Diatomaceous earth

Great info

Brilliant

Fab info Ella

i bought some DE a while back when i got my keepers mix but never used yet as was not sure how much and how offen to use but will follow the guidelines ella has given:D

Thanks Ella 

We give it to Molly in her food from time to time, we got it for the chickens but read that dog's can have it to, so since then she has it from time to time. We don't give it daily but around  once a month maybe.. Good stuff.

This is just generic information I personally give it 2-3 times a week

Can I just add a word of warning - care must be taken that neither dog nor human inhale it as it can cause lung problems.


http://www.deq.state.or.us/er/docs/LowerBridge/DiatomaceousEarthFactSheet.pdf

Interesting

Thanks Caryll

I should add to the warning DE does need to be inhaled in large amounts or continuously over a good period of time to cause lung irritation or problems, but it is something to remember

Does this protect against all worms?

No, it doesn't.

Thanks Caryll, I saw it in the raw shop and knew I'd seen it mentioned on here. I was thinking about using it instead of a wormer but maybe best to continue as I am then x

I know that there are a few people here who swear by it, but it has too many drawbacks for my liking. It doesn't touch Lungworm, and I don't like the idea of it being dangerous if inhaled by either dogs or humans.

There are a lot of slugs and snails by me so I definitely need protection against lungworm!

There are far too many slugs by me too saz.

I use carrot seed oil for lung worm and DE for others

Carrot seed oil? Not heard of that!