12 Awesome Home Remedies for Dogs with Worms

February 28, 2019

Dogs-with-Worms

It’s an unfortunate fact that dogs get worms. There’s no stopping your dog from going outdoors in the park, backyard and for walks around the neighborhood, so it’s easy for him to pick up parasites from the soil.

Fortunately, there are many simple home remedies to treat your dog for worms if you prefer to eliminate additives, chemicals and artificial components from his diet.

Some of the remedies listed below are herbal, and others are homeopathic, so you can try as many as you like until you find one that works best for your dog.

1. Wormwood

Wormwood is an effective herbal remedy for the expulsion of worms. It’s a plant that has been used for centuries to expel roundworms, threadworms and tapeworms.

The challenge with wormwood is that it also contains volatile oils along with tannins that might be harmful for your dog if you don’t use with care.

Overusing the herb can damage your dog’s nervous system, so use wormwood only if there’s an immediate need to eliminate parasites.

Finding the right balance is crucial: Add a quarter teaspoon of dried wormwood to the dog’s food. Do not use the treatment for more than three consecutive days.

2. Garlic

garlic

Garlic is another herb that offers numerous health benefits. There has been a lot of debate surrounding the benefits of garlic for dogs.

Like everything else, it must be used in moderation and even if you’re not sure about giving garlic to your dog, you’ll still reap a lot of rewards if you give him a very small amount.

When grated and mixed with fennel, garlic will boost your dog’s immune system and eliminate internal parasites. Beware: garlic has the potential to be toxic, so make sure you administer according to the dog’s weight.

3. Carrots

chopped-carrot

Coarsely chopped carrots mixed in with the dog’s food acts as an effective dewormer.

The chunky bits of carrots won’t be digested, so there’s no absorption or change in the nutritional and pH balance of the food.

However, the carrot scrapes the mucus, which houses the parasite, off the walls of the intestines.

Within a few hours, the dog will expel the carrot, in the same shape and size, along with the mucus and worms. Add grated carrots to the dog’s food and it will help to boost his immune system and help fight off infection.

4. Black Walnut

Black-Walnut-Fruit

Black walnut is an herb that will eliminate heartworms and intestinal worms.

It’s safer than most commercial dewormers, but black walnut is potentially toxic if you administer the wrong dosage.

Use only if other natural remedies do not effectively expel the worms. However, if a solution such as garlic fails, it’s an indication of the state of your dog’s intestinal health.

In this case, you need to use products to boost his immune system, so consult with your vet before using black walnut. The herb is effective, but your dog might experience negative side effects, such as diarrhea, gastritis and vomiting.

5. Cloves

cloves-spice

Clove is a well-known aromatic spice. It has been used to treat parasites in both animals and humans and is often used as a component of antiparasitic formulas.

The effectiveness of clove is enhanced when combined with other antiparasitic agents such as black walnut and wormwood.

Give the dog a clove daily after every meal for an entire week and repeat the process every alternate week for two months – for a large dog. Do not administer clove treatments for a long time as it could be harmful to the dog.

6. Diatomaceous Earth (DE)

Diatomaceous-Earth

Diatomaceous earth helps eliminate worms, but you must make sure to use only food grade DE for your dog. Pool grade DE is potentially toxic for the dog so check the labels.

This remedy will reduce the number of worms, but you’ll need to find a different solution if your dog has tapeworms.

For smaller dogs, add a teaspoon to the dog’s food once daily. One tablespoon is effective for dogs over 55 pounds. Make sure it’s well mixed in with the food as inhaling the mixture will cause irritation.

7. Oregon Grape

dog-remedy-tinture

Oregon grape contains the infection-fighting, immune-boosting, antiseptic constituent called berberine. Berberine has been proven to protect against fungi, viruses, bacteria and parasites.

It also serves as a liver tonic. Purchase Oregon grape in tincture form and administer 12 drops for every 20 pounds – twice daily.

It’s essential that you get the dosage right. Do not use this herb as a dewormer if your dog is pregnant or has liver disease.

8. Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin-Seeds

Native American tribes discovered the benefits of pumpkin seeds centuries ago. Both the seeds and flesh have been used to cure kidney complications and urinary problems, and to heal wounds.

The seeds were also used to treat human parasitic conditions.

Recent studies revealed that pumpkin seeds can be used as an effective deworming agent to expel tapeworms and other parasites in both dogs and humans.

An amino acid, cucurbitacin, found in pumpkin seeds, paralyzes the worms and expels them from the digestive tract. Apart from its ability to treat parasites, pumpkin seeds offer other health benefits. They’re a rich source of fiber, iron, copper, magnesium, zinc, potassium, folic acid, amino acids, calcium and niacin, so they’re excellent for your dog’s overall health.

9. Supplemental Enzymes

apple-vinegar-cider

The caustic nature of enzymes destroys the worms’ outer coating causing them to get weak and loosen their hold on the intestinal walls.

Give your dog a dried fig daily as a tasty treat and the ficin will help to eliminate worms. Another effective enzyme is papain, found in papayas.

Apple cider vinegar and bromelain are readily available, and just one tsp daily is all that’s needed to attack parasites and help your dog get rid of the pesky worms.

10. Fasting

Puppy-English-Cocker-no-food

If you want a simple and effective way to eliminate worms, try putting your dog on a fast.

A 24-hour fast, once weekly, will help expel the worms and keep them from coming back.

Worms need food to survive and a few hours without food will cause them to get weak and clear out of the dog’s digestive system.

Always consult a vet before putting your dog on a fast, especially if he’s not in the best of health.

11. Probiotics

dog-probiotic

Probiotics are bacteria that are healthy for the intestine. They eat away on the worms’ outer coating until they release their hold on the intestinal walls.

Purchase Acidophilus (non-dairy) and give the dog one capsule with every meal. The benefits of probiotics go well beyond parasite prevention – it also helps the body absorb essential nutrients and aids digestion.

Probiotics can be found naturally in plain yogurt – some brands provide 5-7 different cultures. Not all yogurts offer the same nutritional benefits, so read the labels before you buy.

12. Diet

dog-on-diet

Worms are especially fond of foods rich in sugar and fat. They also thrive on whole milk and eggs, so do not give these foods to your dog when you’re treating him for worms.

You may reintroduce those foods into his diet only after you’ve thoroughly eliminated the worms.

Once you deworm the dog, you should wait at least three weeks and test to determine whether the worms have returned. At this point, the dog will be ready for another treatment if he tests positive for worms.

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RichHomieGewiie
RichHomieGewiie
9 years ago

how long do i have to give my dog apple cider vinegar ??? and its a puppy

gingerdm
gingerdm
9 years ago

Until it dies, ACV is great stuff. The benefits are well beyond what most dog sites tread on. The acids in it alert many foods, fats, cholesterol, proteins. Essentially turning normal foods in to performance supplements.

i
i
8 years ago
Reply to  gingerdm

Don’t you mean until the parasites die, not the dog?

guest
guest
7 years ago

You can keep adding some to their drinking water, keeps fleas away too

micky books
micky books
7 years ago

How much cider vinegar to you give them and how often my dog weight is 15 pounds

Maria Buchanan
Maria Buchanan
8 years ago

How long will it take for dog to get rid of worms if I give my dog garlic

Prei Gem
Prei Gem
8 years ago
Reply to  Maria Buchanan

I have the same case. I’m so afraid right now, I didn’t know how my dog gets the infection. I always make sure his body is clean as well as his food container and his surroundings. I just found out this morning. I made him take the sugar first cause I thought it was the first aid for the animals and later on I grind one clove of garlic and after lunch I gave him some pineapple juice because I thought it would help him more to kill the worms.. and now his strength is suddenly boost and he wants… Read more »

Nonya
Nonya
8 years ago
Reply to  Prei Gem

Give you dogs a dewormer from your vet!

sam
sam
8 years ago
Reply to  Nonya

It’s to expensive. That’s why I’m fasting my dog. And I’ll join in to lose a pound or two

Jaine Doe
Jaine Doe
8 years ago
Reply to  sam

If you cant afford to deworm.. you dont need a dog. Petsmart vets have wellness plans that include it for cheeeeap. Fyi.

randomperson
randomperson
8 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

even with wellness plans, it is still expensive. just because a person can’t afford something right at that moment does not mean they don’t need a pet. your cheap might not be cheap for someone who can’t afford. this is a page of NATURAL remedies. Common sense would say take your dog to the vet but some people may not be able to afford it so think of it, let your pet suffer until you get up enough money, or find another solution. Vets overcharge no matter where you go. I bought my worm pill from a local feed store… Read more »

noe
noe
8 years ago
Reply to  randomperson

People have no heart to say you can’t have a dog because you can’t afford it

hana
hana
5 years ago
Reply to  noe

Some enlightened vets are wary of vermicides. There are numerous sites explaining natural remedies against all kind of worms with exact amounts to give. Ingredients include: ground pumpkin seeds, coconut oil, black seeds or nigella paste or oil, aloe juice, garlic (scant), parsley juice and bone broth at the full moon. Don’t worry about werewolfs. Apparently the eggs hatch at full moon. Also recipes for fermented vegetables like carrots, fennel, squash. Start slow. work up.

Shirley Hampton
7 years ago
Reply to  randomperson

If I’m almost homeless and I can take a dog under my wing so that it has a chance at love, something the HUMAN RACE has forgotten, I feel as deworming should be free

kim
kim
8 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

Sometimes peolego thru a financially hard time AFTER they have already had their pets. Don’t be so rude! Just because YOU can afford to take your dog to the vet!

gypsi roze
gypsi roze
8 years ago
Reply to  kim

cost me 150.00 last week and the vet didnt even tell me whats wrong with my dog. 99.00 for the visit and 50.00 for 3 anti nausea pills! wow my dog is still sick.

D _singer26@yahoo.com
8 years ago
Reply to  gypsi roze

People don’t go to the doctor and not ask questions, why would you go to the vet and not ask any questions. Make a list human, or canine use it to you full advantage. If you walk away wondering, it is your fault……no one else.

Kathleen
Kathleen
8 years ago

It’s the truth about questioning the vet just like a human doctor, however many people like myself learned it over time. When I was young I did or took meds that the doctor gave me, however over the years I have learned enough to make a list of questions and things I want to tell the doctor/vet. So go slow with accusations. The vet, if they are any good, will explain what is wrong and how to treat the problem. I do advise everyone to learn as much about all ailments affecting their entire family (humans & pets) as much… Read more »

Kathleen
Kathleen
8 years ago
Reply to  gypsi roze

Boy avoid that vet like the plague.

Belinda
Belinda
7 years ago
Reply to  gypsi roze

i know what you mean. My vet didn’t even diagnose after I pointed them out to him. I had to take a baggie of poop (with the worms) to prove she had them. I didn’t get a discount for doing the vet’s job either!

FAYE
8 years ago
Reply to  kim

Because at this time I can’t take mine to a vet

Malaurky
Malaurky
7 years ago
Reply to  FAYE

Tell ’em Me either!

Janice
Janice
8 years ago
Reply to  kim

I agree with kim

Milford Brueggeman
Milford Brueggeman
7 years ago
Reply to  kim

We lost our 4 1/2 month old Pyrenees 12/15/16 All because no vet would see him just because at that moment we were low on funds,We still don’t know what our baby died of and never will,I don’t know how these vets sleep at night knowing they killed your dog.

Nate
Nate
8 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

Hell if you can’t afford a car or house you don’t need one right??wrong..people should read headlines before opening their mouths..this is a site for home remedies..if we wanted someone telling us what we need or don’t need we would have contacted Dr.Phil

noe
noe
8 years ago
Reply to  Nate

Insensitive people shouldnt have a mouth vets take your money and don’t so anything sometimes it have been there and done that

Allyson
7 years ago
Reply to  Nate

Hahaha. Boom! I love the fact that everyone’s got this person’s back!

Grace
Grace
6 years ago
Reply to  Nate

My coby is a month old and he’s shaking he pooped a round worm. At this moment my huband and I lost our jobs and cant afford to bring my coby to vet. What can I give hime for first aid and a possible treatment for hin in a narural way but effective. It tears me apart seeing him like this. I wont just give up on him so please I need help. Thank you very much for the possible help.

Maureen
Maureen
8 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

I really hate when people say that. In this economy we can be well off with a couple of dogs and then all of a sudden lose our good job and have less income. Does this mean we have to give up our dog which would probably just end up in the dog pound and be put to sleep anyway. TheRE are some great alternatives out there that really work and are very affordable. Vets charge outrages prices and in most cases it’s about the $$$ not the dog. I say she did the right thing and if her dog… Read more »

Glenda
Glenda
8 years ago
Reply to  Maureen

Awesome response! !! I agree people,have,hard times UT still love,there pets. This is for natural care not toxic steeple care.

Shaun
Shaun
8 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

Well actually its not always the persons fault so honestly any good person deserves a animal i don’t think you need one though. When people get pets half the money you have to spend on the animal is what you need to Care for it so if animals weren’t so pricey maybe everyone could afford a vet. And what hey need to keeo it healthy.

gail s
gail s
8 years ago
Reply to  Shaun

Not up to you to decide who may or may not have a dog anyway!

Desiree
Desiree
6 years ago
Reply to  Shaun

Shaun, what world are you in? Your reply has nothing to do with a solution to a dogs health problem, so your reply is useless. Did you comment on the wrong site, cause this one’s for remedy’s. By the way, my dog was free, a full bred American Pit Bull Terrier does that mean I pay nothing for his care? get real. Pumpkin seeds has worked for me. Plus I make his dog treats with Pumpkin little clove & cinnamon & whole grain flour.

Brenda
Brenda
8 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

You should not judge, you don’t know their circumstances shame on you.

Patti
Patti
8 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

I have 4 dogs and I brought one of them to the vet and stool samples from her and another one. The vet charged me $70 for the exam and to check the stool samples.since he didn’t see anything in either of the samples, he sent me home empty handed and$70 poorer. Still had the tapeworm problem. I would have had no problem spending the money if he would have treated the dogs, but instead he just ripped me off. I had to figure out how to treat it on my own.

Kathleen
Kathleen
8 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

I only have this dog because her former owner dumped her by the side of the highway. I’m NOT a dog person, but she needed saving. I’m on SSD and that means a very limited income. $25 would have meant nothing to me when I was working, but now it can mean the difference between getting my medications or not. So cheeeeap means different things to different incomes. My sister thinks $1,000 is pocket change.

Allyson
7 years ago
Reply to  Kathleen

I completely understand where you’re at right now. God bless you for taking it in! Sounds like you’ve got a good heart. Don’t let the negative responses bother you. Those people just think with their heads instead of their heart. They’re obviously in a bad place. All we can do is pray for them.

Troy
Troy
8 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

your a city dude ! I grew up and still on a ranch we use apple cider and de power it a lot more healthy then vet Chemical’s !! I bet you give rabies shot every year also ?!? very bad for dogs good for your vet !!

Esther
Esther
7 years ago
Reply to  Troy

It is illegal to have a dog in this county without a rabies shot. They have to wear their tags at all times. And no, I can’t just move to avoid rabies shots.

LokisBitch
LokisBitch
8 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

You sound like an over-righteous **** who needs to feed off drama in order to avoid feeling useless in their own Life…This is for NATURAL HOME REMEDIES you twit… Anywho…my pup is just a baby baby and i was lied to about his shots and all that…whatever, I do all natural raw fed straight from the gate anyways. Well, two days ago Loki would NOT eat looked like a pup off those charity commercials and then puked up a few of our icky enemies…I jumped on this site and read all the ways, found some garlic put about 1/16 of… Read more »

Worried about my puppy
Reply to  LokisBitch

Garlic gloop what is that I would love to know I don’t really have the money to take my chihuahua to the vet I’m willing to try anything he has not used the rest room in days I’m thinking he has a blockage

Marianne ballard
7 years ago

Lard.. melted and Cool until it will not burn your puppy and give a good dose. Works great. You can even put it on his food and dogs actually love it or if he is a large dog like mine use a turkey baster my boyfriend’s mother who is 85 said that is what they used to do with their dogs when she was a little girl and it is very cheap my large dogs will eat anything and they get blocked up it unlocks them right away

Lulu
Lulu
8 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

I become so frustrated and disheartened with the way people constantly trash the veterinary profession and deem all professionals as money grubbing, no good cheats. Not all vets are bad – if you don’t like or trust yours, please find one you do. I may not agree with every single thing in this article, however if a client came in and wanted to discuss it, I would gladly do more research and explore their options with them. Just like every other field and profession, there are good and bad apples, however I truly believe MOST people in the pet care… Read more »

Malaurky
Malaurky
7 years ago
Reply to  Lulu

WELL EXPLAIN THIS. I raised Schnauzers. One of my vets xrayed my dog and she had 6 pups. My vet was closed and she goes into labor. I took her to another bet. He told me to leave her. I did not need to stay. I got back and had only 5 puppies but had proof there were six.

Another vet got my fog that had been jumped by a larger dog. He stuck him in his kennel and did not check him over he weekend.,RESULTS, dead dog and a broke heart. He went fishing.

GoodDogOwner
GoodDogOwner
7 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

Excuse me but not everyone can afford a wellness plan. I am from the island of Saint Lucia and we don’t have such things! And I have perfectly healthy dogs with home treatments and regular doctor visits. Maybe you should be a little more considerate and help.

Nima
Nima
7 years ago
Reply to  GoodDogOwner

If you are on the Island of St Lucia, why are you not at the beach???? I will go cry now…but first, I will shovel the snow for the second time today! 😉

lisa ditchburn
7 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

How dare you tell her that she doesn’t need a dog if she can’t afford the dewormer! !!!!!
I’m sure there’s be a time in your life where things got tough… certainly not life threatening and most definately she’s got all the right in the world to experience the love of an animal..
Watch what you say and how you say it. Your words can be very hurtful.

me
me
7 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

thank you for your unwelcome opinion, maybe they don’t want to give their dogs cheeeeeeap chemicals, you have no right telling someone they shouldn’t have a dog.

Shannon
Shannon
7 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

Just because someone doesn’t want to buy from the vet whether they can or cannot afford it at any time, is not point. Who wants to buy and or give their pet meds if they don’t have to. Meds aren’t the fix all end all of remedies. Why buy a pill when you don’t even know what it’s made with when you can give them a NATURAL antidote and know exactly what you’re feeding your pet. Sometimes going natural is the better and cheaper way to go….so why not? ? And then there’s transportation to the vet…that’s a whole other… Read more »

Malaurky
Malaurky
7 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

SomeTimes bad things happen to people. You are a smarty pants. Sometimes that is all people have to love them, like me!

Linda
Linda
7 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

Wow,Judgemental much?

Ddesiree
Ddesiree
6 years ago
Reply to  Jaine Doe

Well Jaine Doe FYI, Not everyone has money, even if it’s 5.00. Your bills to maintain a roof over your head, food in your mouth & water to drink, must come 1st. when you have .50 left, it sure won’t buy anything in today’s world. (which is controlled by the WEALTHY. ) Everything from Dr./Vet bills to food/dog food is outrageous. It’s to the point you have to be RICH to have a pet, good health care & healthy food. I recently found out I was born with Stargardts disease (makes you go blind). I worked hard all my life,… Read more »

Jo
Jo
8 years ago
Reply to  sam

Safe Guard 4 in 1 wormer is inexpensive. You can order it online.

SMC
SMC
8 years ago
Reply to  Jo

And all that chemical flea/heartworm preventative and wormers are TOXIC besides being ridiculously expensive. Try using the internet and educate yourself on how to treat your pets yourself with natural / herbal / homeopathic remedies. They’re SAFE, they’re INEXPENSIVE and they WORK.

Kathleen
Kathleen
8 years ago
Reply to  SMC

Why not look for the most natural medications before going to the extreme. I have been watching all of these commercials for Tami-flu and Zicam, but all anyone has to do to fight the cold, flu and any other VIRUS is to take a supplement called L-Lysine. It’s a natural occurring amino acid that is present in animal products like meat, chicken, milk, lamb, milk, cheese, and beans, brewer’s yeast, and most fruits and vegetables have more lysine than arginine, except for peas. L-lysine stops viruses from replicating and the amino acid Arginine helps viruses to grow. During flu season… Read more »

Ddesiree
Ddesiree
6 years ago
Reply to  Nonya

Nonya.! Not everyone can afford the ridiculous prices VETS charging now. It has got to the point you have to be RICH to have a pet. (You must be in that category). I used to have Arabian horses, my mom was divorced< & she worked hard to feed & maintain them,as I did too,. @ 14 years old. My Grandfather would visit about every 3-4 months. When he did he would give my horses a small pinch of Copenhagen., They hated it. Dr.. Glasco our Vet said it does work but very small amounts. My Grandfather & my horses lived… Read more »

Ashley
Ashley
8 years ago
Reply to  Prei Gem

Ive been lokking stugf up.we just got a puppy and he was not taken care of right I’m looking for cheap easy ways to help him I’m still lookinh but I do know u need to vacuum regularly, always clean up his shit to cause the segments of tapeworm that will come out of him become eggs as ghey dry put when the hatch everyone in the house is in danger of gettkng them they can be passed to other animals and people its scary

Esther
Esther
7 years ago
Reply to  Ashley

I cannot imagine what circumstances would cause you not NOT clean up shit on the floor.

Kelly
Kelly
7 years ago
Reply to  Maria Buchanan

How much garlic do i give my dog

Jason
Jason
6 years ago
Reply to  Maria Buchanan

How did the results turn out aftr givin garlic plz

beth
beth
8 years ago

Can you use regular acidophiles?

Soo Jeong Seonsangnim
Soo Jeong Seonsangnim
8 years ago

Note:My dog got a bacterial infection after getting tapeworm, and acidophilus made the bacterial infection so much worse, that she got pancreatitis and almost died. Acidophilus will potentially build up good bacteria, only after the bad bacteria is gotten rid of. Ie your dog may need antibiotics or antifungal medicine (not merely garlic) to get rid of one before the other. For her… She takes revolution monthly, which does not kill tapeworms. She needed stromectol because it was the only thing that worked. Pumpkin seeds didn’t do it, and can be harmful if the dog has an intestinal blockage from… Read more »

SMC
SMC
8 years ago

Both Coconut Oil and ACV are antifungal and antibacterial. I use a number of natural remedies plus Newton’s Homeopathics Parasite remedy. I’m treating my pittie for tapeworms right now. I have no idea how she got them. I’ve had her for about 4 or 5 months and this is the first time I’ve seen any. All of my dogs are inside dogs and don’t have contact w/any other dogs and they don’t have/get fleas so I’m baffled. She did have fleas when I found her but why haven’t I ever seen any worms until recently ?

Joy
Joy
8 years ago
Reply to  SMC

No need to feel bad that your pittie has tapeworms. You didn’t do anything wrong. She probably had tapeworms when you got her; they can live in bodies for years without anyone knowing! Doctors mistakenly think that only people in 3rd world countries get them, but they’re wrong. Most pets and people have parasites, they just don’t know it, Stool tests give false negatives most of the time. There’s no way to live with animals and not get parasites at some time or another. Anyone can get hookworms just from walking barefoot. I just assume that I and my pets… Read more »

Phoebe
Phoebe
8 years ago
Reply to  SMC

Oh fleas carry the parasites on their bodies :0 i know disgusting right i hate these friggin parasites but there so stubborne hence why they’ve survived for so long.. also foxes come into your garden and they will also leave horrible parasites behind with them :/ its like a vicious circle.. i noticed my half ridge back – half pitt has them i saw around 3-4 fat worms the size of the first crease in on your baby finger ! :S :@ REALLY really really freaked me out !! My poor poor dog she eats so much i wondered why… Read more »

Esther
Esther
7 years ago
Reply to  SMC

SMC, don’t feel bad about the tapeworms. I battle them in my dogs because I own 3 acres and cannot possibly treat it all for fleas & other pests. All it takes is for your dog to swallow one infected flea and it will get tapeworms. My German Shepherd is so fast that he can catch a flea before it even has a chance to land on him. Therefore, he gets tapeworms all the time. And, you have to treat them every time they get them. It’s the yuckiest thing about owning a dog. But I still would not trade… Read more »

Bobbi-Joe
Bobbi-Joe
7 years ago
Reply to  SMC

Coconut oil is good for treatment of deworming too?

Elizabeth Maria
Elizabeth Maria
8 years ago

Can I give my puppy apple cider vinger? If so what can I put it in? His food or water?

Vy Nguyen
Vy Nguyen
8 years ago

Yes you can. About a .5 ts in a cup of water. Then over time add more. Up to a ts a day will do. You can even mixed it with some water and spray it onto their coat to stop itching. A spray before heading out is also a great idea to help prevent new parasites.

SMC
SMC
8 years ago

You can put it in either. Doesn’t make any difference. Depends on THEIR preference. My dogs love it

VelVettRainbow
VelVettRainbow
8 years ago

does minced garlic out a jar from the store work as dewormer or does it have to be straight from the clove?..

SMC
SMC
8 years ago
Reply to  VelVettRainbow

Actually the SAFEST way to give your dog garlic is to give them Brewers Yeast and Garlic tablets regularly/daily w/one of their meals. Don’t give garlic in a jar. It’s been processed and most of it is from China.

angel karr
angel karr
8 years ago

can i give my dog granulated garlic in his food daily would that be healthy?

jeannine
jeannine
8 years ago
Reply to  angel karr

Ive always used garlic for my dogs & its worked for me . my grandmom used it on her dogs. For large dogs i would cut a clove in Half & put it in a piece of hotdog one or twice a week.

SMC
SMC
8 years ago
Reply to  jeannine

Are you serious ? NEVER EVER give a dog processed foods like hotdogs and lunchmeats. They’re not even healthy for HUMANS ! They are full of chemicals and nitrates and if you pay attention to the news, they cause CANCER.

SMC
SMC
8 years ago
Reply to  angel karr

Brewers Yeast and Garlic tabs or powered Brewers Yeast and Garlic is the best way to give your dog garlic. It improves skin and coat and prevents fleas and parasites plus boosts the immune system.

April
April
8 years ago

My puppy is 6weeks old and about 5 pounds i noticed she has worms in her poop what could i give her and how much

Antoinette Manker
Antoinette Manker
8 years ago

Some of these does no good when you don’t tell how much to give like the garlic pumpkin seeds and acv :(. This article could’ve been more informative.

Chaka
Chaka
8 years ago

Im glad to have found this page.My dog which is a beagle just turned 5month’s had his a vet visited yesterday.A bill of $200.So this page will help me a great deal

Brenda
Brenda
8 years ago

Hmmm I hope I found the rite conversation page, I some how got left with my son’s dog which I love dearly, however I’m needing some help here if anyone has any suggestions, Scooby is his name has been scooting his behind, does this mean he has worms? Someone told me about garlic pills, will this work? I’ve read a couple of remarks and have notice that garlic has been mentioned in some of your conversations. I’m in the same boat as many where I can’t afford the vet bills their charges are ridiculous, I know I’m still paying for… Read more »

Mariah's Mom
Mariah's Mom
8 years ago
Reply to  Brenda

Sounds like he/she needs his/her anal gland cleaned. My dogs groomer takes care of hers when i take her for a cut.

Cody
Cody
8 years ago

K so dose anything work to remove the worms from puppies or dogs all I see is arguing an fighting in here for info please

Amy
Amy
8 years ago

Besides the alternative vet recommended solutions, all natural is better than what is often prescribed, and cheaper. People in general are here on this sight because they are just trying to do the right thing for their animals no matter what their financial situation might be. There are some things you can do yourself for your animal and there are some things that do require your vets attention. Most people know that, and should not be put down for looking for an alternative.

Kathleen
Kathleen
8 years ago

OK there are natural de-wormers, but they all say not to use too much. How much is too much? How much for a 10 pound dog and for a 100 pound dog.?????

jacqueline
jacqueline
8 years ago

you say to give the dog apple cider vinager and bromelain so do you mean a tsp of each or a combined tsp?

JimyJames
JimyJames
8 years ago

Veterinarians first got into the business. Because of the love of the animals. Not because of the money. Not that way today. No cash, no credit, can’t pass there credit app. So that vet will let the pet Because you. POOR. SHAME ON THAT VET.

Amanda Rowland
Amanda Rowland
7 years ago

How many pumpkin seeds, how many times a day? Do I grind them up somehow? Or do I just feed them to her in raw form?

brian rodriguez
7 years ago

how big do the chunks of carrots have to be, because my puppy is 5 weeks old

G
G
7 years ago

My dog seemed to be fixated on his rear. He would bite/lick/itch it. Wondering what it could be. At first he would stare at his behind up to 5-8 minutes without moving. I has his anal glands expressed , still the same. Took him to dr. They expressed ‘what little was left’. They gave him an ointment to apply every 12 hrs., not so bad now but still wants to do as previous. Any ideas?

ringo
ringo
7 years ago

I have a golden retriever puppy. I can’t afford to take her to the vet. But now she was sufferung frim worm. How much garlic should i gave her?

Pauline
7 years ago

Sorry some dogs are violently sick after wormers. Particularly Frontal. My dog also starts itching after a chemical work and goes very lethargic. I will try natural remedies in future.

Heather
Heather
7 years ago

I don’t know if anyone still uses this page.and I don’t want to deal with a lot of argueing.I got a puppy before he was 6 weeks old.the breeder wasn’t taking care of them and the family had no choice it was either home them or put them down.thats all about the situation im going to say as to how I got him that early.anyhow.he came with a load of fleas.i took care of those.now he is 9 weeks old and weve been fighting worms for the last 3 weeks!!! I have given him pet armor for large round worm… Read more »

Jodi Morse
7 years ago

How much garlic do I give my dog per pound. I have 2 16 lb dachshunds, 1 25 lb bostone Terrier and 1 60 lb pit bull.

Dedra Chew
Dedra Chew
7 years ago

My dog has fleas and worms and my income is limited. And I’ve been crying ‘He’s a small shiztue weigh 17 pds! What can I do , I put white vinegar on him , bath him in flea citric shampoo . Put that oil stuff on him!! Plz help

Marilyn
Marilyn
7 years ago

How much do you give a small puppy for worms..

jessicag
jessicag
7 years ago

These are one of the deadliest types of dog worms because they directly attack the critical organ – “heart”. Hence, they are named “heartworms.” However, apart from the heart, these worms also lodge themselves onto the lungs.

Amanda
Amanda
7 years ago

What’s the doses on 8 month old dogs? ?

Jesse Hanson
Jesse Hanson
7 years ago

How much acv do you give a 20 pound puppy

Debbie
6 years ago

I would like to have an easy home remedy that will get rid of worms permantly, so want have to worry about the worms at least.

Pitbull lady
6 years ago

My dog is nursing pups and I wanted to try garlic for a de wormer but I wanna know if that’s even safe she got the worms from the pups and I also wanna know how much do I give to her she weighs about 40 PDs,pitbull!

Coonhound Mama
Coonhound Mama
6 years ago
Reply to  Pitbull lady

Pitbull Lady The puppies couldn’t have given the mother worms unless exposed. The mother would have passed them to the pups. A.C VINEGAR in the mothers water .5 tsp per cup-daily. Also get some garlic and chop half a clove once a week into whatever good you can sneak it in… Wet food is great for this treatment. Add a half tsp of coconut oil into that food as well. Once a week. It will work wonders after about 2 weeks. I have a 45 lb. coonhound and this has worked in the past. I keep up the treatment just… Read more »

DD\'s Mom
DD\'s Mom
6 years ago

When using DE, you want to be sure to add water or other liquid to their food. DE is drying and if no extra liquid is given with it, the dog may get constipated. We used 1/4 tsp of DE in each meal along with 1 Tbspn water or chicken broth added to their raw ground meat; 2 meals per day. Worms were all gone in 10 days or less but we kept him on it for 30 days to be sure no eggs survived. Dog is 10 lbs.

Teresa
Teresa
6 years ago

My dog has worms, again. I’ve taken her to a vet (at a local Pet Supplies Plus) and had her dewormed, twice. She’s a 7 month old Terrier mix. I live on a fixed income and can not at the present time afford to take her back to the vet. I live in an apartment building with other people and dogs. I ALWAYS clean up after my dog, but others do not. I need some help to get rid of these worms once and for all!!! I NEED SPECIFICS!