{"id":86,"date":"2024-06-11T21:51:34","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T21:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duuvk.com\/index.php\/2021\/04\/21\/how-to-get-rid-of-worms-in-dogs-naturally\/"},"modified":"2021-04-21T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T16:00:00","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-worms-in-dogs-naturally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duuvk.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/11\/how-to-get-rid-of-worms-in-dogs-naturally\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Rid Of Worms In Dogs Naturally"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are many different types of intestinal worms in dogs. And each type of worm can affect your dog in different ways.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The good news is, there are natural, safe ways to get rid of worms. You don\u2019t have to resort to those harsh chemical dewormers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But before you think about deworming your dog, you should know the signs of worms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n <!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com --><\/p>\n<h2><b>Signs Of Worms In Dogs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some worms aren\u2019t visible to the naked eye<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. So here are a few clues that could mean your dog has worms:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intermittent or frequent&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">diarrhea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your dog may have a fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He may scoot and lick his rear (though scooting can mean other things too)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your dog may be off his food or be a little lethargic; his coat may look dull<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You might see mucus coated stools that otherwise look normal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You might see squiggly worms or \u201crice bodies\u201d in his stool<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>If your dog\u2019s showing some of these signs, you might want to get a fecal sample analyzed by your vet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How To Collect A Fecal Sample<\/h2>\n<p><b>You need to get a fresh sample<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2026 so don\u2019t just go out in your yard and find day-old poop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Go outside with your dog or take him out on a leash to get a fresh sample. You don\u2019t need to take your vet the whole poop. A sample about the size of two or three sugar cubes is usually enough. You can use a poop bag to \u201cpinch off\u201d a sample and then dispose of the rest of the pile in the usual way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Place the sample in a clean small plastic container. Old pill bottles are ideal but you should wash them out thoroughly first. Label the container with your dog\u2019s name and your last name and take it to the vet as soon as you can. If you can\u2019t go right away, store it in the refrigerator (not the freezer) or outdoors in cooler weather.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Because of the life cycle of the worm, false negatives can sometimes happen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This means the test says there are no worms when your dog has them. <\/span><b>If you get a negative result but still see symptoms, it\u2019s a good idea to retest.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your dog tests positive for intestinal worms, you need to know which kind he has before deciding how to treat them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Types of Worms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The most common types of intestinal worms in dogs are roundworms, hookworm, whipworms and tapeworms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Roundworms<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Roundworms live and reproduce in the small intestine. Adult roundworms are 1 to 7 inches long and look like spaghetti.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They have microscopic eggs so your dog can pick them up in his environment. They may also come from eating infected animals like birds or rodents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For most adult dogs roundworms are low risk and don\u2019t cause health problems. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But if you have a pregnant female with roundworms, she can give them to her puppies during pregnancy. <\/span><b>In puppies, roundworms can be more serious<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They can cause diarrhea and vomiting, which may result in malnutrition and impaired growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Symptoms of roundworm to look for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Potbellied<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lethargic or weak<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Diarrhea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Signs of abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dull coat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Weight loss can mean a more significant infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Hookworms<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hookworms also live mainly in the small intestine. They\u2019re grey and between \u00bd and \u00be inch long. The front end of the worm has a hook that attaches to the intestinal lining, where it feeds on your dog\u2019s blood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your dog can pick up hookworm larvae from the soil, through his mouth or through the skin on his pads. <\/span><b>Most adult dogs develop some immunity to hookworms. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But if your dog is immune-compromised he can be more susceptible to infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Diarrhea and vomiting are the usual symptoms of hookworm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nursing females can give hookworm to puppies through milk. This can cause chronic diarrhea (often with blood or mucus) and anemia. Signs of anemia include weakness, depression, lethargy and pale mucous membranes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Whipworms<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whipworms attach to the mucous membranes lining the cecum and colon. Here they feed on your dog\u2019s blood. Adult whipworms are 2 to 3 inches long and tapered at one end, like a whip \u2013 hence the name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your dog can get whipworms from swallowing whipworm eggs in soil or water that contain dog feces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Signs of whipworms are diarrhea, vomiting and weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whipworms eggs survive for a long time so <\/span><b>reinfection after treatment is common<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Tapeworms<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tapeworms are long, flat worms that attach to the intestines. If your dog has tapeworms you might see worm segments that look like grains of rice in his poop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are about 14 different species of tapeworm. Fleas carry tapeworm eggs so if your dog has fleas, he could get tapeworm. Tapeworm segments themselves aren\u2019t infectious.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to prevent fleas without harmful drugs \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your dog can also get tapeworms by eating intermediate hosts like \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Small rodents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rabbits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even large animals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>NOTE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: If you\u2019re a raw feeder, freezing meats for 10 days before feeding will get rid of tapeworms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If your dog has tapeworms he may not show any signs of illness.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Over time his coat may start to look dull and he may lose his appetite or lose a little weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Giardia<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Giardia lives in the intestine and is a protozoan (parasite) with a hair-like tail. Your dog can pick up giardia by drinking water contaminated with the feces of infected animals or humans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Many dogs don\u2019t get any symptoms from giardia. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Others may develop chronic, intermittent diarrhea. <\/span><b>The signs are usually more severe in puppies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Coccidia<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Coccidia are also protozoans that live in the intestinal walls. <\/span><b>Most adult dogs don\u2019t show symptoms but can spread the infection through their feces.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Coccidiosis can be quite common in puppies. <\/span><b>In young puppies, coccidiosis can cause serious diarrhea. It may even cause death from dehydration and malnourishment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Avoiding De-Worming Drugs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I\u2019ve got some great recommendations for foods and herbs that can help prevent and treat worms. But first I want to emphasize why you shouldn\u2019t use deworming drugs. Not for prevention and not to treat worm infestations in your dog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are many different drugs available and, like any drugs, they all have side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are some examples of the adverse drug events from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These are just for the most common active ingredients in de-worming drugs. And some drugs contain more than one active ingredient.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Fenbendazole. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is the active ingredient in some of the most commonly used de-worming products: Panacur\u00ae, Drontal Plus \u00ae and Safe-Guard\u00ae. The most common are vomiting, depression\/lethargy, diarrhea, anorexia and anaphylaxis. There have been 126 reported deaths. Other side effects listed include itching and facial swelling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Pyrantel. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is the active ingredient in Drontal\u00ae Plus, PRO-Wormer 2\u00ae, Nemex\u00ae-2. Side effects include vomiting, depression\/lethargy, anorexia and 204 instances of death.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Praziquantel. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is the active ingredient in Droncit\u00ae, Drontal\u00ae Plus. Reported adverse events include vomiting, depression\/lethargy, diarrhea, anorexia and 13 deaths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Combination Drugs. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some drug manufacturers combine de-worming ingredients with heartworm drugs. They then market these combos as preventives for heartworm AND various kinds of intestinal worms. The manufacturers recommend using these drugs monthly. If you do, you\u2019re actually treating your dog unnecessarily for worms he doesn\u2019t have! Some of these include Panacur\u00ae Plus, Heartgard\u00ae Plus, Tri-Heart\u00ae Plus, Iverhart Max\u00ae.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Preventing Worms In Dogs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The starting point for preventing and treating worms is a healthy immune system. <\/span><b>A dog with a strong immune system is a less attractive host for any kind of parasite.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many dogs occasionally get some intestinal worms. If your dog is healthy with a strong immune system, they probably won\u2019t make him sick. You may never even know he had the worms because he\u2019ll just expel them naturally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To help prevent worms, consider these 3 tips \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Approximately 90% of the immune system is in the gut, so giving your dog the best diet you can will help keep worms away. Feed your dog a natural raw meat-based diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Support your dog\u2019s overall wellbeing. Avoiding pharmaceutical drugs like antibiotics and vaccines. Stay away from pesticides such as flea, tick and<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">heartworm medications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. These will have a negative effect on your dog\u2019s immune system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep your yard free of poop to help prevent your dog from picking up intestinal worms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">7 common immune stressors to help your dog avoid \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Foods To Prevent Worms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can add some of the foods below to your dog\u2019s diet to help prevent worms. They will also help get rid of a worm infestation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Fruit And Vegetables<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Several foods can help make your dog\u2019s intestinal tract less attractive to worms. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grated raw carrot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Watercress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Greens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Squash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fennel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Papaya<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pumpkin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The orange veggies also provide vitamin A, which can help eliminate roundworms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Feed any of the above fruits and vegetables you like. Give at least \u00bd tsp of each veggie or fruit per 10 lbs of your dog\u2019s body weight, twice daily. Don\u2019t overdo the orange veggies or your dog may get orange poop!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Probiotics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> help maintain a good balance of healthy gut bacteria. They can strengthen your dog\u2019s immune system and help him keep worms at bay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Digestive enzymes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> also provide extra support to the digestive system to help get rid of parasites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For both <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">probiotics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">digestive enzymes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, if you use a product made for dogs, follow the package dosing recommendations. If you use a human product, assume it\u2019s for a 150 lb person and adjust according to your dog\u2019s weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Apple Cider Vinegar<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A naturally alkaline system kills parasites. About \u00bc to 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar added to your dog\u2019s food or water every day can help keep his system alkaline.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Natural Worm Treatments<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are some of the more common herbal and other natural treatment options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep in mind that you should not overuse these herbs. Don\u2019t use more than the recommended amount without consulting your holistic vet or herbalist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>CAUTION:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Except for pumpkin seeds and black seed \u2026 you should not use these remedies for dogs during pregnancy or lactation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pumpkin Seeds<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Raw, organic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">pumpkin seeds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can help prevent or expel worms. You can grind them and place them in your dog\u2019s dish. Ground seeds will mix well with ground meat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Give \u00bc teaspoon per ten pounds of your dog\u2019s weight. Pumpkin seeds are safe to use, even during pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn more about using pumpkin seeds for worms \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Black Seed<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Black seed or black cumin seed (nigella sativa) comes from the mid-east and parts of Africa. Indigenous populations have used is for centuries and it\u2019s known as \u201cthe cure for everything except death.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Black seed will get rid of most types of worms and is completely safe. Depending on the size of your dog, use \u00bd to 1 teaspoon of black seed in food per day.&nbsp; You can heat the seeds first to reduce the bitter taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whole seeds are best, but if using black seed oil, halve the above dose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Garlic<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Garlic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is safe and is good for your dog when fed in moderation. Garlic can boost the immune system and help fight worms and giardia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In fact,&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">research shows<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that garlic to be just as effective as the toxic chemical dewormer, Ivermectin. Garlic helps rid the stomach wall of mucus and makes it less hospitable for worms.&nbsp; It also contains an amino acid called allicin. Allicin is effective against roundworms and hookworms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Peel and chop the garlic and allow it to sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. This releases the allicin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Feed in the following amounts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Small dogs up to \u00bc clove twice a day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Medium dogs up \u00bd clove twice a day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Large dogs up to \u00be clove twice a day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Giant breeds up 1 clove twice a day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>CAUTION:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;Don\u2019t use garlic if your dog\u2019s taking cyclosporine or blood thinners.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Diatomaceous Earth (DE)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DE can reduce the number of worms in your dog although it may not be as effective for tapeworms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When using DE for your dog, use food grade, not pool grade DE. Feed small dogs 1 tsp per day and dogs over 55 pounds up to 1 Tbsp per day. Make sure it\u2019s well mixed in his food as inhaling DE can irritate your dog\u2019s lungs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can also sprinkle DE sparingly on the skin to prevent fleas (and the tapeworms they may carry).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Chamomile<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This herb can work to prevent and expel both roundworms and whipworms. It may not work as quickly as other herbs but it\u2019s effective and has anti-inflammatory properties. It can calm the intestinal tract when parasites cause discomfort (bloating, gas or cramps).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chamomile is best used as a glycerin tincture. Give 0.25 to 0.50 ml per 20 lbs of body weight, twice daily in your dog\u2019s mouth or drinking water.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cloves<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cloves are effective against microscopic parasites such as giardia and coccidia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Give one clove per 10 lbs of body weight once daily, or a small pinch of clove powder in food. Freshly crushed leaves will kill the eggs of parasites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>CAUTION:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Do not give cloves to pregnant females as they can cause miscarriage. Cloves can be highly toxic given in large doses and you should also be careful when using them on small dogs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Olive Leaf<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Olive leaf extract will help flush parasites out of your dog\u2019s intestinal tract. Oleuropein is a unique compound contained in the fruit and leaves of olive trees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Olive leaf extract comes with different strengths of oleuropein. To treat intestinal worms, look for olive leaf extract containing 12% oleopurin or higher.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Give your dog this olive leaf extract for eight weeks, in the following amounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">300 mg twice per day for small dogs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">500 mg twice per day for medium dogs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1000 mg twice per day for large and giant dogs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Neem Leaf<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Give neem leaf twice a day for one week to help expel intestinal parasites (but not tapeworm). Use 150 mg per day for small dogs, 250 mg for medium dogs and 500 mg for large dogs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Slippery Elm<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Slippery elm<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a gentle laxative that can help your dog get worms out of his system. It can also soothe any irritations the worms cause in the digestive tract. This makes slippery elm a very good supplement to give alongside other treatment options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mix the powder into food or some yogurt, \u215b tsp per 10 lbs of body weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Dosing Schedule<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When dosing your dog with herbal wormers, it can be more effective to give them ten days on, five days off, and then ten days on.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It only takes ten days to kill the worms. But when worms die off they\u2019ll lay eggs to propagate the next generation. And it takes about five days for the eggs to hatch so you should repeat the treatment to kill the new offspring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You may wish to bring another stool sample to your vet after the treatment series to confirm the worms are gone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n <!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com --><\/p>\n<h2><b>Liver, Kidney And Lymph Support<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any time you\u2019re treating worms it\u2019s a good idea to&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">support the kidneys<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and liver as well as the lymph system. This will help move fluids and process worms that get absorbed by the blood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Giving milk thistle seed at the same time as other treatments can help&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">protect the liver<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Milk thistle is best given in a tincture, starting at \u00bc tsp per 20 pounds of body weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parsley, one of my favorite herbs for so many things, acts as a lymph and fluid mover as well as a de-wormer (vermifuge).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make a parsley tea using \u215b to \u00bc cup of fresh parsley to 1 cup of water. Heat the water and steep for about five minutes. Give your dog 1 tsp of parsley tea for every 10 lbs of weight daily for no more than 10 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>CAUTION:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;Don\u2019t use parsley if your dog has kidney issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many different types of intestinal worms in dogs. 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