Fleas? Inexpensive, effective holistic option
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2019
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🐾 Struggling with ticks and fleas on your pets? 🐶😺 Discover an affordable and holistic solution in today’s video! Dr. Andrew Jones shares his expert advice on how to effectively control these pesky parasites using natural methods. Say goodbye to chemicals and hello to a healthier option for your furry friends!
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Have you heard about feeding food grade diatomaceous earth in wet food as a deworming solution?
Can human drink this? I read it’s good for humans too thanks doctor 👍🏻🙏🏼
Use a icing sugar shaker
After applying the powder should I give my cat a bath after?
@@MURZBO I hv heard of feeding it to the dog as a parasite/flea killer too
Wow! Vets like you existed 50 years ago, today's vets are the biggest RIP off, they would charge you a consultation fee for the information that you pass on to the public, you are a genuine animal carer. Wish you lived in our part of South Africa.
Thank you for your kind words, Hillary. Please help me share my videos!
What Hilary said, I agree 10x.
Same here in southern north America. Vets are horrible with how much they charge. Speacily for a loved one, my dog is my everything. They are horrible for using your love to rob you.
Yes I agree completely...50 years ago, when everyone’s grandmother had & could easily afford a cat .... 🇨🇦🇬🇧
Blame greed, and the fact that vets, insurance companies and the pharmaceutical industry collude to charge owners on the basis of "risk", rather than the actual cost of treatment, in terms of skill and medication. Actuaries use vets statistics to decide how often a pet might be expected to need a certain intervention on average, add a profit for the insurance company to the vets costs, and profits, and a sum for inflation, and set a monthly rate for pet insurance. Then there are extras, as pets age, or prove to be more expensive than average etc. Pharma look at the statistics, and calculate their drug charges likewise, even though drugs may be cheap to manufacture. If not insured, or uninsurable, ask your vet to consider a reduction in charge to a reasonable level for their services, or find a vet that is more flexible. Most vet meds are repurposed human drugs, often not specifically licensed for pets, and may be available over the pharmacy or supermarket counter for a much lower cost.
The fab thing about diatomaceous earth is that parasites (fleas/ticks) can never evolve to evade it as it's not a chemical action, but rather a mechanical action. It's fab. I've used it for years, it 100% works, and my cats never have ticks or fleas and they're both outside cats in Nova Scotia (tick central.) I use a toothbrush and I apply it, keeping the bristles very close to the skin. I brush it in from the base of the tail to the nape of the neck (dragging the brush backward through the fur.) Then I make a ring around the neck, and then from chin tip down to breast. I've seen many videos doing the whole body dusting thing. There's no need. You don't need that much dust flying around -- just tail to nape, around the neck and under the chin.
Thank you! The toothbrush trick going from tail to neck did work so much more nicely with less dust, and the cats seemed to enjoy the brushing along the way. Again, thank you, I've had a mess of dust over here by the sprinkling method. :)
Thanks for the tips!
When you get a flea infestation do you apply the product to your cats daily? If so, for how many days? Do you bathe them at some point? Fleas are bad down here in Dallas during the summer! Thank you for your tips!
@@loribach534 I'm a diatom user and I've just adopted the toothbrush method mentioned above. I also had a near infestation. I never bathe the cats ... just a full body brushing of diatoms. no need to reapply as long as the diatoms don't get wet. If they get wet, then, yes, reapply. Takes a few days for fleas to 'dessicate/dehydrate' but most of them just hop off because they don't want to walk through the D Earth on the cats skin. If you're finding fleas in the house -- just do a super thorough vaccuum of every nook and cranny, and then use one of those duster thingys for diatoms (about $20 on Amazon) and 'pump' the earth around floor edges/skirting boards and just leave the diatoms there. It won't just get rid of fleas, but every other critter with an exo-skeleton. MUST be food grade diatoms. I also use a fine mist of a rosemary/cedar essential oil solution (Both rosemary and cedar are NOT harmful to cats at low doses) and fleas/ticks/wasps/bees all HATE Cedar. Ticks and fleas hate Rosemary. Fab if you can get Rosemary or Cedar in your. garden -- keeps the population down! If I ever run out of diatoms I use the Rosemary and Cedar spray exclusively -- and it DEF keeps fleas/ticks away from my cat. The only place that they get ticks is around the short fur on their faces. I can see these clearly and pick them off daily (you don't want rosemary/cedar essential oil, or even diatoms close to the eyes/mouth.) But there are NO ticks or fleas hiding in the deeper fur. I brush them each once daily just to remove the very occasional 'wanderer' in the deeper fur. For the Rosemary/Cedar spray -- use organic essential oils. Add a little natural soap (like Catillle) to a an 8 oz amber or cobalt glass pray bottle (found on Amazon). Add 10 drops Rosemary and 15 drops cedar to the table spoon or so of soap and fill the rest with water. Shake like crazy to dissipate the oils well. Spray onto your palms and then rub into cats fur from tail to head (and especially the ears), under the chin, and in the fluffy cheek area (but not around eyes or nose or too close to the mouth.) 100% works! I'm not lying. Even without the diatoms. It doesn't need to smell 'strong' to the human nose -- and the cat doesn't need to be licking tons of essential oils, but it's strong enough to keep the fleas/ticks away. Diatoms and Rosemary/Cedar oil -- it's all you need! Just do patch tests to make sure kitties are okay with it -- but I've researched, and cats tolerate cedar and rosemary well. Try not to make too much direct contact with skin if using Rosemary/Cedar -- jut make the fur smell! :)
Test and trial -- you'll find the right solution.
@@threeharesmedia8958 Thank you so much for responding! My kittens did not respond well to bathing and I don't want to do it again. Luckily I was wearing dishwashing gloves as there are puncture marks all over them. I can only imagine what my hands would have looked like if I wasn't wearing them.
I’ve been using diatomaceous earth for years! It’s great in chicken coops and the yard. Great dewormer as well! I’ve worked in the vet field for years. And it was always mind boggling how the Dr’s would push the chemicals. Then claim they are about holistic’s. I would on a down low recommend this. ESP for clients not being able to afford the expensive stuff. I mean cmon we are supposed to be helping pets, not pushing big pharma agenda profits. Same with over vaccinations. I’ve since left that field for many many reasons.
Thank you for your transparency!! I’m in NYC and I know the flea tick season is upon us with it getting warmer now. Couldn’t believe my recently adopted puppy who already tested negative for heartworm needed an appointment just to get some heartgard through Chewy prescription!! Found out the tablet given by the rescue caused seizures and eventually killed a friend’s dog, so I was hoping for some heartgard but looks like that’s not possible nowadays without having to pay for a vet visit. And couldn’t agree more about the poisons!! Revolution burned a hole into my then kitten’s back of her neck as a preventative when I tried telling them she has hot spots and they happen when she’s anxious- and she was misdiagnosed too! All to push an expensive corn and soy filled “hypoallergenic” cat food she wouldn’t touch. Unreal how this industry will tug on people’s emotions so they can’t think straight or look for other options. Gonna be using food grade DE on my soon to be 7 month old puppy this week!
@@jenniferlayala - Sorry the nightmares you are going thru with animal "doctors". I have had similar experiences here in CA. $$$ seems to be their professional goals, not helping and caring our fur babies. A real shame.
So true, our vet always push for vaccines. Once, I got fed up and told her: I don't really mind if the cat die, its just an animal, I had many cats back in my hometown, no one vaxx their animals there, and they live longer than here, so I won't vaxx him, she said I can get sick too, I said: I don't work through fear, its not me. I don't care either, see i am almost 59, I lives with ch kesn, ducks, dogs, cats, goose, pigeons, etc, my whole life, without you and your chemicals there, you won't convince me at this stage I my life, I have life too long to swallow your narrative.
@@theresa94010 I’m also in CA with similar experiences. One of my cats is a bit overweight and they wanted me to buy Science Diet’s food. I said I’d rather try to get him to be more active by playing with him more and cut down on the kibble (which is Orijen, no grains or filler).
@@HarpMuse - Orijen is wonderful, pakeful of fresh and raw animal ingredients, its called "whole-prey" diet. My two cats love its original recipe the best. I also supplement some canned food. A big bowl of fresh water is alway there. They spend their days outdoor catching bugs, bees, birds, climbing trees/fences, come in at dinner time to eat and sleep. They are perfectly happy and health. Keep away from "Specialty" or "science diets" at all cost.
I have used this for years . We use it in their food for worms, on skin for fleas and on my chickens for mites etc... I sent this video to my friends because they never thought it would work !!! Love ya Doc and thanks for all your hard work!
Kathy Norman i use it too. Great product. It works great on roaches and any other critter you want to dry put and die. Lol. Carrots are also great for killing worms. If your dog has fleas then there are tapeworms. Ugggh. I give carrot sticks to my dogs just in case and they also beg for them when im preparing veggies for my birds . If your dog doesnt like carrot sticks you can also shred them and add to a bit of canned food. Pumpkin seeds work great in killing worms.
@@cathyt144 Thank you for the reply! I will be giving the dogs some carrots to. HUM...mY chickens will love them to and I wonder if they work on humans the same way?
Where do you buy this product?
Thanks Kathy
@@nancymillan2447 I get mine at the feed store. you can get it on line. Just make sure it is FOOD GRADE because there are different types.
I love Tula's responses to your excitement in whatever you're doing to her. She's so laid back and calm.
I’ve been using this for years, it’s the best! I only use a few pinches on my cats and a teaspoon on my Alaskan Malamute. I don’t even place it all over their fur, just from the shoulder blades to the tail. Love it!
Dr. Jones The easiest way I've found to apply diatomaceous earth is with a 1" paintbrush. I'm even able to work it into the base of the fur. There's less waste and less airborne particle too. I so enjoy your sense of fun and adventure that you radiate in all your videos😍
Great idea! Ty.
That’s how we apply it too!!!
I use a blush brush. I also use those to apply DE to my plants. Works great.
Freshwater diatomaceous earth food grade work just the same?
Fleas in the grass, ur dog eats one flea and now dog has worms, if miss one day oh my. Can you think of something else
I have used DM for fleas and tapeworms You make up a little slurry and you feed it to your animal You can also put it just sprinkle it on the food. Of course as long as it is food grade
I just used this on my Lizzie this week, after months of heartbreaking flea infestation. I tried everything! But this stuff worked! My girl is no longer in pain! Thank you so much, doc!
Fantastic, I'm so happy she's better:)
Love this Veterinarian, beyond smart and actually shares it with us freely
This really works and your dog doesn’t have to take pills or have advantage in their bloodstrem
It's so refreshing to see that there are still some good people who work in the healthcare industry, both humans and for animals who put people before profits.
Diatomaceous earth is great as a wound covering powder for pets who can't easily wear band-aids. It rapidly desiccates the wound, forms a solid crust, incorporating the powder with the fibrin formed as the wound scabs and may prevent bacterial contamination, and infection. Chemically, it is finely divided microporous silica, so potentially may cause silicosis if breathed into the lungs, but practically, the amount of exposure is very small. Interesting fact 1: it is mined from ancient lake bed deposits where the bodies of microscopic green aquatic algae called diatoms, which form an internal silica shell of 2 halves called frustules, perorated with holes for gas and nutrient exchange, formed a sediment over geological time and turned to a fossil containing rock, sometimes called Kieselguhr. There may be millions of diatom species in marine, fresh water and damp locations globally. Interesting fact 2: it has an amazingly large surface area due to the micropores. Alfred Nobel mixed this substance with nitro-glycerine to form the high explosive known as dynamite, making it safe to transport and handle. It may also be used in toothpastes and metal polishes as a fine abrasive.
And the famous White Cliffs of Dover are made from fossilized diatoms, too!
@@MaryAnnNytowl not exactly... The Chalk Cretaceous cliffs in Kent and Sussex are formed from the calcareous (calcium carbonate, chalk) fossil shells of Foraminifera - marine amoebic protozoa - animals, which feed on bacteria and detritus in the plankton populations of shallow seas, whereas diatomacious earth is comprised of the fossil siliceous (silicon dioxide, silica) frustules (half-shells) of lacrustine (from freshwater lakes) green algae - plants called diatoms which photosynthesize their carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water in sunlight. There are also marine diatomaceous earth deposits too.
I’m so glad I came across this as a licensed breeder of small yorkies I decided to take the holistic route on flea and tick as well as vaccinations. I loss my very first yorkie in 2011 as a result from being over vaccinated and using frontline every since I stop using those products all 10 of my fur babies are living a very happy healthy and free of viruses and fleas and ticks life thanks .
I also recommend my clients to subscribe
Over vaccination is truly a danger that doctors do not wish to discuss.
Why are people still breeding dogs in 2022, when there are so many homeless dogs in need? So weird to force animals to mate, then sell off their babies for money.
Yeah, we have used frontline before but the more I read about those treatments the more I freak. We have 7 indoor cats we are fostering and more outside as a semi feral colony. so I want to do something better.
As a Yorkie breeder, how can someone locate you for business purposes?
I’ve been in a flea battle for over a year now. I’ve tried to use every other natural remedy and they all have failed. Reading up on diatomaceous, I was concerned the the silicates would be harmful to us, but seeing you use this makes me a lot more confident! I literally bought some right now!
Hi, I’m in a battle for 15 days now and I’m going crazy now. Did you try the diatomaceous? Did it work? I’m ready to go right now. I hope you see this message. Thank you!!!☀️🌼🌼🌼
It works...
The ONLY issue with DE is its dust; you don't want to get it in your or your pets' eyes, nor do you want to let them or yourself breathe it.
Remember he said,Food grade😊
@@GV710 what does that have to do with anything I said? Food grade or not they’re still silicates and could potentially harm you.
Man, I’m so glad I found this channel. I live in a single family home with 5 dogs, two cats, and a turtle. It gets crazy, but it’s good to have a channel like this to give you advice and guidance.
Please make sure the D.E. is NO where near your turtle(it is cold blooded & Diatomaceous Earth(D.E.) may cause serious problems/death with it).
Rick Sanchez I was under the same impression. Nothing wrong with being educated tho so it’s good to know. Regardless I’ll make sure to keep it away from my turtle, Irma 👍🏻 🐢
BEWARE. Diatomacious earth is EXTREMELY dangerous to breathe, as it is made of crystalline silica and can cause SILICOSIS and reduce your ability to breathe - PERMANENTLY.
Tom Rhodes I’m not questioning your warning, but do you know if any sources or articles where I can read more on this?
Randy V it took 3 seconds to find. This is from webMD, [Lung disease: Some forms of diatomaceous earth may be harmful to the lungs, especially if inhaled. Breathing in diatomaceous earth might result in lung problems in people that already have some problems in their lungs. This includes asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), etc. Use cautiously.”]
Your puppy's eyes started closing when you started brushing!!! She loves the brush!! How sweet!!!!💗💗💗
she probably didnt want dust in her eyes
Tula is such a sweetheart. So patient. 😘💝🐶
The stuff works on any bugs with exoskeleton. It takes time to kill them, but it is effective, and non poison. It is also good on rugs that get infested.
I used it when I lived in Belize, for scorpions that got into my house :)
Doesn’t it damage the carpet fibers?
I've used this to get rid of fungus gnats by putting it on soil where indoor plants were being grown and worked pretty well, go imagine it would do the same to other small insects.
I am just extremely pleased to know that there's veterinarians that actually care about not poisoning animals and thinking out of the box diatomaceous earth is one of the best choices by far I've been using it in my indoor garden for years and works well with any larva laying insects I wish you were a veterinarian in my area because I would definitely be bringing my pets to you best of luck in everything you do
Been using this 4 years! It works! Also works around vegetable plants and gets rid of ants too! And other insects. Cedar chips in the garden also keep them away
Thank you Dr. Jones. I am elderly and on a fixed income. It is ridiculous how much vets are asking. Recently, a vet asked $85 for a 5 minute exam. My dog is a rescue. Should something happen to her, God forbid, I will not rescue another animal due to cost. You are an angel for what you do.❤❤❤❤❤❤😊
So grateful to have you make this video! Much gratitude and appreciation.
After evacuation when my hands were returned to me from the rescue they all had horrible bugs all over them and the diatomaceous earth work quickly and safely and I'm glad I know I can use it with my cats and dogs I love you you're great vet
I just ordered this yesterday after looking online how to kill fleas natural. I'm so glad to find this video.
Can you give me the link please...thank you..
Can someone please post the Link. Thank you in advance appreciate it.
Did it work
I keep coming back to you for all my pet care advice. I always find solutions that work when I watch your videos. Thanks so much for being here. ❤
I love this man. He's so caring
When you hit the counter and it made a loud noise your shocked face was priceless! Thank you for all your tips and the time/effort you put into helping us! :)
I just recently found your channel; I love it!! As a long time pet groomer/parent, I've seen first paw what vets are charging for basic services; especially these days 🙄. Pet owners can be very gullible and desperate when the doctor tells them there is only one option and this is it. Can't afford it? Don't worry, we offer credit at a million % interest. 😆😮💨
I'm very cautious about health advice for clients pets, due to my lack of medical training; however I always try to come up with alternate options for my clients pet's issues.
I love diatomaceous earth, I use it in the garden, around the house etc. I'm relieved to see you were very specific about what type folks should get. Great usage idea, Especially for those with a large animal family.
You are amazing! Thank you for sharing your holistic knowlege. ❤️
Thank you Dr. Andrew! Much appreciated!
You are a true gem Dr Jones. Thank you from the bottom of mine and my fur baby’s heart. ❤
Loved this Video Dr.!! That is Really Great, that a New Remedy Came Out!! Soooo Much Safer!! Thank You as Always for a Perfect Video!!!
So glad to see this. Our vet just gave a sample of a chewable pill for fleas and ticks that costs $20 a month!(per pet) We have 4 dogs and 2 cats. That would be a lot of money, not to mention the chemicals being ingested. Definitely trying this!!! Thank you!
You're welcome, I hope it works well for you😊
That is what I thought about the chemicals and some vets will say would you like the one that last 3 months! Can you imagine?
Thank you,Dr.Jones🎉❤
Love your channel ! I have healed many of my dogs issues with your recommendations. Thank you 🙏 ❤️
I use this all the time for my chicken house and chickens all the time.......it works so well plus it prolongs grains for storage.....this can also be used in food as a wormer......for use on dogs and cats I sieve the power first then put in an old talcum powder tub.
Great Chanel and such good advice....I used to spend a fortune on flea treatment....not anymore
I'm so happy I found this video and I have made changes accordingly, vet care is so expensive and I'm an animal lover and want the best care. Now I can give my dogs and my cat the care they deserve without breaking the bank. Thank you so much for what your doing here.
Glad it was helpful!
Tula is such a good patient.
God Bless you and yours!
I really do love this channel immensely! Tula looking like, here we go again, lol! Thank you for your knowledge of these natural products and passing it on. I’m so appreciative of you for sharing. 💯💯💯
Welcome
Amazing video. I have been using diatomaceous earth for a couple of years now and its very affective. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge,you are a top vet like the old days, you have proved that you are motivated by your care and love of animals and not just money.
Thank you for the video!🙋♂️
I just ordered some. 🙏🙏🙏 I pray it works. Thank you for your video ✌🏽️
Thanks for your channel. The last decade or so vets have become so expensive some pet owners just can't afford to get basic vet care for their pets. Last time I asked mine what effective flea treatment they had that would work, I was recommended the latest one which was about £70/80! So nearly a hundred pounds for something that is supposed to be a regular expense. How they expect anyone to be able to afford it it mind boggling. So the effect of their stance is that less pets can access care, which is anthema to the point of their profession. I only use mine for acute injuries at this stage, which they are great for. And tbh, my pets are healthier for it. The last cats I've had, sans vaccinations and on raw food, are the healthiest cats I've ever had, and I've had several in my lifetime.
I hope you never have one you have to watch suffer and die from feline leukemia, then. It's a really heartbreaking thing to watch. And if any of your pets were for some weird reason end up biting someone, if they haven't had their rabies shot, they WILL be taken from you, and you WON'T be getting them back.
I agree that nearly all medicines for pets are way overpriced, but some are very important.
@@MaryAnnNytowl I did have a cat die from feline leukemia. One of my first ones, who I'd had vaccinated against it.
@@MaryAnnNytowl Had 2 cats die from Feline Leukemia and they were vaccinated. The vet said they already had the virus before they were vaxxed. I refused to have our current cat vaxxed for Feline Leukemia and he is 10 years old. The others were younger than 3 years. The cat we had before our current cat was not vaxxed for Feline Leukemia and she lived to 17 years old. They all were up-to-date on the rabies vaccine, though. I also waited 2 years to get another cat after the last cat died from leukemia so it would be gone from our area.
The COVID jab had COVID in it, so I don't trust "vaccines" for preventing anything! I also had 2 cats in my life that died from feline leukemia. It is heartbreaking to see it in your beloved cats! 😭
I've used this for years on my dogs, cats & small pets. It works great.
Doctor I was just like to add you brighten everyone's day and it has a lot of pet and I just think that your videos are absolutely fantastic thank you so much😊
Thank you Dr. Jones! I love the idea of using a spice jar to shake out the diatomaceous earth!
Tula is such an an awesome ambassador to your natural approach to health and healing…bless you both
100% agree. Tula is awesome..
DE is great stuff with many uses. Late winter I dust my whole house’s floors and sweep the DE into the cracks between the floor boards. Then I vacuum. The cracks stay filled. Works like a charm year in year out. No fleas. I also dust screen porch floor then sweep it under the outer edges.
Thank you for this. I will be trying this.
LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! Thank you for all you do! 😊
Exactly the video I needed and was going to start searching for on how to use this! Thank you so much!
Welcome
Thank you! Natural, inexpensive and safe for use on pets…. Will definitely be using this on my pets instead of expensive chemicals that are toxic!
I love this product. Have used it for years. Still do.
What a wonderful vet u r!!! So compassionate!!! All your videos r so informative and helpful. Wish u had been my vet.
I love your videos! I prefer natural methods on my cat and I just really appreciate that your a down to earth,humble man.Thank you!
Welcome
Your dogs expression...like, oh boy, what now!
Thanks for sharing
Welcome
Thank you Doctor Andrew Jones.
I am glad I found you here on line as I run an animal rescue so all your tips and advice is most welcomed and appreciated.
Going to see if I can purchase some of your books online as sadly I am based in the UK
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Appreciate the humor along with the knowledge.😊
Thank you for showing us EXACTLY how to apply!!! Super helpful video.
Welcome
Don’t forget to pit on their belly too
Thank you so much. Went to the feed store and got food grade. Looking forward to using it on my 12 year old dog and in my home
For years I’ve used borax brushed in the carpet, sprinkled in my dogs bed, and dusted around the outside of my house and I’ve never had to put anything on my dogs skin. It takes two weeks for the fleas to disappear completely but 100% works. Research and make your own judgement. Love your videos!!! 💕🤗
Please don't use borax anywhere near your pets; this can kill them. Use baking soda instead. Just because something is natural does not mean it isn't toxic. For example, mercury is purified and natural but your don't want to eat it.
Thanks - Borax also works well for control in the house
@@illyanka8777no. Borax is nontoxic to pets externally, and is actually used in some pet care products. Borax CAN be irritating to the skin and eyes, so it is important to keep your pets away while you apply it, until you get the excess cleaned up. If ingested, though, borax can cause vomiting and diarrhea in pets, so if you suspect your pet has somehow eaten any borax, contact your veterinarian for help.
But unless they EAT it, it is NOT dangerous to pets. Just don't get the dust (like any dust) in their eyes. _~shrug~_ I've used borax and DE both for fleas in the house, for my whole life, and my mother before me used borax, too (before DE was so easily located). We're talking about 6 decades, total, and we have NEVER had a pet get even mildly ill from it, in all that time.
and you just have to keep them away while you put the dust down, until you're done causing any of the dust to be in the air. PLUS, if you're making dust up high enough that YOU might inhale it, YOU need to wear a dust mask.
@@illyanka8777 Borax is a commonly used remedy for fleas in Hawaii where fleas are awful. I used it for years and never had any untoward effects in my animals and family.
Love love love your videos just awesome, wish more vets were like this ) what a great guy, so informative, so much health tips for the pets.
I commend you. You are a wonderful compassionate vet.
DE also got rid of the huge ant problem i had around the house! It worked !
Where did u put the DE to kill the ants?
@@Kim-yy8kl around outside edges of house, i wore a mask and keep animals away until it settles. You can dust dogs but make sure they don't inhale
Thank you Gayle!
make sure its Food Grade/Edible Diatomaceous Earth.... works well with Bed Bugs!
GREAT ADVICE ❤
You’re a blessing!!! 🙏 THANK YOU DOC!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Been using DE for over 5 yrs and it works.. just a point to make is that when spreading around the nose and eye area blow the dust away from their faces so that they don't get it in those sensitive places, eyes and noses as it is sharp little diatoms.
I do animal rescue, and this works!!! Affordable, safe, and it does the trick. Good for them on the outside, and the inside to delete those parasites like worms!
Does it work on cats and I put it in their food. ( I know food grade only ) .
Thanks chinookvalley
BEWARE. Diatomacious earth is EXTREMELY dangerous to breathe, as it is made of crystalline silica and can cause SILICOSIS and reduce your ability to breathe - PERMANENTLY.
chinookvalley My question is: if it's deadly for 'bugs' how is it 'healthy' enough for animals and humans to eat???
Tom Rhodes .
So glad I found your channel... Keep the videos coming!!
Welcome
Diatomaceous earth consists of the fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled microalgae. It is used as a filtration aid, mild abrasive in products including metal polishes and toothpaste, mechanical insecticide,
Thank you for all your videos. They help us be the best pet parents we can be. We realize big pharma protects its profits/interest, and the gods over veterinarian education protect the future profits of their students. That being said, thank you for your sacrifices and talking points to our pet professionals. Thank you, for helping us with our family's health care and having happier more comfortable fur babies.
So just a heads up I’ve been feeding the raw diet on some days and then I cook home made meals plus supplements on some days. I also take my animals to a more advanced vet in Oakland ca who is smarter and holistic
Your previous recipe of witch hazel and aloe , lemon, lavender, and cedar wood oil has been working since the day you uploaded that video before this recipe I was purchasing the Wondercide online
Here’s what I do to be 100% sure my dogs are not getting fleas. I have them sleep in white sheets over their beds and Every morning I spray the sheet with spray bottle. If the dirt specs turn to blood then that is flea poop. For the last 7 YEARS I’ve been using this method and have not had any fleas!!
I also never allow my friends to come in my house with shoes shoes are left outside. I use the diatomaceous earth food grade all along the corners of my home . I also netted by yard with Catnets and used the DE in the landscspe. If you do this you never have to vaccinate your cats and you won’t get fleas either!
Cat nets ? Please tell me more!!
Diatomaceous earth kills beneficial insects. Nematodes work great in yards for killing fleas.
Can you please tell me your vet's name in Oakland CA? I live close by there! Thank you!
hi! I see Dr Christine Johnson at creature comfort holistic @@hairworks8864
Thank you for sharing your wonderful knowledge. I'm happy you broke t h e boundaries of the Veterinary matrix. We can treat our dogs naturally! Not always a 300+ vet bill.
Your so awesome I love your your sense of humor and the fact that you help the audience. I have many pets and it can get expensive, Thanks again I enjoy your information and watching your videos. You Rock.
No no no.... LISTEN UP EVERYBODY-!!!
I’m about to let you all in on a natural way to nourish your dog and control fleas & ticks, without doing anything else.... I don’t have a cat, so I don’t know if works for cats.
5 1/2 years ago, got our Border Collie puppy, began feeding her “Fromme”, per advice from breeder, but had also read that “grain-free” was best for dogs, so also read that a super healthy “dog treat” is “dehydrated beef liver”, because all dogs came from wolves, and when they hunt, they always eat the liver, heart, brains, and other organ meats first.. and she LOVES the liver so we kept her on it... after about a year, we realized, “wow, why do all these dogs in our neighborhood have fleas & ticks, and our dog has never had “1”... nor have we used and flea & tick products..?” So in doing research, found that liver is very high in “B vitamins”, which are water soluable, so no worries of overdosing, and fleas & ticks HATE THE SMELL OF B VITAMINS ON A DOG...!!! 😃 WOW...!!! So now she’s 5 1/2, and the only time she’s ever had a couple of fleas, was when we ran out of liver for 2 weeks, because our usual company was back ordered.. then after about 2 weeks of her eating the liver again, all fleas were GONE!👍
EVERYONE should know about this miracle..!! My husband told his father, and now their dogs are “flea-free” too-
We have literally seen fleas jump onto our dog, then jump right off, when she’s outside... give it about 2 weeks to begin working, and in the meantime, spray a 50/50 Water/Apple Cider vinegar mixture on dog’s fur, to repel fleas in the house or outside... they hate that too- But Dehydrated Beef Liver is super healthy for your dog, super effective against fleas, dogs love it, is not expensive, and just feed a few pieces each day for desired result...
Once you see the amazing results, pass it on-!! 😊.
what about using nutritional yeast on their food. Also, .....baths with dish soap & use flea comb.
Thanks for the tip! 👍🏽 I feed my Malteses dried liver, i guess I'll give him more now✌🏾
Yes, I totally agree with you about giving the liver. I've been giving my minature Poodles a tiny piece of raw baby calves liver in their breakfast every morning. They have not had fleas in 2 years. I am so happy about no fleas. Also as you mentioned the b vitamins. The Poodles are much calmer when we they meet up with other dogs when we go to the park.
You don’t need to bother with doing anything but the “liver”...
She never has fleas while on it, and always gets them if we stop, then goes away again once she’s eating liver again-
It could’nt be simpler... just hand your dog a few pieces of dehydrated liver every day. No need for anything else.
So why try to complicate matters?
“This is what works”... and explains why “wolves” in the wild, are not covered in fleas... they eat the livers of their prey...
@@laylas7429 ~I wonder if chicken liver would work
Love this stuff! 🤗. It's great to use a product that has zero side effects and gets the job done really well. 👍
It CAN have side effects if you inhale the dust regularly. You can get a lung disease from it cutting the little capillaries in your lungs. The dust turns to mush when it lands and gets wet, too, so you end up having to cough that ickiness up out of your lungs, as well.
If you make DE dust float in the air when doing any of that, wear a dust mask and keep any pets away from the dusty areas.
GOD BLESS YOU!!!! Seriously, tes are tough I feel like such a bad fur mama because I don't have a 1000 for a vet visit. He has his shots and is neutered I just watched your yeast infection video..I think we are saved. I thank you with my whole 💜💜
I used DE years ago on my cats in the early 90s cause I didn’t have the extra money for prescription flea meds. Also used on my hens and horses as well as a little in their food. I have had pets on chemical flea management, some had seizures. Now we have come full circle and back to DE!
Awesome info and you put me at ease about the dust. Thank you!
Welcome
We've been using this for years. We've added it to their food about three times a year, to the carpet deodorizer and inside the vacuum itself, on our mattress (of course where else is she gonna sleep...lol), etc. We love it!
Did the DE clog up your vacuum sweeper?
@@dianne8340 No...I put about a quarter size amount in it.
Very dangerous to breathe in. Hope you warn guests that you douse your home with that stuff.
Oh Jason- please research properly before spreading unnecessary fear. Your concern is with pool grade DE - when very clearly he is talking about very safe FOOD GRADE! Don't scare folks off something that is truly safe and works!
Regular salt in the carpet is a cheaper alternative to DE.
You are the most awesome vet! Thank you soo much for all your advice and videos!!!❤️❤️❤️
I love you Dr Jones 💖
I love the all natural, non toxic treatments that you share! So very important! I've always used household borax, but certainly will try this!
Borax is dangerous for pets never use borax around pets
DE is great to use on feral cats, since it can be used in the places where they sleep and eat if you take care of a colony. One of my ferals has a terrible flea allergy and loses all his hair but he's also fairly tame with me and loves pets so its fairly easy to rub DE on him. A lot of vets like to say that the risk of respiratory or digestive problems is too high but if you use it safely and sparsely, its perfectly safe. Concern comes from cats licking it off of themselves but ingesting DE helps with internal parasites regardless.
The stray cats are what bring the fleas in my yard. My dog is ok when it's not around. Guess they are a magnet for them
@@nofd1977any critter is a magnet for fleas. They will even bite people if critters aren't nearby, I've been told.
DE ingested has been claimed to treat internal parasites, but that's nonsense. It kills parasites by the very sharp edges the fossilized diatoms have. When those microscopic little fossils get wet, they become mush. That mush no longer has any sharp edges - which you should be thankful for, because if it did, it would totally destroy ALL of the intestinal microbiome that the critters NEED to survive.
DE works wonders OUTSIDE the body, when it's DRY, but once dampened, it's just white mud.
yes, they will bite people! @@MaryAnnNytowl
I have three cats indoor not out I'm glad I found this chanal thanks
Thank you for this video, it is so helpful. It worked very well.
Suggestion: don't forget to use DE on dogs/cat bed or sleeping area, or favorite spot. My fluffy friend likes under my bed next to head board, carpeted.
I once got rid of fleas in my house by spreading a lot.of salt on the floor leaving it for at least a day I think. Wouldn't use it on my pet's though. Cinnamon gets rid of ants really well.
Salt works but I watched a video may not kill eggs may have leave longer kill eggs that hatchb
you are an Angel thank you so much xxx
I love diotomaceous earth! I use it myself once in a while, great stuff!
There's always such a hesitation of should or shouldn't we treat with pesticides. Thanks for sharing a healthy alternative
You're welcome! I also uploaded a DIY flea shampoo too. check that out! Also, I'll be having a free webinar tomorrow. Feel free to join!
www.thedogsupplement.com/webinar/
- Dr. Jones
Thank you! That was fun and I learned something new. 😁👍🏽
You're most welcome!
Thank you so much for your priceless advise. I have 3 Huskies and I want the best safest purest ingredients to keep my family healthy. 🙏❤🐾🐾🐾
Also good to sprinkle around the outside foundation of your home to keep out insects
It can be added to their food for intestinal parasites. My vet nearly had a fir when I told her that I used this. 😂She would only recommend a very expensive chemical based product, naturally. Environmentally friendly slug control too.
Yeah my dogs were on 100$ monthly flea ez I can’t do it with cats and rabbits. Going to try these and pray👍🏻❤️
@@tinawindham6958 any updates? how did it go?
My vet told me it didn't work.. then I told him that is what I've used on all my stray kittens and he acted like it was a miracle
How do you use DE to get rid of slugs?
Vets don't like to lose money.
I've been using this for over 11yrs. The best place to get the correct kind is your local feed store for livestock. It's less expensive as opposed to a pet store.
I love your u tube name. Praise God.
Im a survivor too. Jesus gives us a new life and we are actually made a new creation! For us, the traumatized, Dying to self and living in Christ MAKES SENSE.
Yay! He gives me a new story!!
You are exactly right, if people have room to store a giant bag of it for the next 5 years while they use it up. Not everyone has that much room.
For those who don't, I'd suggest going in with some like-minded friends, and splitting it up into smaller containers. Like those giant flour container tin cans, or those heavy duty 2 gallon or so zip-lock storage bags, or something simple like them. That can make it MUCH easier to store for those with limited space.
Or, hey, if you're the kind that sells things at farmers' markets or the like, buy a great big bag, and repackage it into small bags for resale!
It's just a thought.
Great, I actually used it this winter worked great.. I don’t like chemicals around my dogs.