Is there something I can add to kitten and cat food to rid them of worms. For example spices or food that I can add. There are over 30 cats and kittens, some are wild!
Food grade diatomaceous earth is a natural organic wormer that is effective against all intestinal worms and parasites. Externally it's great to simply dehydrate fleas as well. I take it, my employees take it, my children, and grandchildren, as well as my 100 animal guardians - 365 days/year.
Considering you have so many cats and you mention that some are wild... you're going to have perpetual worms in at least some of the cats. Just kinda how it is. However, a way to help work on controling it is to sprinkle garlic powder on the food.
It might take a week or two before they begin to dispell the worms, but don't give up. I learned this from my grampa when I was a kid. they and we both had large farms and a lot of cats.
Make it a habbit to sprinkle on the garlic powder every feeding... even if you don't notice signs of worms... it'll help keep it in check once they're dispelled.
These are all good ideas one that has worked for me for years with all of my animals from horses to Dogs and cats is MSM its a sulfur compound used most often to help with arthritis and joint issues. If you add a tablespoon or so to their water every day the MSM will cause the parasites to not be able to attach to the intestinal wall, and will kill the ones already attached. While I worm my horses twice a year to be on the safe side they have never shown any evidence of parasites in their manure afterward and an intestinal scope has always shown them to be clear same for the dogs and cats.
With that many cats, you are going to have an ongoing problem. Are they all spayed and neutered? If they go outside they will be in contact with other cats who will reinfect them. Have you thought of finding homes for some of the cats so that you have a more manageable number. There are many cat lovers out there.
It is very expensive to give one cat proper shots and deworming and care for injuries so with the amount you have, it must cost you an unbelievable amount. Then proper cat food and lice treatment...my goodness! You care about animals but think about what it. I think you are in much too deep and are wearing yourself out.The SPCA may help you with the worm problem or perhaps a vet.
You may want to try to get ahold of some diatomaceous earth (not the kind for swimming pools!) as this is a completely natural substance that is sold at some garden supply stores. It's natures insect killer (anything with an external skeleton) and will kill internal parasites without any harmful effects on your cats. In fact, if you've ever eaten flour (!) you have consumed it yourself because it's put in silo's to control insects because it's safe for human & animal consumption. May have to repeat giving to the cats sprinkled over the food, but it's cheap & won't hurt a thing (might dry your hands out & that's it!).
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