Remember that our pet friends are close companions that need attention and can’t help themselves. As many people today are trying to “get off the grid”, alternative ideas pop up out of necessity even in the area of animal care. A dewormer used by many independently minded folks, to take care of parasites in dogs and cats, is the natural plant extract combination of black walnut hull, thyme, and cloves. This post is not veterinary advice, so check with your local animal hospital if you still want to go the “establishment route” for pet meds, – but here’s what I use for my dogs and cats for deworming.
I grate about a cup of green hulls from those fallen from a black walnut tree in September. I grow English thyme in my back yard, of which I pick and finely chop about a tablespoon of the plant. (you can use store bought dried thyme from the spice shelf) Next I take about a teaspoon of dried clove stems (store bought), and crush them in a bowl. I then take the grated walnut hull, thyme, and clove – put it all in a glass quart mason jar, and pour enough in Vodka to fill an inch over the level of the plant combination. The lid is screwed on and I place it away from sunlight on a shelf, but shake it once a day for about two weeks. After the mixture has soaked for the two week period, I pour the mixture (dark brown now) through a fine mesh strainer into a medicine bottle. The dosage I use on my dogs is 25 drops for medium sized dogs ( 40-
Also, pumpkin seeds contain an amino acid known as cucurbitin. This chemical agent is effective in eliminating worms, and has been used successfully against those nasty tapeworms. The de-worming agents in pumpkin seeds paralyze and eliminate worms from the digestive system in pets and humans.
How to Use:
The most effective parasitic removal from pumpkin seeds occurs when dried fresh seeds are ground into a powder and sprinkled on top of your dog’s food. Or if you prefer, made into a paste and mixed with wet dog food. A good way to home make it is by grinding raw pumpkin seeds in a coffee grinder. Dosage is 1/4 teaspoon per 15 pounds of the dog’s weight in each meal. Administer for two weeks. You can probably “Google” for your dog or cat’s specific weight dosage. Consult a holistic vet before administering.
October 1st, 2009 at 4:47 pm Do we live in the United States or France. What is 60 grams? Have pounds and ounces disappeared?
October 1st, 2009 at 9:28 pm OK I edited the dosage directions for the pumpkin seed dewormer, and just used the teaspoon amount instead, so that nobody has to weigh the seed powder. That should clarify it.
October 10th, 2009 at 5:08 pm thanks Ken I am sure this will also work for cats as well have started looking more into Natural remedies for out pets their health is important we are not allowed a dog where we live now but hopefully when we find a place in the rural area closer to the hills here we can look into that I am wanting a Lab they are great friends loyal and good hunters I am looking to probably survive alone if that is Yah’s will then that is what I need to do and so maybe the kids by then will see the wisdom of what Mom is doing at least they are listening and don’t think I am nutty for getting gear now. Maybe I will find like minded individuals here. The hunting thing is going to be something I need to learn but there is always fish and I am going to buy dehydrated meats and make jerky this year so I am not going to give up and I am not depending upon the economy to get better just keep doing what I need to do until it is not possible any more and the time comes to get out of the way. Love to all and Blessings in Jesus Christ! Pray for me I need strength, wisdom and financial but all is getting much better!