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According to Dr. Shawn Messonnier, a veterinarian/practice owner in Plano, Texas, most, if not all puppies and kittens are infected with parasites such as hookworms and roundworms. Some of these parasitic infections can be transmitted to people. Routine fecal examination (examining a fresh stool sample under the microscope by a trained professional) is necessary to diagnose parasitic infections. There are many very safe, chemicals/drugs available to treat these infections from your veterinarian once diagnosed. However, according to Dr. Messennier, there are some natural dewormers available to help make the intestinal tract less desirable for parasites such as:
"-Fresh, raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds
-Oregon grape, which contains the alkaloid berberine that has
antibacterial and antigiardial activity
-Diatomaceous earth (not the kind processed for use in swimming
pools)
-Chamomile (a slower acting herbal deworming product that also
offers anti-inflammatory activities for the intestinal mucosa)
-Pineapple weed (similar in action to chamomile)
-Black walnut (a well-known antihelmintic, often also recommended
for the treatment of dirofilariasis but potentially toxic to pets
if not used carefully)
-Wormwood (another well-known dewormer but less commonly used
because it can be toxic to the host due to the presence of tannins
and volatile oils)"
*Quoted from Veterinary Practice News, March 2000, pg. 55.
These natural products can be tried and routine examination and recheck of fecal matter is important in tracking the efficacy of these and any other preparation. In cases in which natural products are not effective in controlling parasitic infections, conventional dewormers have been proven safe and effective with most modern medications.
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