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PostPosted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 7:20 pm    
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Does anyone have any experience using this for internal parasites? Both to use as a de-wormer and preventative? Dogs and cats?
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:45 pm    
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I've used it to get rid of ticks in the house, but not to feed to my animals.

I would not try this, myself. Diatomaceous earth is very sharp and powdery and could easily get into the animal's lungs if you tried to give it internally. That could be devasating to the animal's lungs.

Also, some DE is for use in things like swimming pools and should not be used for any other purpose.

There are better ways of getting rid of internal parasites.

Have you talked to your vet?
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