FLEAS,WORMS,PARASITES- How to use Diatomaceous Earth as Preventative for Dogs

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I do not believe in using the chemical products that the Vets sell to owners of

dogs, to

prevent, i.e. fleas, worms, parasites etc. Here in Canada many Vets try to get

us to use

products such as " Advantage " .

I would like information on how to use " Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth " instead.

Does

anyone have any easy instructions/information? I would like to know:

 

Should I use it as a " Preventative " treatment - how and when - i.e. once a year

in the spring

or summer or - which season? Or, should I use it daily - regularly? For what

amount of time

- one week, one month etc.?

 

How much does one " safey " put in the dog's food?

Are there any dangerous side effects, (i.e. stomach pain, diarrhea, etc.) that

can be expected?

 

If our dogs already have a positive diagnosis from the Vet, for any parasites

etc. - then are

there different instructions?

 

I have also heard that it can be placed around the house, dusted on the dog's

hair etc.

Any information, (with details), or any links to a place on the internet to find

this type of

information, would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.