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Post by rebel135 on Mar 29, 2012 20:49:57 GMT -5
Has anyone used Diatomaceos Earth I use it for deworming rocky can I use it for the ferrets?
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Post by Heather on Mar 29, 2012 20:53:04 GMT -5
Why? do they have worms? If they've not been tested and the results being positive why treat for worms. If you've got concerns, then take a sample into the vet to confirm the infection. If a treatment is severe enough to kill worms, what do you think it does for your little ones? ciao
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Post by rebel135 on Mar 29, 2012 21:02:06 GMT -5
I do fecals on everybody in the spring every year due to all the wild game the cat eats diatomaceos earth is what my vet in alberta had me give the cat instead of chemicals and was just wondering if anyone else has used it on ferrets ?
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Post by Heather on Mar 29, 2012 21:27:55 GMT -5
I use it for fleas but I don't use it internally ciao
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Post by Sherry on Mar 29, 2012 21:32:16 GMT -5
I refuse to treat the fuzz for anything unless they test positive for it. Their bodies are so small that amounts used for other animals can quite possibly do damage to ferrets. Add to that fact ferrets are sensitive to many substances and for me, I won't add anything they don't absolutely need.
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Post by rebel135 on Mar 30, 2012 7:39:40 GMT -5
ok thank you
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Post by ferretlove67 on May 6, 2012 12:34:54 GMT -5
well for holistic, it is a good thought , but, even if it was ok and i worry about it harming sensitive digestive track, I admit I am a pure revolution gal. The idea of fleas isn't the main issue, its the heart-worm to make sure you are preventing. We use revolution all year round . Tons of mosquitoes in my area and in winter, it will help make sure no fleas and general dewormer too. Mites as well. I know it isn't the natural way, and have to as my vet is impressed with how natural I am, but there are some things that I personally feel I have to make an exception and that would be: any meds needed to treat like an antibiotic, and revolution. I get almost 30%+ off and my vet has the cheapest. I just bought 2-6 packs to last me the yr. I l love diamotaceous earth. I am a shop vac gal for the litter mess they love to do when i clean it out daily, almost think its on purpose lol but i put a pinch in my vacuums and even just gently rub a bit into the floor. No dust only keeping any from thinking they can leave my shop vac lol. That is one non-holistic thing I use and any dire antibiotics I use. There are just some things I am not personally willing to take chances on, and heart-worm is one of them. as for dewormer, yes it does, but if there is concern, a fecal should be tested. Everything has its limitations imho.
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Post by Jeremy's Boggle on May 6, 2012 14:03:36 GMT -5
We use it for our animals. I haven't had to use it for the ferrets yet. It does have to be used carefully. Considering what the chemical wormers do to their bodies on top of creating chemical resistant worms which is already a problem in several species, IMHO it is my best option.
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Post by Heather on May 6, 2012 15:40:24 GMT -5
I just finished reading an article on this the other day. I've got to find it. ciao
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Post by Heather on May 6, 2012 15:45:22 GMT -5
Just something to think about: **Diatomaceous earth is crystalline silica. I know the claims are that it is harmless. However, that is not true.
Silicosis is an obstructive condition of the LUNGS that develops with repeated and usually long-term exposure to crystalline silica (silica dust). However, acute silicosis occurs with exposure to high concentrations of silica dust and shows symptoms within weeks to months of exposure.
The silica dust causes irritation and INFLAMMATION of the airways and lung tissue. SCAR tissue forms when the inflammation heals, resulting in fibrosis that gradually overtakes healthy lung tissue. The fibrosis continues extending through the lungs even after exposure ends.
I adopted a sweet and gentle ferret last winter. Henry had been surrendered to a rescue organization. He had a severe flea infestation and was horribly anorexic. The foster mom in good faith liberally sprinkled Diatomaceous earth into his fur every day for a week to rid him of fleas.
It did rid him of fleas but not without lethal results to poor little Henry.
When Henry arrived he had a chronic cough, which he did not have when he came into care. I suspected that the Diatomaceous earth may have irritated his respiratory system and hoped in time he would get better.
I asked several vets about whether diatomaceous earth was toxic to animals and was told it was used to control fleas, although should never be put directly onto an animal.
When Henry did not improve he was put on a round of antibiotics for 3 weeks. He improved slightly but quickly became worse again. So we did x-rays. To our horror his right lung was a solid block and he only had about a third of his left lung capacity remaining. Mercifully Henry was euthanized.
Necropsy revealed massive fibrosis with severe scarring and extensive destruction of lung tissue and loss of lung function.
So please do not put this stuff directly on any animal. Contrary to popular belief it is not harmless.
********************************************************* Just remember all that is natural isn't harmless. If it can kill bugs it can kill your little ones ciao
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2012 15:55:09 GMT -5
Wow that's scary. Poor baby
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Post by Jeremy's Boggle on May 6, 2012 15:57:52 GMT -5
Certainly not harmless and should never be used in any way in which large amounts could be inhaled.
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Post by crazylady on May 6, 2012 17:06:52 GMT -5
Hi I can honestly say I haven't had a ferret with confirmed worms but because mine hunt and eat a lot of wild prey once a year I give them panicure puppy/kitten ( obtainable from your vet in a syringe or you can get the syrup which is easier to use ) I only use it as a just incase hope this helps take care bye for now Bev
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2012 18:26:48 GMT -5
Wow Heather! That's soooo sad! As far as I know most flea, tick...stuff is basically poison too.
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Post by Heather on May 6, 2012 19:03:44 GMT -5
Just remember that if it kills something, it can also kill what you don't intend it to. Just because it's natural doesn't mean it's harmless. ciao
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