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Marisa (San Jose, USA) on 04/18/2008
5 out of 5 stars

My cat was miserable and his ear stank. I put a pinch of diatomaceous earth (swimming pool filter grade)in each ear. He seemed to be a bit better in about 40 minutes. He has stopped shaking his head and seems less lethargic. We'll see if he needs something more, (if he has a bacterial infection. His ear smelled like feces. ewwwwww!
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Replied By Binxy (Brisbane Australia ) on 01/01/2014

In response to Marisa from San Jose, USA:

Never, EVER use pool grade DE. It has been specially treated and its crystalized structure is dangerous to your health (and your pets). ONLY use food grade DE with living creatures.

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Replied By Karen (Ohio) on 12/18/2016

MARISA, ONLY use Food Grade DE Powder, the one for swimming pools can KILL your Pet
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Replied By Pam E. (SW California) on 12/27/2024

"Swimming pool filter grade" is sold & labelled:

For *INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY* for a reason!

NEVER use it to apply or give to a living creature in ANY way!

ONLY use FOOD GRADE Diatomacious Earth for health reasons!

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