06/02/2025
Coconuts Blue Pet Treats now sells Diatomaceous Earth:
The Benefits Of Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous Earth is a dirt cheap way to control external and
internal parasites in your dog.
Diatomaceous Earth is a non-toxic, safe substance made up from crushed fossils of freshwater
organisms and marine life. Crushed to a fine powder and observed through a microscope, the
particles resemble bits of broken glass. Diatomaceous Earth is deadly to any insect yet completely
harmless to animals.
Diatomaceous Earth’s mode of action for insect and parasite control is strictly mechanical. The
microscopically sharp edges contact the insect or parasite, and pierce their protective coating, so
they soon dehydrate and die. The larvae is affected in the same way.
Internal parasites can be controlled by giving Diatomaceous Earth internally. It is very important to
note that it must be food grade – the earth used in gardens and pool filters can damage your dog.
Diatomaceous Earth can eliminate roundworms, whipworms, pinworms, and hookworms within
seven days of being fed daily. To be most effective, Diatomaceous Earth should be fed for at least
30 days, to catch all newly hatching eggs or the cycling of the worms through the lungs and back
to the stomach.
Another use for Diatomaceous Earth is the control of external parasites and flies. This is achieved
by dusting your dog with Diatomaceous Earth, along with his bedding area and surrounding
carpeted areas.
Other Uses
Diatomaceous Earth has also been reported in scientific literature to absorb methyl mercury, e-coli,
endotoxins, viruses, organophosphate pesticide residues, drug resides, and protein, perhaps even
the proteinaceous toxins produced by some intestinal infections. Given this, Diatomaceous Earth is
very useful as a detox solution, digestive aid and colon cleanser.
Dosage
For dogs, use one tablespoon per day in his food for dogs over 55 lbs. and one teaspoon per day
for small dogs and puppies. For external parasite control, simply rub the powder at full strength into
the coat for fleas and sprinkle on bedding.
