Things You'll Need
- Raw pumpkin seeds
- Wheat germ oil
- Dried figs
- Food processor
- Canned cat food
Instructions
Rinse fresh, raw pumpkin seeds and dry them thoroughly. According to Herbs2000, pumpkin seeds contain an amino acid called cucurbitin. This chemical has properties that eliminate tapeworms and other parasites in cats and people.
Grind the seeds in the food processor until they reach a fine powder texture. For the best results, grind the seeds freshly every day before giving them to your cat, according to "Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats." You can also grind the seeds and freeze the remainder of the ground seeds for later use. Seal them in an airtight container to prevent moisture from affecting their potency.
Add 1/4 tsp. of the ground pumpkin seeds to your cat's canned wet food and stir it in well. Give this to your cat each day for 60 days to eliminate its tapeworms.
Stir in 1/4 tsp. of wheat germ oil into your cat's wet food, along with the ground pumpkin seeds. The oil will help the pumpkin seeds work and helps to discourage tapeworm infestations as a stand alone treatment. You can continue to supplement your cat's diet with wheat germ oil after 60 days, as it will discourage re-infestation. It also helps to encourage a shiny, healthy coat.
Chop up some dried figs and finely grind them in the food processor. Add 1/4 tsp. of ground figs into your cat's food to assist in getting rid of the tapeworms. Figs contain enzymes that eat away at the outer coating of the tapeworms. Continue the fig treatment for 60 days along with the pumpkin seeds and wheat germ oil supplementation.