciated. I don't know what to do and don't have any money to buy wormer, please help!
(Epworth, Ia, Usa)
02/01/2011
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WARNING!
Dont give the puppy garlic, it is poisonous. You can accidentally make it very sick or kill it.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2&aid=2414
The best thing you can do for this puppy is to either borrow money from someone or give the dog to someone that can afford to take care of it. Sometimes you can work out a payment plan with your vet.
If the dog is vomitting worms the infestation is likely severe, and you are right, it will die. But killing the puppy to kill the worm is not the way to go.
(Astoria, Oregon, Usa)
02/06/2011
Forgive my bluntness - Rae, you're not the sharpest tool in the shed. I've used fresh garlic, a grain or two, in my dog's wet food for every day of her life with me and she's approaching the ripe old age of 16yrs! I've had her since she was 6mons old, you do the math.
It has cut down on fleas - I don't know about the worm though.
(Lamarque, Texas)
04/14/2011
Im referring to the comment about giving the pet away or borrowing money. I have been breeding pits for years. Back in 2000 I got hurt on the job and could'nt work no more. So at that time I had 3 females and 3 males. I could'nt afford the vet bills for worms. I started mincing up garlic and adding it to their food and have been everyday. I have healthy dogs and puppies. I think it is heartless to tell someone what you did. I have a 12 yr old pit mixed, whos my heart and I have been through her getting ran over and me taking her to put her to sleep. I could'nt do it I turned around and went back to get her. Thank GOD I did. She was 1 then and she will make 13yrs old in October.
There is a website called IMOMS.org they are wonderful they help you raise money to get your pets the proper care. Please go check it out. When Felony got ran over they helped me raise the money for her surgery and heart worm treatment right after. I was blessed enough to find a vet who done her surgery for free, so my money was donated back to help another pet in need. Im sorry I went into great details about this, just to let you know that garlic did'nt hurt mine. Plus to let you know there is help and people who care. I would never tell no one to give their pet away:)
(Blackpool, United Kingdom)
05/21/2011
(Spring HIll, FL)
05/16/2024
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Regarding garlic. A long time ago (1982), I worked for an animal hospital as a vet tech, and the veterinarian I worked for highly recommended garlic pills (500mg) for all the animals he treated. I don't know when or why the myth of garlic being dangerous or harmful came about but in the 90's I had 5 dogs I had rescued and I needed to keep them safe from fleas, etc. I gave them all garlic daily and they all lived long normal lives. In the winter I'd stop for 3 to 4 months. I had a friend who kept her German Shepherd in a doghouse while she worked during the day and she asked me for help regarding the fleas her Shepherd suffered from. I told her what the vet I worked for recommended and she started him on it and within 5 days he had no more fleas on him or in his doghouse. Seriously, I believe vets started this myth in order to make money from their clients so they'd buy more expensive products from their vets.
(South Rockwood, Michigan)
08/18/2011
As for Rae from Epworth, Ia, Usa replies: "The best thing you can do for this puppy is to either borrow money from someone or give the dog to someone that can afford to take care of it. Sometimes you can work out a payment plan with your vet"
I cannot emphasize what an ignorant and short sighted answer this is. We domesticated these animals because they benefit us well beyond being a luxury. The fact that veterinary care has gone up as much (if not more) than human health care is leading to an epidemic of abandoned or euthanized animals in this country. Not to mention, some vets are cashing in worse than doctors today ($180 to spay a cat!!! ). I've become caretaker of a feral cat colony. Even if I were to destroy or rehome each of the seven cats I look out for - the net result is that I'd have a new crop on my property within 3 months. It's a habitat whether I like it or not.
And FYI - since these ferals took up regular residence and maintenance, we have no (river) rats, mice, moles tearing up our landscaping while the groundhogs and rabbit population has diminished substantially. A much better solution to moles than burying poison pellets everywhere in my yard.
If you search around the internet and converse with your local humane society, you can often find lower cost alternatives that will keep your animals healthy and happy and not put you in the poorhouse.
Personally, I'm giving the regular DE a try in my feral colony because I like the concept of breaking the life cycle of the parasites. Many wormers eliminate the problem from he animal but leave the eggs around to be snuffed up by the critter that comes along. I'll report back on DE after 3 or 4 months of regular use.
(Kingston, Ontario, Canada)
09/09/2011
The average cost to spay a human is $7000, upwards to $20, 000 in some cases. Less than $200 bucks to spay a cat is actually pretty paltry. Especially considering a veterinarian has the same amount of schooling, and has to learn about several species instead of just one. And the technique, equipment, etc. is pretty darn similar.
If something as simple and wide-spread as garlic actually prevented fleas- there wouldn't be so many flea medications on the market. There also would be so many flea infestations. This year seemed especially heinous with the little buggers.
(Kansas City, Missouri)
08/02/2015
What is the right amount of garlic to be mixed in an 8-month old puppy's food to treat parasites and worms?
(Mpls., Mn)
08/03/2015
Hey Dennisdish!
Garlic is dosed by weight:
Here's a guide on the garlic levels safe for dogs per day, based on a dog's weight (1/2 clove per ten pounds of body weight):
Fresh Garlic (from The Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats by Dr. Pitcairn)
10 to 15 pounds: .5 clove
20 to 40 pounds: 1 clove
45 to 70 pounds: 2 cloves
75 to 90 pounds: 2.5 cloves
100 pounds +: 3 cloves
Source:http://www.petguide.com/health/dog/the-shocking-truth-about-dogs-and-garlic/
What I don't like about the above is that a clove of garlic can vary in size, so .5 of a clove of garlic is kind of a random amount, whereas if it were dosed in grams it would be so much more helpful.
Using garlic to worm an otherwise healthy adult animal or to keep it parasite free is done best using small amounts over time; using garlic to rapidly worm a severely infested puppy with a swollen belly full of roundworms or hookworms [a life threatening situation] would require a large amount over a brief or extended span of time and may cause more harm than good, as garlic in large amounts has a toxic effect. Please be careful if you are using garlic to worm a puppy who has a critical/life threatening wormload - certainly if this is the case traditional wormer from the vet does do an effective job.
(Louisiana)
06/26/2016
What an ignorant comment. Nowadays we have chemical/ prescription meds in the world. There is money to made form prescription meds.Actually Vets can get kickbacks for some meds they prescribe. Herbal and natural remedies were around long before and often work. Without side effects some Rx /OTC meds can cause. ALSO there are agencies in most states that offer spay/nueter service for a pittance. Like 25.00. Contact your local humane society and explain your issue. They can refer you. In Georgia (Cherokee County) We had a huge "Cat Snip" bus that provided this service, incl shots as well, for next to nothing. If states want to control the pet population they have resources such as this. I got my doxie spayed, a rabie shot, and her second series of core vaccines FOR 25.00 Georgia Animal project. Based on income
(Sydney, Australia)
06/26/2016
Hi Jackie, you are so right, vets getting a kick back from drug companies, but what I can you and others there are willing to try more natural to heal our animals. Here in aussie if it doesn't come from the vet it's no good. I don't know how many times I get told I am not a vet nor do I claim to be so I should be not be telling people how to treat their animals. GRRRR
(Birmingham)
04/15/2017
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I have been giving my Pomeranian garlic and garlic pills since she was a pup! She is flawless and has never ever had worms! There is no cure like a natural cure! People thinking Big Pharma is the way to go are killing their pets! My dog is on a totally natural regime and is gorgeous with luscious shiny fur and never sick! Afraid you are wrong! 0
(Englewood)
04/18/2017
My Schipperkee has worms for the 2nd time in 5 months. They were flat before now round. The humane society gave dewormers to both the boy and the girl. They are on Ivermectin and Nextgard they shouldn't be getting worm. They are on artificial grass. I can only think that the mosquito or fleas in the are re introducing the worms. They get their annual check ups faithfully. The boy also tested positive for heart worm and had the shots to clear that up. Any thoughts?
(Glade Hill, VA)
07/16/2022
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Those studies used dosages far above what you would normally give your dog. In excessively high dosages, it can cause a change in the blood, but it would have to be given in massive dosages. Garlic is safe to give daily and will not kill your puppy or dog when given at the right amounts. I have given my dogs garlic and they have never had any ill effects. Garlic is not toxic to dogs when given correctly.
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(Chicago, Il)
04/27/2011
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(Placerville, Ca)
03/21/2010
Do not feed dogs garlic expecially small ones my little Chihuahua almost died from it! Garlic and onions are poison to dogs!
EC: Much more about garlic for dogs here: https://www.earthclinic.com/pets/garlic_for_dogs.html
(Elkton, Md)
05/14/2010
Hi,
A few Days ago I was looking at this site to help my dog with his constipation. Well I got some answers. I read about acv (which I believe it's a magical thing) anyway. I gave my dog a dose last night, I waited and nothing happened. Around 2 am he woke me up, and I took him out. Tonight I did the same thing, except I sort of put a little bit extra. Took him out. It has been raining here a lot today, so....when he came in, there was a worm, then another OMG he has worms...was my thing. I read all about it and I'm unsure about continue to give him more acv with garlic or should I stop it and just give him garlic?
Anyone has any answers.....? I think he has round worms..he is very small dog.
Thanks for the help
(Gallipolis, Oh)
09/19/2010
Please DO NOT give dogs garlic. It is toxic for them and can cause anemia and death. Especially small dogs. The same for onions. There are too many safe natural worm remedies out there. Please don't take a chance. Make sure to do your homework on anything you give your pet. You wouldn't want something to happen to them because of a misguided cure. You love them or you wouldn't be trying to find ways to help them. :)
EC: According to many contributors on this site, as well as some vets that we have also heard from, garlic in small quantities is safe for dogs. Read all the feedback here: https://www.earthclinic.com/pets/garlic_for_dogs.html
(Oc, Ca, Usa)
11/12/2010
Ginger is a broad range helminthic (dewormer) and anti-parasitic. That is why sushi is always served with sliced ginger. You can get powdered ginger at the health food store and add a pinch to wet food or canned tuna. If your pet doesn't like the smell, mix the ginger into a small amount of wet food and cover it up with more wet food/tuna. Please try this instead of garlic, especially with small dogs or cats.
(Kingston, Ontario, Canada)
09/09/2011
When in doubt, scientific studies are most beneficial in determining what is true or false. This study showed that dogs' red blood cell count dropped and there were signs of damage to the red blood cells (Heinz bodies) when fed garlic; compared to a control group that was not fed garlic and showed no such signs.
Granted, it is likely a matter of how MUCH garlic is fed, and whether or not the dog has any underlying diseases that could worsen the effects. So, the real question is if you feel the benefit is worth the risk to feed your dog garlic?
(Pasco, Washington)
06/20/2012
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People who say garlic is bad for dogs you are completely wrong! I gave my dog garlic because I noticed he didnt wan to eat and I saw on animal planet that you can garlic to a dogs food to make it more tasty. So I did than a few days later I was out poop scooping and I noticed WORMS in my dogs poop. So by giving my dog garlic I was able to save him from the pain of having worms in his body.
(Hot Springs, Ar)
12/15/2016
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I have been giving my cat a very natural garlic powder in a large amount mised in her food daily twice a day. Of course she acted the first day so childish, sitting at her bowl staring at the food and looking at me as if she was a child pouting. She walk away, but must have gotten very hungry in the night and ate it. out the next day and many days were these dried up tape worms *(which I know are shaped sort of like a grain of rice, but dried up dead as a door knob. ONLY problem was the way she must have gotten these is a friend thought he was being helpful while babysitting my inside cat by taking it outside to eat grass!
She must have gotten flea infested for we have 3 dogs next door, but the garlic didn't kill the fleas. I sent someone to buy me advantage or front-line, but I'm on short term disability and have been for awhile and can't afford. So, I got the cheaper $15 bio something for 3 mos.? Now I'm goign to try and add those 3 fresh garlic cloves minced up in a can of tuna and see what happens? Maybe with the 3 of them it will rid. I know for sue the garlic kills the ugly looking tape worms, but the fleas have to go too 'cause she just keeps licking her butt (yuck) and tail when they aren't dead and I'm sure they are still there. I washed her 3x's before trying this garlic in Adams flea N tic shampoo with NO success.......... onward I march to try the fresh garlic. thanks for home remedies!! :)
(Muscle Shoals, Al)
12/26/2009
(Nsw)
09/20/2016
Please don't overdo the amount of garlic... Just because some is good doesn't mean more is better. Both people and animals have died because of that "more must be better" thinking. DOSAGE is highly important in anything. A wise man once said- Though good for you- ALL healing substances are poisonous- it just depends on the amount.
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BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
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So tonite Monday, feb 23, 09 I started a clove of garlic thinly sliced, brocolli steamed, left over that he does eat, 1/2cup skim milk, some chicken that was fried & has a little garlic. Mixed well together & he ate most all. 1hr later I asked him he wanted to go out and he did so. Had a good bowel/color, urinated/(has been more yellowish red?, and came in the house. So now I wait & watch. Hopefully he'll have improved physical attribute in the next day, and contiued good bowel etc. We love him mamma, I and daughter yrs.,17. Motley is a young 10yrs/young/70 dog yrs. He's has held his youth all this time. He is noticebly aging, but I know & can say he is still spirited and can move and let you know.
I'll get back here hopefully 7 let you know what occurs.
Ramon/SolBlue is my performing name Guitar/Singer/Songwriter.
Syracuse, N.Y.
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EC: Read much more about Garlic for Dogs here.
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http://www.holisticat.com/garlic_arch1.html
< 23 Dec 99, From Kath >
"Yes indeed, garlic and cats? One I've toyed with long enough. Here in UK Denes, a Natural Remedy and Petfood Company, sell 'Liquid Garlic' for cats (and those others) as a flea repellant (external) and general tonic (internal). I bought some in summer to help with a severe flea infestation.
Had only used it once when I came across the feline futures article and wrote to them:
they confirmed their view that it is not such a good idea and re-directed me to: http://www.felinefuture.com/fact/nutrition/garlic.html for more information.
So I wrote to Denes www.denes.com who, extolling the virtues of garlic, replied: "... use of garlic in cats. While I appreciate your concern, I can assure you that I know of no incidences of garlic causing adverse effects in cats, when used at the recommended dose. On the contrary, there is documented and anecdotal evidence of its benefit in the management of several conditions, including skin problems, digestive disorders and respiratory problems, as well as in the prevention of endo- and ecto-parasites. Our veterinary advisor has many years of experience of using garlic successfully in his practice and I have several books that I regularly use here in the office, all of which extol the virtues of garlic in both cats and dogs. In case you would like to read any of them for yourself, the details are as follows:
FAIRGRIEVE, M. The natural way for dogs and cats. Mainstream Publishing. 1998 ALLPORT, R. Heal your cat the natural way. Mitchell Beazley. 1997 (I have the dog version, but have used the cat version) HOFFMAN, M. The doctor's book of home remedies for dogs and cats. Rodale Press Inc.1996
"The founder of our company, Buster Lloyd Jones, noticed that dogs and cats seek out those herbs that they know, instinctively, will help them when they are ill, garlic among them. However, no product, whether natural or synthetic, can be 100% safe and it should not be taken in excess and only according to manufacturer's instructions. Cats are very discerning animals and do not normally eat those plants that will do them harm. Again, they seem to have an instinct about which ones to avoid, as well as which ones will do them good. Our Liquid Garlic is for external use only and I recommend our Garlic Tablets as a daily supplement to maintain good health and repel fleas. I hope this information puts your mind at rest.
(Keeseville, NY)
02/17/2009
Veterinarians don't like natural remedies of course because they don't stand to make any money from them. If we all continue to educate ourselves on natural remedies they won't make anything from us anymore. Research "vaccinosis" for more information on that. After my dogs near death experience from a reaction to his rabies shot I've gone all natural with my animals food and well being. I rely on garlic for many things and have never seen such healthy, happy dogs and cats in my life I will never go to a vet again unless there are broken bones or blood. Garlic which is on the danger list for dogs is actually one of the most benificial things I have found for my pack. Not to mention my 3 cats one of which is 14 and now in perfect health but did have crystals.
EC: We love this article by Lisa Newman, ND, PH.D. that someone sent in a couple years ago: https://www.earthclinic.com/pets/garlic_for_dogs.html#ARTICLE
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On ANY day, it could be successfully argued that ROXANNE is a difficult/high maintenance MUTT (Rottweiler/Russian Shepherd/Basset mix) but, THIS TIME, she kept telling me -- and I had no problem recognizing her message -- that she was actually "in stress".
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Initially, I attributed her discomfort to: (a) bugs (fleas and ticks -- trust me, not the problem), (b) the heat, and perhaps a rash she had developed and needed to "scratch" to the point of creating "sores" on herself; or (c) a food allergy (even though I've been feeding her "people food" -- along with her Science Diet menu -- as a TREAT ever since she was a puppy).
To these ends, I had been both showering and shampooing her (warm) and "hosing her down" (gently; cool) on a bi-daily basis (alternating between "commercial shampoo" and a baking soda/olive oil paste for relief).
In addition, I had been applying AloeVera, Olive Oil, NeoSporan and even some commercial "moisturizers" to her back and "hiney" areas (areas that seemed to be bothering her the most) on a regular basis.
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After all of this and just six (6) days ago, she FINALLY squatted and rubbed her hiney on a patch of grass. My reaction:
Oh, my God! (and OK) She's got WORMS! (poor baby, but "fixable" and controllable!)
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My Grandmother (God rest her soul) actually bred/raised cocker and springer spaniels in her NYC apartment during the 1930's and 1940's. In addition, she would "rescue" any/all strays that may come her way until the day she died (1985).
And one of the most significant (albeit basic) things she ever taught me about treating a dog with parasitic WORMS was to somehow get GARLIC into that dog's system (I know not about cats in this regard, but I can't see any reason why my Grandmother's "formula" wouldn't "work" for cats, too).
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Day 1: I didn't have any clove garlic on hand, so I sprinked powdered garlic over ground beef ("hamburger meat"), cooked it, and fed it to ROXANNE (along with the same carrots, potatoes and peas I had earlier served to my own family).
After HOURS, there was no "appreciable" result.
Day 2: I purchased a GARLIC bulb at my local supermarket, took it home, broke it up, and BOILED 3 cloves in a nominal amount of water, sliced the cloves up, and poured the liquid over a couple of cans of commercial dog food.
And while ROXANNE gobbled up the meal, after HOURS of waiting, there was still no "appreciable" result.
Day 3: I was at my wits end, but totally believed that my Grandmother had told me TRUE about what to do (naturally) if/when a dog was experiencing this particular kind of "distress".
And so I boiled 2 more GARLIC cloves and, along with an approximate 1 T. of ground GARLIC, poured a "mixture" (which included this approx. 1/2 cup of water -- garlic cloves removed -- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream, 1/4 cup Half & Half and a can of Evaporated Milk into a bowl snd simply served it to her (cooled)).
Day 3 -- LATE NITE. ROXANNE awakens me, and tells me it is URGENT that she go outside and (very) reluctantly, I abide/consent/concede and respond to her "signal".
And, in retrospect, I am REALLY glad I did.
Because not only did ROXANNE "poop" like she had never done before (meaning 3 times, in various locations along our "path") but, when I "picked it up" (as is required by law) and "inspected" it (YUK! EWWW! and all of that), there were not only 2 really "super long" (but DEAD!) WORMS evident in her "elimination", but also evidence of "smaller" parasites ("white things") that had not survived our GARLIC onslaaught.
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Day 4:
ROXANNE SLEPT for a really long time for her (perhaps 6 hours straight) after that particular "elimination experience".
But what was most STRIKING (to me, at least) is that, when she did eventually wake up from her nap, she was TOTALLY the smiling (yes, she DOES smile), dysfunctional (in so many ways, I just can't tell you!) MUTT (Rottweiler/Russian Shepherd/Bassett mix) I would do ANYTHING for (as she would do for me, I have NO doubt).
Day 4-6 (meaning, to present):
FINALLY, SHE was able to SLEEP. And therefore, so was I!
And FINALLY (and once again), it became a pleasurable experience (as far as I can take that) to "deal" with ROXANNE.
We (me and ROXANNE) have had 2 "good days" now.
And (optimist I usually am not), I am actually looking forward to many, many more days of ROXANNE being happily "cured".
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Make no mistake: I will continue to watch for any/all other symptoms of ROXANNE's discomfort.
But as of right now, I feel pretty comfortable that her "problem" has been FIXED.
And I feel pretty stongly that's that's on account of GARLIC having been significantly imposed on her diet over the course of no fewer than 3 consecutive days.
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IMO (and experience), my ROXANNE is perfectly imperfect.
It's been a difficult couple of weeks, but (especially after our most recent "trials"), I cannot thank my Grandmother (or GARLIC) enough -- specifically because, on account of ROXANNE feeling better, I, too, have been sleeping better and am feeling a whole lot better about a whole number of things now.
(Cheboygan, Michigan)
05/31/2008
(East Providence, RI)
09/04/2008
Re:
05/31/2008: Janna from Cheboygan, Michigan replies: "What was all the cream for in the garlic mixture? Just to get her to eat it? Sorry, I'm just curious. :)"
I'M GUESSING THAT MAYBE THAT, AND MAYBE THE CREAM/MILK MIXTURE WAS TO MAKE HER "GO"....YOU KNOW, HAVE AN URGENT B.M.?
(Greensboro, NC)
09/19/2008
(Brooks, Alberta, Canada)
04/08/2009
(Midland, Midland Ontario Canada)
05/09/2011
Just gave my 130 pound dog a clove of garlic! Hope your grandmother was right, Im feeling good about this and I have spent hundreds at the vets and on pesticides (for dogs) including a natural drop treatment ( didn't work)! That she was on for 2 weeks with 60 drops a day its called wrm clear its a homeopathic remedy. Do not waste your money! .. I will keep you posted on the garlic.. Thanks a bunch!
(Fredericksburg, Va)
09/07/2011
(Cloverdale, Ca)
10/28/2011
Along with an organic garlic pill (= 4 cloves), I have been making white rice and mixing in small handful of cheese. Doing this for about a week now. Will check the backyard for any more "puddles" and report.
We have three dogs, so expensive to give flea treatment, garlic works great. As for the fur and joints, was giving good quality fish oil in their food, but OMG, the stinky gas was horrific. Any suggestions?
(Valdosta, Ga)
04/08/2014
If fish oil is too stinky, Try krill oil.
Giardia
Someone also recommended feeding 1 Tbs of Coconut Oil a day, more as a preventative and for general health, as an anti-virul/bacterial/ fungal/parisitic, as it is very high in medium chain fatty acids. I also plan to start this since I take it for myself and have been pleased.
Grapefruit seed extract was also mentioned for treating Giardia, other parasites and gastro-intestinal disorders. The dosages stated were to give 1 drop per every 10lbs of body weight, 3-5 times a day until cured. It is noted that it is VERY BITTER, and should be put in food or diluted.
I look forward to hearing others experiences on this! Love the website!
(Brick, Nj/us)
04/08/2011
I also thought my dog had Giardia, but she still has chronic watery diarreha after 3 rounds of the Metro and dewormed 3x - once with Pancur. Panacur is known to be used to resolve Giardia issues in dogs, "Worm for a 7 days with Panacur (based on body weight)- mix in a little canned dog meat, then put on kibble, then worm again with Panacure in another 2 weeks (for 7 more days), and they MUST be on a probiotic at the same time- per GreatDaneLady. I also heard about MSM - the sulphur is supposed to make an unhealthy environment for the parasites to live.
(Granby, Ct, Usa)
06/09/2011
If your dog still has watery diarrhea, please get a proper diagnosis before treating with anything, natural or otherwise.
I have had rescues/fosters for 20 years. Many had Giardia. None had watery diarrhea. They had pale, slimey, foul smelling stools, which is typical for Giardia.
(Brinnon, Wa, Usa)
05/25/2012
I too frequent Earth Clinic a lot looking for remedies for people and dogs. Usually find something that either works or helps a lot.
5 days ago my 13 year old jack russell woke me up vomiting twice in the night. Then the next day he had probably 4 bouts of bowel movements, each made up of 3 different places but ending in just liquid as a result. A lot of mucus in the more firm of the stools. No weird color, bad odor or greasy look. This continued one more night and the next morning I called the vet. I took him in and also a great fecal mucus "plop" he did in a container outside the vet office. The vet did a rectal exam and used some of the residue on her glove. So off we went with a prescription for Metro- two 250 mg per day, he is 19.5 lbs. Well the rest of the day he was great, acting like a normal 5 year old jr(thanks to Adequan shots I give him) and we went to bed. He woke up about midnight vomiting some food. Then about one am up came one of his Potassium Citrate pills(he makes urate stones so needs a urine alkalinizer), then another vomit about 230am. So come 8am I called the vet and said I don't think the Metro is sitting very well with Mickey. He is despondent, kind of glazy eyes, looks depressed and doesn't want to move much. My husband said maybe he is having stomach cramps.
Anyway, back to the vets where they confirmed his test was positive for giardia. So we stopped the Metro, got a 5 day supply of Panacur, and she gave him a shot of Cerenia to end the nausea, which it did. He was back to his happy self in about an hour. So now we are on the 3 day of the Panacur, he doesn't seem to be suffering any outward symptoms from it, and is eating great. So the Metro was not a good fit with the jack, but the Panacur was. Hope this helps someone else.
(Denver, Colorado)
05/28/2012
After contracting Giardia in Eastern Europe several years ago, and suffering severe side effects for years, I finally found a remedy that has fully cured my symptoms. I am so relieved because I found only temporary relief after a cycle of Flagyl, but the symptoms very shortly returned and I began to lose hope.
I had given up looking for a cure, and I just happened to start putting lemons in everything that I was drinking (I had read somewhere that lemon juice was good for the liver). I was consuming about 9 lemons a week at the time, and I started to notice that my symptoms were going away. I finally had a bowel movement that did not float, which I thought was a miracle, and the horrendous bloated feeling I had had for years finally subsided.
I continue to consume slices of lemons squeezed in everything I drink (primarily beer! ), and I feel completely cured.
I hope that this remedy can help other people who are struggling with chronic Giardia.
(Canada)
12/01/2017
I just wanted to go back to oregano oil and cats . I can't seem to see any positive experiences anyone had giving oregano oil to their cats for parasites; yet I have heard it works great for dogs. Is it safe to give to cats? Perhaps a few drops in their wet food? I have 6 cats and take care of a seventh stray and they all seem to have contracted tape worms and tapeworm fleas. It is awful. I have a dog as well so I have to treat him too . I find it very stressful to deal with this situation and I have never seen such a flea infestation! I appreciate all advice. Thank you everyone. I love this site!!
(Mpls., Mn)
12/03/2017
Hey Animal Lover,
I have used oregano oil for my dogs - the parasites were micro-organisms and not large ones like tape worms. I think you would have more success by using lamp flea traps in each room, and perhaps using DE in their food and possibly to dust each cat if you cannot give them flea baths. I cannot stress the lamp flea traps enough - I have found them to be super effective in ridding a room of fleas. Tape worms are super hideous to think about but they are mainly an eye sore and are NOT an immediate threat to your cats health. I have no problem using the traditional drugs prescribed by the vet [Praziquantel- find online or even at pet store] to worm cats for tapes; these meds have been used for decades with no ill effect and are also used on humans. If you are determined to go the pharma free route, keep in mind that the natural wormers out there are not risk free and pose dangers of their own, especially if you are not trained in their dosing and use.
I would strongly advise finding a holistic vet if you intend to use any natural remedy on your cats to rid them of their tapes.
Grapefruit Seed Extract for Lice
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(Topeka, Ks)
05/15/2010
Vinegar will disolve the glue that hold the eggs to your dog's (and people's) hair. I just put a small amount of vinigar in a cup and use a flea comb to comb it through the hair. Sometimes I will still see an egg and can pull it off by running the strand of hair through my finger nails. It is very effective.
(Dallas, Tx)
08/26/2011
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We had great success using GSE (grapefruit seed extract) for the tapeworms in our cats. One day, my teenage son told me he just put a few drops in the cats' water, and they didn't seem to be able to taste it, and the tapeworm segments stopped coming out of their butts. However, if we stopped putting the GSE in their water, the tapeworms came back--I don't know whether they were getting reinfected by eating new fleas, or if the GSE just kept the tapeworms dormant. Unfortunately, I have a new cat, a short-haired tabby (the others were Maine Coons) that CAN taste the GSE, and she won't drink water that has even a drop. So, I am now looking for a new cure. I'm going to try the tobacco. But if your cat (I don't know if it's safe for dogs--I don't have a dog) will drink GSE, it works great to get rid of tapeworms.
Leishmaniasis Remedies
(Mpls., Mn)
10/16/2014
Hey Joan!
Leashmaniosis is a protazoal infection; protozoa are single celled organisms and in this case parasites inside your dog's organs or colonized on his skin.
Many things *might* apply.
The simplest would be to treat this infection as a yeast infection and treat for candida:
https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/candida.html
https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/candida-diet-protocol.html
https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/cure-candida-infection-herbal-remedies.html
I would pay particular attention to Ted's advice and consider using Borax in your dog's drinking water as one approach.
The other idea I have for you is something I have not used personally, however I have read many good results using these products to eliminate heart worm microfilaria - the product is made by Systemic Formulas and it is from the Bio challenge line; the specific products are VRM1, VRM2, VRM3, and VRM4:
http://systemicformulasmedia.com/biochallenge/
These products may be expensive, and you must work with the company for the exact dose needed of the product as you are entering uncharted waters and have no one that has been in your shoes using this product to advise you. Despite the lack of experience in using this product for leashmaniosis, the principal is the same - parasite on the cellular level - so I do not hesitate in suggesting this remedy.
Please report back with your progress in treating your dog's protazoal infection!
MMS
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(Chicago, Illinois)
02/21/2016
(New York)
03/19/2016
Oregano
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EC: Hi Lisnpac,
Thank you for your feedback! Can you please tell us how much dried oregano you used and how many times a day? Also, was this a supplement you bought? Thank you!
