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| Internal Parasites |
Many types of internal parasites can affect your dog or cat. The most common in the dog are roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. The most common in the cat are roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. Common protozoal parasites are coccidia and giardia. They are easily detected through microscopic examination except giardia and whipworms.
Roundworms (ascarids—Toxicaris canis and cati) usually do not cause a clinical symptoms in healthy, well-cared-for animals, except for diarrhea and occasional vomiting and coughing (as the larvae of the worm migrates). They may be transmitted to puppies and kittens from their mothers (in utero) or from exposure to the stool of an infested animal. Unless the animals are debilitated, they do not cause problems or may even outgrow these worms by six months of age. If your new puppy or kitten appears pot-bellied or unthrifty, or has diarrhea, you may wish to have the youngster tested and treated with conventional medications such as piperazine, milbemycine oxime, (Interceptor) or fenbendazole (Panacur).
Hookworms (ancylostomiasis) and whipworms (tricuriasis) are more serious internal parasites and can cause bloody stool, diarrhea, weight loss and lower bowel problems such as colitis. Tapeworms (cestodiasis), which are transmitted by the bite of fleas, usually cause no symptoms, but they can cause weight loss. Since tapeworms are long, segmented worms, the segments can break off and actually crawl out the rectum (they look like white or beige grains of flattened rice). This causes itching, which you’ll see as licking and rubbing of the hindquarters. Coccidia and giardia usually require the antibacterial drug metronidazole (Flagyl)
Natural treatment and prevention of intestinal parasites in dogs can be supported by the old home remedy, garlic. Don’t be put off by the studies that have concluded that garlic doesn’t work. Of course it doesn’t! Garlic is not fatal to all worms like potent medications, and likewise no deworming medication should be seen as a “cure” for worms. The scientific community is looking at it from the wrong point of view.
Worms thrive in a kitten or puppy that has an immature immune system or in adult animals in a compromised or run-down condition. The intestinal tract of an infested animal is usually clogged with mucus and breakdown products from improper diets and toxic overload, and the worms simply take advantage of the animal’s impaired state. Worms thrive in mucous and wastes.
Garlic acts as an intestinal purifier to dissolve excess mucus accumulations in the intestinal tract, thereby freeing the intestinal immune system so it can fight off worms without any help from chemicals. Mucus gives the worms a place to flourish, and when it is removed by the garlic, the worms become vulnerable. Rather than killing them, the garlic simply makes your animal an unattractive place for the worms to live. If your pet is heavily infested with internal parasites, his or her intestines may need a double dose of garlic to help restore a clean intestinal lining. Again, if infested and clinically sick, see your veterinarian for conventional therapy. |
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| Garlic cloves or Aged Garlic tablets |
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Cat/Small Dog (1–14 lb) 1/2 clove fresh garlic per meal or 1/2 capsule aged garlic supplement 2x per day |
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Medium Dog (15–34 lb): 1 clove fresh garlic per meal or 1 capsule aged garlic supplement 3x per day |
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Large and Giant Dogs (35–85+ lb): 2-3 cloves fresh garlic per meal or 2 capsule garlic supplement 2X per day |
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| Caution: Excessive amounts of garlic can cause anemia. Follow the above doses. See your veterinarian if your animal is clinically ill with worms or during the treatment. |
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| No More Worms and Fungi |
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Cats and Small Dogs (1-14 lb) 5 drops |
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Medium Dogs (15-34 lb) 7 drops |
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Large Dogs (35-84 lb) 10 drops |
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Giant Dogs (85+ lb) 12 drops |
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