By Lora from Rio Vista, CA
When it comes to parvo, I can tell first hand that you can save your dogs from parvo at home but it is still costly and you must take care of them every 2 hours or so and if you don't catch it in time you will lose them anyways. It is very important to run an IV into them for fluids and to administer a medication that I purchased called "Parvaid and Bactrum" as ordered on the instructions.
You can look this medication up on line and see the costs and providers for it. The only way you can get an IV runner and fluids is through your local vet or animal clinics. Some provided them at a recent cost and some will not. Then every 2-4 hours you run some fluid and administer the medication.
For further information lookup Parvo on the internet and home remedies, I know that you will also need malasses, tea and some other herbs in your house that helps fight the bacteria. The molasses goes on the tongue a few times a day. I have saved 3 of my dogs this way. But please don't forget that the best way to save these dogs is go to the closet Tractor Trailor Supply store and you can purchase a "7 in 1" shot for your puppies at six weeks before they even get sick and this will prevent the parvo.
Hello Lora. I have to agree with "K9Cats". I've never heard of a safe and sure fire home remedy for worms in pets and I don' think it is worth the risk to experiment with store brands or home cures. Please work with your vet to solve this problem as it is not that costly and offers a high return of effectiveness. I am sure you will be glad you did! Good luck and best health wishes for all.
Intestinal worms, Diatomacious earth. Natural. Must be food grade. Even for humans. "They" say 75% of humans have worms. Vets hate me. It cuts down on their sales of poisons. Vaccine poison, worm poison, skin poison. My old fashioned vet loves me for it. Heart worm, you must see and treat via the vet. Very dangerous. If you suspect heart worm or live in an area that has heart worm you must test via the vet.
I have worked for a Veterinarian for over 27 years. I have to tell you there is not a home remedy to get rid of worms in your pets. I don't care how many people tell you otherwise. Please call your Veterinarian and take in a fecal sample so your Dr. can prescribe the appropriate medication for your pet.
Go to a feedstore and get a bag of diatomaceous earth. Call first and find out if it's sold in small sizes. It cost me $2 for a 1 pound bag.
It can be mixed in the animal's food or applied to its coat. It works and it's cheap:
"Pets:
In case a bug decides to take up residence in their fur. You can protect them and yourself with Fossil Shell Flour (diatomaceous earth). When lightly rubbed into their coats it is very effective against fleas, ticks, lice, and other pests on pet dogs, cats, and their premises. You can puff it into the soft furniture in your house, the rug and all over the basement too.
Diatomaceous Earth Kills Pests Naturally - It is a mineral dust mined from quarries that kills the insects when they come in contact with it and it does vaporize or go away over time. Once it's in place it works every time and it's nontoxic..
It can also be used as an organic wormer and will kill any worms or parasites the pets may have.
* Cows/Horses get 1-2 oz per day
* Sheep/Goats/Hogs get 1/2 oz per day
* Cats get 1/2 teaspoon per day
* Large Cats - 1 teaspoon
* Kittens - 1/4 teaspoon
* Dog 100 lbs + - 2 tablespoon
* 50 - 100lbs - 1 tablespoon
* Under 50 lbs - 1 teaspoons
* Mini dogs - 1/2 teaspoon ..." -
http://www.dirtworks.net/Diatomaceous-Earth.html
I would try pumpkin seed oil. Buy the capsules and open one up and put on his food. I don't know how long you would do this but its a vegetable oil. I think that pumpkin seed iol is okay for dogs. It prevents parasites and tapeworms in people so why wouldn't it work for dogs. Dogs can have pumpkin can't they? use 1/2 capsule in am for puppy. Give it a try.
Cathy from MA
Has anyone used tobacco for worms? I thought that was a old recipe for treating worms, but not sure what type?
By eleczivalric
By K9cats10/04/2011Hello,
First of all, do you know which type of worms your baby has? Please take a fecal sample to your Veterinarian so he/she can do a fecal float to determine which type there are.. ie: Tapeworms, hook worms, roundworms? I have worked for a Veterinarian for over 27 years and I know for a fact that tobacco can be fatal to a dog/cat. Your veterinarian will dispense the proper medication to your fur-baby to rid him of any parasites. Good luck
Is there a home remedy for worms in dogs?
By Melissa
By FARSTAR09/10/2012What kind of worms are you talking about?
In the best interest of your Dog the only person who can tell you about treatment for worms of any kind is your Veterinarian.
<h3>PLEASE READ RE: PARVO</h3>
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I'm a Vet Tech spending my weekend at home after a long week at work with a puppy who was brought into my clinic diagnosed with parvo. The owner did not have funds to treat it the first time she brought her pet in (3 days ago) and we asked her to please consider relinquishing her pet so she had a better chance of survival.
<p>Owner declined, treated at home with "online treatments" and brought her back 3 days later on deaths door. At this moment 12 hours into treatment I'm still only maybe 25% optimistic this pet will live based on the condition she is in and the history I've seen with Parvovirus in the field over the last couple of years.
<p>I can't even begin to describe how heartbreaking it is that this poor girl didn't get urgent treatment. Trust me when Vet Techs tell you that your pet needs urgent treatment...we mean it! We understand financial constraints...the VAST majority of us make under $15,000 a year and are in it for the love of animals...we're broke too! but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE if you cannot provide adequate care for a pet (including emergency care) DO NOT GET A PET TO BEGIN WITH.
<p>The argument can be made that if everyone who didn't have a thousand + dollars available gave up their pet that many animals would give up a long healthy life with people who love them, but on the other side of the spectrum I see so many untreated painful ear infections, diarrhea cases that go on for painful months because owners cannot afford proper diagnostics to prescribe the right meds, and relinquished pets for Parvo because they've already given up on their "starter puppy" because it's cheaper to start over than take a chance to fix the one they've got.
<p>Sure the hospital gave me a break on the cost of meds because I work there and I have the training to provide adequate around the clock care, but although this poor girl may not make it I'm sacrificing hundreds of my own precious (and few) dollars just to make sure this kid has a fighting chance because there was a selfish person out there not willing to give up her accessory when she starting getting sick thinking she could give it "a whirl" at home.
<p>Pets may be our best friends, but they depend on us for care much like children. Please find your puppy another home if you cannot afford to take care of it. On the other hand small daily sacrifices in your routine add up quickly into paid vet bills.
<p>Good luck to all and a sleepless night to all of us attempting to save our valued family members...BUT PLEASE... FROM A VET TECH WHO DOES IT FOR LOVE AND NOT MONEY...DO NOT FEED YOUR ANIMAL BLEACH IN ORDER TO TRY TO HELP YOUR PUPPY! The success stories you hear from this site are the same 20% of puppies that would've survived without treatment. Irritating the lining of the intestines with a chemical as harsh a bleach (even if diluted) is one of the worst things you can do for a pet who's gastrointestinal system is under attack.
<p.Good luck to all and please find the bravery to get your friend the best care possible, even if it means finding him/her a new home. Look around and I'm sure you'll find a hospital within a 25 sq mile radius that will take in pets and attempt to treat them for free if you're willing to give them up. Call the hospitals in the yellow pages line by line if you must.
<p>If there is any doubt in what the right thing to do is...look into those sad sick eyes...if the roles were reversed they'd gladly do the best they could for you. (09/23/2007)
<p>By VetTech</p>
<h3>RE: Home Remedies for Dog</h3>
Acidophilis....buy it over the counter at your local pharmacy. (09/23/2007)
<p>By </p>
<h3>RE: Home Remedies for Dog</h3>
If your puppy has parvo first of all don't panic always go to your vet. But if that is not an option, like for me, I treated my German Shepard puppy at home. I gave her a small dose of pepto bismol like one teaspoon, followed by a cup of pedialyte to keep her hydrated every two hours non-stop. it was many sleepless nights. I also gave her like a cup of water with like 10 drops of chlorine in it once in a while but not that often. This happened like 6 months ago and I still have my beautiful LUNA with me (thats my doggy's name). if you have no other option try this at home it worked for me. (09/29/2007)
<p>By IsI</p>
<h3>When is it SAFE to walk my puppy and not worry he might get</h3>
I have a 3 month and 3 weeks old male pit bull puppy. He's had all his first shots and his rabies, I wanted to know when is it SAFE to take him out for a walk, without worrying that he might get parvo? (10/02/2007)
<p>By </p>
<h3>RE: Home Remedies for Dog</h3>
Do you even understand what parvo does to a dog. The inside of the intestine comes off and this cause hypovouliemic shock and death. You are insane to give a dog bleach, you are poisoning an already sick animal. Take the dog to a vet, and may not even be parvo, so many other problems look and even smell like parvo, intussusception comes to mind right off the bat, as well as a massive infection from swallowing a foreign body. And most vets will work out a payment plan if your broke, just remember would you drink bleach, its not a pharmaceutical, its a poison. (10/06/2007)
<p>By Dina</p>
<h3>RE: Home Remedies for Dog</h3>
Every single one of you who has a dog who is sick and doesn't want to take them to the vet because of money needs to find their dog another home where they will be properly taken care of.
<p>I am the proud owner of 3 beautiful dogs, and I take each of them to the vet every year for a check up and their shots. Besides getting them checked out once a year, I keep them on HeartGuard and Frontline. I also take them to the vet anytime I suspect they are sick, even if I don't have the money. I have been seeing my vet for 10 years now and will work with me on payments. If you talk to your local vet, I am sure they will work with you.
<p>So quit looking online for remedies. Giving your dog bleach is going to poison them. Give your dog what they deserve.. proper treatment, care, and love NO MATTER WHAT! (10/07/2007)
<p>By </p>
<h3>RE: Home Remedies for Dog</h3>
Do not give a puppy with parvo bleach, but it is important to bleach everything the dog may have come in contact with. I.E. your yard, clothing, furniture etc.. This is no walk in the park! Take the pup to the vet immediately, and pray! We have a dog there right now, and if he dies it will be our third dog in less that 1 year. This is the only one with parvo though. It is very serious, very sad, and very expensive.But he's also family.DO not wait! Symptoms can very, but the vomiting, diarrhea and not eating, are almost sure signs of parvo! Be strong, your dog's need your strength! Good luck!! (10/12/2007)
<p>By Crystal</p>
<h3>RE: Home Remedies for Dog</h3>
As a dog breeder, I can tell you it is NOT parvo. Parvo KILLS in 2-3 days, the dog will not eat or drink,they have vomiting and diarrhea. It sounds more like TAPE worms or an intestinal blockage.
Is he eating and having NORMAL bowel movements? If so that is a good sign. Is he coughing? If so, he could have heart worms in the final stage. The dog needs to be checked by a vet, and maybe you could make payments. (10/12/2007)
<p> By <a href="http://www.thriftyfun.com/profile.l ... uot;>Lafaughn</a></p>
<h3>RE: Home Remedies for Dog</h3>
My pup died last weekend- the one with PARVO.. I took him to the vet and that is what the vet said it was. He was trying to fight it, but it didn't work =( Not even two days later my dads dog came down with the same thing! Little did I know my friend let her down in my room where the sick pup was.. Once again the vet did say it was PARVO.. I have three healthy dogs that haven't gotten sick or anything from it. They've been kept up on their shots and even got another PARVO/Distemper shot- to prevent it. Parvo is really bad right now where I am- (10/16/2007)
<p> By <a href="http://www.thriftyfun.com/profile.l ... quot;>TraceyG</a></p>
<h3>my puppy as worms and i need help!!</h3>
My 6 wk old puppy just threw up a huge like 3 ft white worm. my mom says to feed her a small ball of tobacco and that will get rid of her worms. I'm going to try this but if anyone has any other advise that might help PLEASE let me know I'd really greatly appreciate it, I cant afford to take her to the vet for another 2 weeks so I just need something to help until then! Please email me anything suggestions or tips you might have THANK YOU tabitha, ternanook05 AT yahoo.com (10/24/2007)
<p>By tabitha</p>
Here is advice for home remedies from the ThriftyFun community. You should always seek medical advice from a professional veterinarian or the Humane Society, often they can help with financial assistance.
By gailanne
By Connie
By Joan415
Call vets and vet schools nearby and tell them your situation. See if they have any ideas. Call local pet store chain, too, ask them if they have any advice for getting treatment for the dog when you can't afford.
Type "Dog rescue" and where you live into Google see if any non-profits come up and call them. There may be a charity or service in your area that may be able to help.
Contact your local Humane Society and see if they can offer assistance. Maybe they'll have a look at the dog.
If you go to church, ask for advice and help there.
Spend an hour on the phone and it may payoff. You likely will get some free advice and may find some assistance for your situation.
Keep your head up and keep working at it!
By Stan
By Ann
By Linne
Editor's Note: Veterinarians list garlic as a poison to dogs. Many lay people swear by it. Please do some research on this subject before deciding for yourself.
By Lafaughn
Also after reading a ton of stuff about this I will be ridding the dog house of fleas (re-paint inside ) and get the fleas off the dogs as well. I don't see them scratching but I understand that tapeworms and fleas are found together. Hope everything comes out all right!
By BlueMountain
By SJ
10 pounds hamburger meat [the cheapest kind]
1 lg. box of Total cereal
1 lg. box oatmeal
1 jar of wheat germ
1 1/4 cup veg oil
1 1/4 cup of un-sulfured molasses
10 raw eggs and shells
10 envelopes of unflavored gelatin
pinch of salt
Mix all ingredients together, much like you would a meatloaf.
Divide into 10 quart freezer bags and freeze.
Thaw as needed and feed raw.
Make sure to keep the dog on flea meds, as fleas carry worms, and what happens is the fleas bite, so the dog turns around and does that funny little nibble on their skin to stop the itching, they in turn ingest the flea, and the nice worms get passed along to them. So if the dog has fleas and worms, treating the worms will do no good until the fleas are under control. its a vicious cycle. (06/13/2008)
By K
She just started scooting on her butt for whatever relief that could offer her. But I would like your opinion on why she is scooting on her butt, and if this new area is the reason for it, or if the kennel was a probable contact. ???
I am thinking the dog has worms, but I'm not sure. I'm just babysitting my sister's dog until she recovers. My home has had no animals whatsoever, so there is no contamination from my position...
Any help you can give me will be gratefully appreciated. Thank you, Pat, the dog babysitter (11/15/2008)
By Pat
At my husband's office in rural Oregon this costs $5.00. This may or may not be all that's needed but it's a place to start. It's not the fault of the kennel. I'd get the glands expressed and see if that takes care of the problem. Start simple and advance if you need to. (11/15/2008)
By Glenn'sMom
By Kimberly H.
By Magritmajt
By muttmom
Here is advice for home remedies from the ThriftyFun community. You should always seek medical advice from a professional veterinarian or the Humane Society, often they can help with financial assistance.
By Gailanne
By Connie
By Joan415
Call vets and vet schools nearby and tell them your situation. See if they have any ideas. Call local pet store chain, too, ask them if they have any advice for getting treatment for the dog when you can't afford.
Type "Dog rescue" and where you live into Google see if any non-profits come up and call them. There may be a charity or service in your area that may be able to help.
Contact your local Humane Society and see if they can offer assistance. Maybe they'll have a look at the dog.
If you go to church, ask for advice and help there.
Spend an hour on the phone and it may payoff. You likely will get some free advice and may find some assistance for your situation.
Keep your head up and keep working at it!
By Stan
By Ann
By Linne
Editor's Note: Veterinarians list garlic as a poison to dogs. Many lay people swear by it. Please do some research on this subject before deciding for yourself.
By Lafaughn
I will try crushed pumpkin seed shells at the rate of 1 and a half table spoons once a day for four days, if that does not drag anything out, I'll use the long grasses that I see them chewing on our walks. I'll chop it to eight inch lengths and mix it thoroughly with their moistened meals for four days failing that I will try that same grass treatment only using congealed fat as someone else suggested, failing that I'll go on line and purchase the drugs required at a huge price reduction over what the vet charged. But I will not give my dog tobacco.
Also after reading a ton of stuff about this I will be ridding the dog house of fleas (re-paint inside ) and get the fleas off the dogs as well. I don't see them scratching but I understand that tapeworms and fleas are found together. Hope everything comes out all right!
By BlueMountain
By SJ
10 pounds hamburger meat [the cheapest kind]
1 lg. box of Total cereal
1 lg. box oatmeal
1 jar of wheat germ
1 1/4 cup veg oil
1 1/4 cup of un-sulfured molasses
10 raw eggs and shells
10 envelopes of unflavored gelatin
pinch of salt
Mix all ingredients together, much like you would a meatloaf.
Divide into 10 quart freezer bags and freeze.
Thaw as needed and feed raw.
Make sure to keep the dog on flea meds, as fleas carry worms, and what happens is the fleas bite, so the dog turns around and does that funny little nibble on their skin to stop the itching, they in turn ingest the flea, and the nice worms get passed along to them. So if the dog has fleas and worms, treating the worms will do no good until the fleas are under control. its a vicious cycle. (06/13/2008)
By K
At my husband's office in rural Oregon this costs $5.00. This may or may not be all that's needed but it's a place to start. It's not the fault of the kennel. I'd get the glands expressed and see if that takes care of the problem. Start simple and advance if you need to. (11/15/2008)
By Glenn'sMom
By Kimberly H.
By Magritmajt
By muttmom
What home products can I buy to get rid of worms from a puppy. I don't always have money to buy wormer, so what home remedy can I use other than garlic?
By xmas from Houston, TX
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