Home Remedy to Get Rid of Worms in Dogs

Worms can make a dog very sick and put its life in danger. Anemia and dehydration are the most damaging effects. If your dog has worms, symptoms may include a swollen belly, a lack of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, sluggishness or noticeable worms in its stool. Many types of worms may affect your dog and not all are visible to the naked eye. A veterinarian may best diagnose the presence of worms. If you already have seen worms in your dog's stool or vomit, however, you may try a home remedy to purge worms from your dog's system.

Things You'll Need

  • Small pumpkin
  • Knife
  • Large spoon
  • Large bowl
  • Colander
  • Paper towels
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Coffee grinder
  • Small plastic jar with lid
  • Measuring spoons
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Instructions

    • 1

      Slice off the top of a pumpkin and scoop out the flesh with a large spoon. Place it in a large bowl. Separate the seeds from the flesh.

    • 2

      Place the seeds in a colander and rinse well. Allow the seeds to drip dry.

    • 3

      Arrange several layers of paper towels on the cookie sheet.

    • 4

      Dump the seeds onto the covered cookie sheet and spread them out in an even layer.

    • 5

      Place the cookie sheet in an oven, without heat, and allow them to dry for several days.

    • 6

      Remove the seeds from the oven and place amounts of the seeds into a coffee grinder. Repeat until all of the seeds have been ground.

    • 7

      Store the pumpkin seed powder in a plastic jar with a tight lid in a cool dry place.

    • 8

      Add 1/4 tsp. of the ground pumpkin seeds to each of your dog̵7;s daily meals. Mix it well with your dog's food to disguise it.