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I have a 7 week old puppy, can I give him garlic to get rid of his worms? I can not afford the vet bill right now
By Tbaby from Detroit, MI
I had always heard that garlic was good for your pet, after losing my chocolate Cocker Spaniel to unknown reasons. I read that garlic, grapes, nuts and apples, especially the seeds were deadly to a dog. I don't know if it is true, but I was guilty of giving my dog grapes and an apple now and then to eat. They said that grapes will cause kidney failure.
I use Diatomaceous Earth to worm my little Cocker spaniel, Daisy. Food grade Diatomaceous Earth can be used by humans, all animals, plants and insects. It's very inexpensive for the amount you get.
Hello, I have worked for a Veterinarian for over 27 years and the answer is no. Please take a stool sample to your Vet and have them check for worms and which kind they are.
Garlic is deadly to dogs and cats! Actually, anything in the allium family is and, besides a few other possible problems that can occur, it causes anemia! Please just take a fresh stool sample to your vets office and they will let you know what you need to do for worming and you do not have to pay for a vet visit doing that just the testing for the stool sample.
I don't have money to go to a vet or buy any over the counter medications for my two dogs for worms. The only garlic have is minced garlic. Prince weighs about 20 lbs and Coco is probably about 30. Can anyone help me by letting me know how much I should use for both my dogs?
I really don't know if one or both have them, but I do know that the worms are little white ones. So I thought safest thing would be to give both some garlic.Please do not give your dogs garlic or any human food/spices without vet approval. Garlic can cause anemia which can eventually lead to death.
Some vets will give guidance over the phone if the dogs are established patients. If the dogs are not established anywhere, find out from your local animal shelter who cares for pets in need when the owners cannot afford care. Most towns have some assistance.
When you are speaking with a vet, there is some evidence that pumpkin seeds can help deworm dogs, but it must be done under vet guidance and not just on your own, because too much can cause gastro problems.
Prayers for healing and solutions. Post back with an update.
You say you do not have finances for medications but this is something you will have buy because home remedies are not always that effective for removing worms.
You may be able to find some information you can use on one of these links; and an explanation of types of worms that dogs can have;
www.kvsupply.com/
blog.myollie.com/
wagwalking.com/
Most home remedy sites state to contact your vet for amounts to use.
If you decide you really need something better for your dogs you should contact your local Humane Society and ask for advice. They may be able to help you, especially now during this virus problem.
You can also contact any Tractor Supply store or any farm store as they have OTC meds for all animals.
Pet stores also have these but I like the farm stores because they deal with real live animals all the time.
You are to be commended for asking for advice before giving anything to your pets so I hope you can find what you need without having to spend a lot of money that must be very scarce right now.
Our vet told my son to give his dog a little bit of pure pumpkin with his meals as it was one of the best all around good things a dog could eat. This is NOT pumpkin pie filling but pure pumpkin (in a can usually).
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www.1800petmeds.com/
How long does it take to get rid of worms in your dog if you use garlic powder?
It could take up to 3 weeks with this method. Check the dogs feces daily.
Garlic is poisonous to dogs, even in small amounts. So not feed it to them. Garlic and onion can cause hemolytic anemia in dogs. Hemolytic anemia can be fatal.
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I have a 9 week old boxer that has worms and I heard that garlic is good for getting rid of worms. How much do I use? Can I use garlic powder or does it need to be cloves of garlic?
Laila from Waxahachie, TX
Actually, some say it is bad for dogs, and others say it helps with fleas, worms, general health. I know several people who sprinkle garlic powder in their dog's food for fleas/healthy coat. When I did this for my dog, it gave her dandruff. Here are some sites that talk about this in more depth:
Hope this helps!
(04/29/2008)
By Jennifer
Garlic at one time was thought to be good for dogs, but more evidence is coming to light every day. Garlic can be fatal to dogs. The deadly toxic can build up in the dogs system, eventually leading to death. Look at it this way, is your dog's life worth gambling with? How important is your dog to you? Your dog's life is in your hands. Be informed of all the facts before rolling that dice.
(04/29/2008)
By Martha
I'm not sure about garlic with dogs. I've never heard of that one. I have heard of giving dogs sardines for worms (I believe heart worms). We always gave my dogs, when I was growing up a can of sardines (keep in mind that these were all big dogs). (04/29/2008)
By Cathy
Your puppy should be checked out by a vet anyway, so he or she will be able to treat the worms. (04/29/2008)
By Maryeileen
You should take your dog to a vet soon. Worms can be deadly for puppies. I took my cat to the vet soon after we got him and it only cost around $20.00. (04/29/2008)
By crazyliblady
Both garlic and onion are poisonous to dogs. When you take the puppy for vaccines, should be getting the 2nd set soon (9 -10 wks), the vet can give worm medication as well. (04/30/2008)
Sardines and garlic are for people. Veterinarians are for dogs. Please take your dog to the vet, and have its shots done, a deworming, monthly heartworm preventative Rx, and spay/neuter. Vets don't just want to take your money. I promise. They are in the profession because they genuinely care. Responsible pet ownership is hard to come by these days. (05/13/2008)
By x
Garlic won't hurt your dog. I've had several dogs over the years all living past 12. I have always used garlic to help deworm, and it works. (09/11/2008)
By tiger3do
Myth #1: Garlic is toxic to dogs.
Lately many articles written in response to the pet food recall, have included ingredient warnings for people who are considering a homemade diet. These warnings are regarding foods that are supposedly toxic to dogs. And right there next to chocolate, they list garlic. The truth is, garlic is indeed toxic to dogs IF YOU FEED 50 CLOVES OF GARLIC IN ONE SITTING! I would imagine garlic would be toxic to anyone if fed in that quantity. Heck, even water can be deadly if you drink too much of it. Obviously no one would ever feed that much garlic to their dog. Truth is, when fed in reasonable amounts, garlic is a fantastic ingredient to a homemade dog food diet. Not only is it a great natural flea repellent, but garlic is also a tremendous antioxident and detoxifying agent for dogs.
