KimW Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 This may be a really stupid question but, can you put Diatomaceous Earth on your dog? If so, will it kill fleas? Is it safe? I normally put Stronghold on our dog, but tonight I started thinking about the Diatomaceous stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Says on my pot, natural anti parasitic for all animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Found this on 'tinterweb. Animal Use - Suggested Feeding and Application Rates: Beef Cattle 1% of total weight of dry ration 5% in grain Dairy Cattle 1% of total weight of dry ration Calves 4 grams in morning milk per calf Chickens 5% in feed, use at full strength in dusting boxes Hogs .2% of total feed ration, dust or spray on bedding and animals Horses 5 ounces (1 cup) in daily feed ration Sheep 1% in ground grains 1 part Diatomaceous Earth to 2 parts T-M salt Goats 1% in grain, 5% per bushel of feed: up to 50% in T-M salt Dogs 1 tablespoon per day in daily ration for dogs over 55 lbs. (24.9k), 1 teaspoon per day in ration for small dogs and puppies. Rub powder at full strength into the coat for fleas and sprinkle on bedding Cats 1 teaspoon per daily ration. Rub at full strength into coat for fleas and sprinkle on bedding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 That'll save me a fortune on frontline then - I must admit it had never occured to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimW Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Thanks again for your help, I will definately start using this on the dog. Stronghold costs me £18 for just 3 little applications! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
