Lisa (Windsor, Canada) on 03/11/2015
Replied By Om (Hope, Bc Canada) on 03/11/2015
I needed education years ago. That was when I visited EC for the first time. This link has a few more pages of valuable info. Not what is in the media or gov't or what doctors tell you. You are lucky to get to know the truth.
Namaste, Om
(Mpls., Mn) on 03/12/2015Theresa
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You are definitely missing something :-)
Borax has the same toxicity as table salt; take in too much table salt and you will get very sick. Same with water; drinking too much water *will* kill you.
If your dog ingests borax by licking it off it's coat, if it gets *too much* it might get diarrhea. 1/4 teaspoon borax in the drinking water - a common dose for humans and pets alike - may cause stomach upset if you take it all in one go in 8 ounces of water, but in a liter of water taken by a sip here or there throughout the day generally poses no upset.
I use borax both in my laundry - and orally and externally for me and my pets and all with good result.
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(Mpls., Mn) on 05/05/2015Theresa
The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.
About Theresa
Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.
Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.
Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.
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Borax is 100% safe to use on the skin of your puppy. If this were my puppy I would wait on adding borax to the *drinking water* until the mange was cleared to avoid over stressing her - just me.
Replied By Jb (Atlanta) on 05/31/2015
Also, NEVER confuse or use Boric Acid instead of Borax. Two completely different products. Boric acid is toxic.
Do your research!
Replied By Redfeather54 (Springtown, Tx) on 06/20/2016
Replied By Beta (Sky) on 10/13/2021
Boric acid and Borax are the same thing, BUT boric acid is ground into powder, whereas Borax is more coarse. So it can't be measured the same. Both Borax and Boric Acid are used in eye washes and contact solution. So dangerous ha ha. You would get a lot more boric acid if you tried measuring it the same. Just like you get a stronger cup of coffee, if it is ground into powder. Stick with Borax, and you will know the correct measurements.
Replied By Jean Holley (Louisville, KY) on 03/08/2022
No, they are not the same. Boric acid is created from the mixture of borax with other naturally occurring minerals such as boracite and colemanite. God only knows what those two minerals are and what type of chemical reaction would happen in the process of combining them together. My dogs will never be subjected to it. This information comes from the 20 Mule Team site.
Replied By Amanda (Olympia) on 06/22/2023
Boric acid and borax are not exactly the same things, although they are related and share some similarities.Boric acid (hydrogen borate H3BO3), is a white crystalline compound that is derived from boron mineral deposits. It is a weak acid.
On the other hand, borax, also known as sodium borate (Na2B4O7·10H2O), is a mineral compound that contains boron, sodium, and water molecules. Borax is a naturally occurring substance that is mined from evaporite deposits.
Replied By Midge608 (Pensylvania) on 01/18/2024
NO, they are not the same thing!
Replied By Victoria (Seminole, Fl) on 06/28/2016
mix 1 teaspoon borax with a quart of water. It's about as toxic as table salt, just use responsibly.
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Hi!I had difficulty finding this site. Is it still available?
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Replied By Jennette (Beaufort Sc) on 07/06/2017
I'm learning about Borax and I want to treat my yard with it.. I sprinkle it all over my dog's bed, can he lay in it? Thank you!
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(Mpls., Mn) on 09/06/2017Theresa
The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.
About Theresa
Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.
Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.
Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.
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I use 1 tsp per liter of water [this is a high dose IMHO] for both my cats and dogs at certain times of the year.
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Replied By Olissima (Md) on 03/10/2021
Hi! How much Borax do you add when you bathe your dog?
Replied By Lydia (Florida) on 09/07/2020
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Replied By Dano (Idaho) on 07/27/2022
Borax contains 11.76% Boron.
Replied By Shirley (Texas) on 09/07/2022
Normal process not due to "overdose"
Replied By Hollyhock (America ) on 09/19/2022
Thank you for this! My golden has lyme disease and its now affecting her hips, I will definitely give this a try!
Replied By Connie (ND) on 09/19/2022
How much does she get now and how often? My dog also suffers very pain in back area.
Replied By Stacie (Cincinnati) on 10/11/2022
Have you administered doxycycline for your dog's active Lyme disease? It will suppress the disease and further development of symptoms.
Replied By Joan (Hollywood) on 12/16/2025
Piperacillin -antibiotic doses at 1/100 from normal antibiotics to specifically disrupt the parasite and its excrement in mammals - LYME has been cured!
Replied By Sandy (Guntown, Mississippi) on 04/15/2023
Replied By Sarah (California) on 04/21/2023
I have the same question. I have used borax myself for a few years and it completely took away my arthritis. My cat has hip dysplasia and it can lead to arthritis. I hope someone knows the answer.
Replied By Deana (GA) on 05/19/2023
Hi Sarah, Can you please tell me your protocol used for clearing up your arthritis. I have it in my hands and I am a nurse. Cannot make closed fists anymore. Want to start this ASAP. Thank you!
Replied By Riccirak (White Lake, Michigan ) on 07/31/2023
Hi Deana, I got rid of arthritis by using the boron and organic sulfur. I actually mix both in a jar of distilled water and a pinch of Celtic salt. I put about a teaspoon daily in my morning coffee. For a while I also took boswellia to help rid body of inflammation. It takes time to be where you want to be but I noticed one day that a "twenty yr old" knuckle had actually returned to almost perfect size again! Hope this helps
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Replied By JG (Pensacola, Fl) on 12/03/2024
I absolutely LOVE this post. Truer words have never been written. We gotta do better if we are to beat big medicine at their game. These are the remedies of our ancestors. Someone took a chance, did the research & applied common sense. We have become mindless slaves to big medicine. We say we don't want to take a pill but the instant someone recommends an alternative home remedy we shun them & call them a QuackaDoodle. Yet none of us have a clue about what pharmaceutical companies are really packing in those plastic capsules...Chemicals & byproducts of even more dangerous chemicals. If the junk inside the plastic capsule was so great...why are you here? They will write you a rx for xyz but NEVER ask, "What are you eating? Do you exercise? How about fresh air?" NO ONE ever died of healthy positive living. Common sense is priceless...if you or your family member(pets included) is unwell do the research. Read very old medical books(before 1900 if possible), old Farmer's Almanacs or talk to old Veterinarians or ex field medics. Do missionary work, they make do w/ limited resources. Listen to your inner voice...if you learn about a new home remedy, research then introduce SLOWLY. Make a written log of what you are doing & be very aware of the changes your body is experiencing. Remember not every side effect is a bad thing. The crap gotta escape somehow. We got ourselves into this mess by blindly trusting people we thought had our best interests at heart. It's your body, your responsibility, So listen to it! ***Home remedies do not replace all medical problems. Seek care whenever life is threatened but never be afraid to ask questions. Be Well, Everyone.
Replied By JH (SoCal) on 05/30/2025
100% Pine Gum Spirits of Terpentine. Another old home remedy. This site has info on it as well.
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Replied By Lori-Lynn (Windsor, Ontario) on 12/09/2025
For a small Yorkie, I would use 1/8 tsp in his water bowl every morning. I bet it will really help your dog.
Replied By Gracie (UK) on 12/09/2025
I totally agree with you, mixing the borax in water, storing it in the fridge is yet another chore. Quite a few years ago I did this, then stopped and began taking one small capsule of boron (3 mg) a day, until very recently. I've suffered with pain in my hips and lower back for some time, and it is worsening, and did think the boron is not working. However, I've had an MRI scan done, and they did not discover any arthritis, so the boron must have protected me, and I'm back on the 3mg boron a day. I wish I could discover what is causing the pain in my lower back and thighs though.