Fleas? Inexpensive, effective holistic option 

Have you heard about feeding food grade diatomaceous earth in wet food as a deworming solution?

Can human drink this? I read it’s good for humans too thanks doctor 👍🏻🙏🏼

Use a icing sugar shaker

After applying the powder should I give my cat a bath after?

@@MURZBO I hv heard of feeding it to the dog as a parasite/flea killer too

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What Hilary said, I agree 10x.

Same here in southern north America. Vets are horrible with how much they charge. Speacily for a loved one, my dog is my everything. They are horrible for using your love to rob you.

Yes I agree completely...50 years ago, when everyone’s grandmother had & could easily afford a cat .... 🇨🇦🇬🇧

Blame greed, and the fact that vets, insurance companies and the pharmaceutical industry collude to charge owners on the basis of "risk", rather than the actual cost of treatment, in terms of skill and medication. Actuaries use vets statistics to decide how often a pet might be expected to need a certain intervention on average, add a profit for the insurance company to the vets costs, and profits, and a sum for inflation, and set a monthly rate for pet insurance. Then there are extras, as pets age, or prove to be more expensive than average etc. Pharma look at the statistics, and calculate their drug charges likewise, even though drugs may be cheap to manufacture. If not insured, or uninsurable, ask your vet to consider a reduction in charge to a reasonable level for their services, or find a vet that is more flexible. Most vet meds are repurposed human drugs, often not specifically licensed for pets, and may be available over the pharmacy or supermarket counter for a much lower cost.

Thank you for your transparency!! I’m in NYC and I know the flea tick season is upon us with it getting warmer now. Couldn’t believe my recently adopted puppy who already tested negative for heartworm needed an appointment just to get some heartgard through Chewy prescription!! Found out the tablet given by the rescue caused seizures and eventually killed a friend’s dog, so I was hoping for some heartgard but looks like that’s not possible nowadays without having to pay for a vet visit. And couldn’t agree more about the poisons!! Revolution burned a hole into my then kitten’s back of her neck as a preventative when I tried telling them she has hot spots and they happen when she’s anxious- and she was misdiagnosed too! All to push an expensive corn and soy filled “hypoallergenic” cat food she wouldn’t touch. Unreal how this industry will tug on people’s emotions so they can’t think straight or look for other options. Gonna be using food grade DE on my soon to be 7 month old puppy this week!

@@jenniferlayala - Sorry the nightmares you are going thru with animal "doctors". I have had similar experiences here in CA. $$$ seems to be their professional goals, not helping and caring our fur babies. A real shame.

So true, our vet always push for vaccines. Once, I got fed up and told her: I don't really mind if the cat die, its just an animal, I had many cats back in my hometown, no one vaxx their animals there, and they live longer than here, so I won't vaxx him, she said I can get sick too, I said: I don't work through fear, its not me. I don't care either, see i am almost 59, I lives with ch kesn, ducks, dogs, cats, goose, pigeons, etc, my whole life, without you and your chemicals there, you won't convince me at this stage I my life, I have life too long to swallow your narrative.

@@theresa94010 I’m also in CA with similar experiences. One of my cats is a bit overweight and they wanted me to buy Science Diet’s food. I said I’d rather try to get him to be more active by playing with him more and cut down on the kibble (which is Orijen, no grains or filler).

@@HarpMuse - Orijen is wonderful, pakeful of fresh and raw animal ingredients, its called "whole-prey" diet. My two cats love its original recipe the best. I also supplement some canned food. A big bowl of fresh water is alway there. They spend their days outdoor catching bugs, bees, birds, climbing trees/fences, come in at dinner time to eat and sleep. They are perfectly happy and health. Keep away from "Specialty" or "science diets" at all cost.

Thank you! The toothbrush trick going from tail to neck did work so much more nicely with less dust, and the cats seemed to enjoy the brushing along the way. Again, thank you, I've had a mess of dust over here by the sprinkling method. :)

Thanks for the tips!

When you get a flea infestation do you apply the product to your cats daily? If so, for how many days? Do you bathe them at some point? Fleas are bad down here in Dallas during the summer! Thank you for your tips!

@@loribach534 I'm a diatom user and I've just adopted the toothbrush method mentioned above. I also had a near infestation. I never bathe the cats ... just a full body brushing of diatoms. no need to reapply as long as the diatoms don't get wet. If they get wet, then, yes, reapply. Takes a few days for fleas to 'dessicate/dehydrate' but most of them just hop off because they don't want to walk through the D Earth on the cats skin. If you're finding fleas in the house -- just do a super thorough vaccuum of every nook and cranny, and then use one of those duster thingys for diatoms (about $20 on Amazon) and 'pump' the earth around floor edges/skirting boards and just leave the diatoms there. It won't just get rid of fleas, but every other critter with an exo-skeleton. MUST be food grade diatoms. I also use a fine mist of a rosemary/cedar essential oil solution (Both rosemary and cedar are NOT harmful to cats at low doses) and fleas/ticks/wasps/bees all HATE Cedar. Ticks and fleas hate Rosemary. Fab if you can get Rosemary or Cedar in your. garden -- keeps the population down! If I ever run out of diatoms I use the Rosemary and Cedar spray exclusively -- and it DEF keeps fleas/ticks away from my cat. The only place that they get ticks is around the short fur on their faces. I can see these clearly and pick them off daily (you don't want rosemary/cedar essential oil, or even diatoms close to the eyes/mouth.) But there are NO ticks or fleas hiding in the deeper fur. I brush them each once daily just to remove the very occasional 'wanderer' in the deeper fur. For the Rosemary/Cedar spray -- use organic essential oils. Add a little natural soap (like Catillle) to a an 8 oz amber or cobalt glass pray bottle (found on Amazon). Add 10 drops Rosemary and 15 drops cedar to the table spoon or so of soap and fill the rest with water. Shake like crazy to dissipate the oils well. Spray onto your palms and then rub into cats fur from tail to head (and especially the ears), under the chin, and in the fluffy cheek area (but not around eyes or nose or too close to the mouth.) 100% works! I'm not lying. Even without the diatoms. It doesn't need to smell 'strong' to the human nose -- and the cat doesn't need to be licking tons of essential oils, but it's strong enough to keep the fleas/ticks away. Diatoms and Rosemary/Cedar oil -- it's all you need! Just do patch tests to make sure kitties are okay with it -- but I've researched, and cats tolerate cedar and rosemary well. Try not to make too much direct contact with skin if using Rosemary/Cedar -- jut make the fur smell! :) Test and trial -- you'll find the right solution.

@@threeharesmedia8958 Thank you so much for responding! My kittens did not respond well to bathing and I don't want to do it again. Luckily I was wearing dishwashing gloves as there are puncture marks all over them. I can only imagine what my hands would have looked like if I wasn't wearing them.

Kathy Norman i use it too. Great product. It works great on roaches and any other critter you want to dry put and die. Lol. Carrots are also great for killing worms. If your dog has fleas then there are tapeworms. Ugggh. I give carrot sticks to my dogs just in case and they also beg for them when im preparing veggies for my birds . If your dog doesnt like carrot sticks you can also shred them and add to a bit of canned food. Pumpkin seeds work great in killing worms.

@@cathyt144 Thank you for the reply! I will be giving the dogs some carrots to. HUM...mY chickens will love them to and I wonder if they work on humans the same way?

Where do you buy this product?

Thanks Kathy

@@nancymillan2447 I get mine at the feed store. you can get it on line. Just make sure it is FOOD GRADE because there are different types.

And the famous White Cliffs of Dover are made from fossilized diatoms, too!

@@MaryAnnNytowl not exactly... The Chalk Cretaceous cliffs in Kent and Sussex are formed from the calcareous (calcium carbonate, chalk) fossil shells of Foraminifera - marine amoebic protozoa - animals, which feed on bacteria and detritus in the plankton populations of shallow seas, whereas diatomacious earth is comprised of the fossil siliceous (silicon dioxide, silica) frustules (half-shells) of lacrustine (from freshwater lakes) green algae - plants called diatoms which photosynthesize their carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water in sunlight. There are also marine diatomaceous earth deposits too.

Great idea! Ty.

That’s how we apply it too!!!

I use a blush brush. I also use those to apply DE to my plants. Works great.

Freshwater diatomaceous earth food grade work just the same?

Fleas in the grass, ur dog eats one flea and now dog has worms, if miss one day oh my. Can you think of something else

Fantastic, I'm so happy she's better:)

Over vaccination is truly a danger that doctors do not wish to discuss.

Why are people still breeding dogs in 2022, when there are so many homeless dogs in need? So weird to force animals to mate, then sell off their babies for money.

Yeah, we have used frontline before but the more I read about those treatments the more I freak. We have 7 indoor cats we are fostering and more outside as a semi feral colony. so I want to do something better.

As a Yorkie breeder, how can someone locate you for business purposes?

I used it when I lived in Belize, for scorpions that got into my house :)

Doesn’t it damage the carpet fibers?

she probably didnt want dust in her eyes

Please make sure the D.E. is NO where near your turtle(it is cold blooded & Diatomaceous Earth(D.E.) may cause serious problems/death with it).

Rick Sanchez I was under the same impression. Nothing wrong with being educated tho so it’s good to know. Regardless I’ll make sure to keep it away from my turtle, Irma 👍🏻 🐢

BEWARE. Diatomacious earth is EXTREMELY dangerous to breathe, as it is made of crystalline silica and can cause SILICOSIS and reduce your ability to breathe - PERMANENTLY.

Tom Rhodes I’m not questioning your warning, but do you know if any sources or articles where I can read more on this?

Randy V it took 3 seconds to find. This is from webMD, [Lung disease: Some forms of diatomaceous earth may be harmful to the lungs, especially if inhaled. Breathing in diatomaceous earth might result in lung problems in people that already have some problems in their lungs. This includes asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), etc. Use cautiously.”]

Hi, I’m in a battle for 15 days now and I’m going crazy now. Did you try the diatomaceous? Did it work? I’m ready to go right now. I hope you see this message. Thank you!!!☀️🌼🌼🌼

It works...

The ONLY issue with DE is its dust; you don't want to get it in your or your pets' eyes, nor do you want to let them or yourself breathe it.

Remember he said,Food grade😊

@@GV710 what does that have to do with anything I said? Food grade or not they’re still silicates and could potentially harm you.

yes! My dog almost died a week ago from reaction to Simparico Trio! I’m done with all that chemical pesticides. This looks much more our style- natural and easy. Thanks.

Can you give me the link please...thank you..

Can someone please post the Link. Thank you in advance appreciate it.

Did it work

Cat nets ? Please tell me more!!

Diatomaceous earth kills beneficial insects. Nematodes work great in yards for killing fleas.

Can you please tell me your vet's name in Oakland CA? I live close by there! Thank you!

hi! I see Dr Christine Johnson at creature comfort holistic @@hairworks8864

I hope you never have one you have to watch suffer and die from feline leukemia, then. It's a really heartbreaking thing to watch. And if any of your pets were for some weird reason end up biting someone, if they haven't had their rabies shot, they WILL be taken from you, and you WON'T be getting them back. I agree that nearly all medicines for pets are way overpriced, but some are very important.

@@MaryAnnNytowl I did have a cat die from feline leukemia. One of my first ones, who I'd had vaccinated against it.

@@MaryAnnNytowl Had 2 cats die from Feline Leukemia and they were vaccinated. The vet said they already had the virus before they were vaxxed. I refused to have our current cat vaxxed for Feline Leukemia and he is 10 years old. The others were younger than 3 years. The cat we had before our current cat was not vaxxed for Feline Leukemia and she lived to 17 years old. They all were up-to-date on the rabies vaccine, though. I also waited 2 years to get another cat after the last cat died from leukemia so it would be gone from our area.

The COVID jab had COVID in it, so I don't trust "vaccines" for preventing anything! I also had 2 cats in my life that died from feline leukemia. It is heartbreaking to see it in your beloved cats! 😭

Where did u put the DE to kill the ants?

@@Kim-yy8kl around outside edges of house, i wore a mask and keep animals away until it settles. You can dust dogs but make sure they don't inhale

Thank you Gayle!

Glad it was helpful!

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The stray cats are what bring the fleas in my yard. My dog is ok when it's not around. Guess they are a magnet for them

​@@nofd1977any critter is a magnet for fleas. They will even bite people if critters aren't nearby, I've been told.

DE ingested has been claimed to treat internal parasites, but that's nonsense. It kills parasites by the very sharp edges the fossilized diatoms have. When those microscopic little fossils get wet, they become mush. That mush no longer has any sharp edges - which you should be thankful for, because if it did, it would totally destroy ALL of the intestinal microbiome that the critters NEED to survive. DE works wonders OUTSIDE the body, when it's DRY, but once dampened, it's just white mud.

yes, they will bite people! @@MaryAnnNytowl

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Does it work on cats and I put it in their food. ( I know food grade only ) .

Thanks chinookvalley

BEWARE. Diatomacious earth is EXTREMELY dangerous to breathe, as it is made of crystalline silica and can cause SILICOSIS and reduce your ability to breathe - PERMANENTLY.

chinookvalley My question is: if it's deadly for 'bugs' how is it 'healthy' enough for animals and humans to eat???

Tom Rhodes .

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Yeah my dogs were on 100$ monthly flea ez I can’t do it with cats and rabbits. Going to try these and pray👍🏻❤️

@@tinawindham6958 any updates? how did it go?

My vet told me it didn't work.. then I told him that is what I've used on all my stray kittens and he acted like it was a miracle

How do you use DE to get rid of slugs?

Vets don't like to lose money.

100% agree. Tula is awesome..

Salt works but I watched a video may not kill eggs may have leave longer kill eggs that hatchb

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You're welcome! I also uploaded a DIY flea shampoo too. check that out! Also, I'll be having a free webinar tomorrow. Feel free to join! www.thedogsupplement.com/webinar/ - Dr. Jones

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Don’t forget to pit on their belly too

Thank you so much. Went to the feed store and got food grade. Looking forward to using it on my 12 year old dog and in my home

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Did the DE clog up your vacuum sweeper?

@@dianne8340 No...I put about a quarter size amount in it.

Very dangerous to breathe in. Hope you warn guests that you douse your home with that stuff.

Oh Jason- please research properly before spreading unnecessary fear. Your concern is with pool grade DE - when very clearly he is talking about very safe FOOD GRADE! Don't scare folks off something that is truly safe and works!

Regular salt in the carpet is a cheaper alternative to DE.

Please don't use borax anywhere near your pets; this can kill them. Use baking soda instead. Just because something is natural does not mean it isn't toxic. For example, mercury is purified and natural but your don't want to eat it.

Thanks - Borax also works well for control in the house

​@@illyanka8777no. Borax is nontoxic to pets externally, and is actually used in some pet care products. Borax CAN be irritating to the skin and eyes, so it is important to keep your pets away while you apply it, until you get the excess cleaned up. If ingested, though, borax can cause vomiting and diarrhea in pets, so if you suspect your pet has somehow eaten any borax, contact your veterinarian for help. But unless they EAT it, it is NOT dangerous to pets. Just don't get the dust (like any dust) in their eyes. _~shrug~_ I've used borax and DE both for fleas in the house, for my whole life, and my mother before me used borax, too (before DE was so easily located). We're talking about 6 decades, total, and we have NEVER had a pet get even mildly ill from it, in all that time. and you just have to keep them away while you put the dust down, until you're done causing any of the dust to be in the air. PLUS, if you're making dust up high enough that YOU might inhale it, YOU need to wear a dust mask.

@@illyanka8777 Borax is a commonly used remedy for fleas in Hawaii where fleas are awful. I used it for years and never had any untoward effects in my animals and family.

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