Diatom Flour (Diatomaceous Earth)
For Cats and Dogs:
Protect your pets with Diatom Flour (food-grade Diatomaceous Earth). When lightly rubbed into their coats or dusted where they sleep, it can effectively kill fleas, ticks, lice, and other pests that bother dogs, cats, and birds. (It kills bed bugs as well). It can also be used as an organic wormer and will kill worms or parasites the your pet may have. When using as a de-wormer, mix the Diatom Flour into their food as follows:
- Large Cats - 1 teaspoon
- Kittens - 1/4 teaspoon
- Dogs 100 lbs + - 1-2 tablespoons
- Dogs 50 - 100lbs - 1 tablespoon
- Dogs Under 50 lbs - 1 teaspoon
- Mini dogs - 1/2 teaspoon
As pets get older, they also get sore joints. With Diatom Flour they will feel better. Apply to moist kennel areas to reduce odors, dry the area, and prevent pest breeding. Deodorizing and absorption are natural functions of DE, so add to kitty litter to absorb odors and keep the litter box drier.
For Livestock:
Horses, Cows, Pigs, Sheep, Goats, Rabbits, Chickens and others will benefit from the use of Diatom Flour. It is completely safe and nontoxic.
Some of the benefits that have been observed:*
- Control of fleas and ticks
- Stimulates basic metabolism
- Converts feed better
- Reduces the desire to lick soil
- Scouring or diarrhea: when fed it seems to act as a material that draws both virus and bacteria out of the body and solidifies the stool
- Reduces odor and moisture in barns and stalls
- Better coat and hoof condition
- Keeps fly larvae from developing in manure, noticeably reducing the fly population
- Reduces annual vet bills--Decreased Mortality
- In Cattle: Decreased Mastitis
- Dairy Cattle: Increased milk production
- Kills parasites without chemicals
- Better egg production, stronger eggs, and reduces overall animal stress
- Added to livestock waters, will prevent algae from growing
For Dog and Cat Owners
Diatom Flour (Food-grade Diatomaceous Earth) can also benefit pet owners. It's beneficial effects fall into three main categories:
1. Kills Parasites / Removes Toxins
Diatomaceous Earth looks like a cylinder full of holes--resembling Rice Chex Cereal. (See image to right, magnified 7000 times) This cylinder has a very strong negative charge. As these millions of cylinders move through the stomach and digestive tract, they attract and absorb fungi, protozoa, viruses, endotoxins, pesticides and drug residues, E-Coli, and heavy metals. These are trapped inside the cylinder and passed out of the body. In addition, any larger parasites that happen to be in the stomach or digestive tract are "cut up" and killed by the sharp edges of the Diatomaceous Earth. All of these activities result in a much healthier body with less sickness. This better feeling comes from all the "junk" being removed from the body and by giving the immune system the "jump start" it needs.
2. Cleanses Digestive Track
Diatomaceous Earth is very hard. On the hardness scale where diamonds are a 9, Diatomaceous Earth is a 7. This is very important, because as those millions of tiny hard and sharp Diatomaceous Earth cylinders pass through the small and large intestines, they "scrub" the walls. After only a few months of taking Diatomaceous Earth, the intestine wall is no longer coated with mucus and molds but CLEAN!! The advantages of this are several:
- Regular bowel movements (This is the #1 comment everyone makes about DE)
- Healthier Colon. This is especially important as we get older. A clean healthy colon keeps away polyps, cancers, and ulcers.
- Many users report increased energy and needing less sleep. This is a result of all the food and nutrients that are taken in being better absorbed into the blood stream. With a coated colon---many nutrients never get absorbed.
3. Supplies Silica
A small amount of Diatomaceous Earth gets absorbed into the blood stream as silica. One of the benefits of Silica is that it helps to destroy bad fats. Most people report that taking Diatomaceous Earth has lowered their cholesterol by 40-50 points. Many people are also amazed at how their high blood pressure goes down. Other benefits include:
- Sore joints and ligaments feel better
- Skin clears up (acne-age spots-psoriasis)
- Hair and nails are stronger and grow faster
- Stronger teeth and gums
- Healthier respiratory tract---less coughing
*DISCLAIMER Content on this site is for reference purposes only, based on reviews from users of diatomaceous earth. It is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed healthcare professional. User statements regarding this dietary supplement have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Those with health problems, pregnancy or who are nursing are specifically advised that they should consult their physician before taking any nutritional supplement.
Any food grade diatomaceous earth uses other than those approved by the EPA, FDA, or USDA are are "unapproved"; they have not been tested or verified by any scientific measures. All statements made on this website are solely based upon personal reports coming from hundreds of users of diatomaceous earth.