Worms are parasitic creatures that live in a dog's body; most commonly, in the intestinal tract. As with any condition, you should always see your vet before treating your dog at home in order to avoid any serious complications. The veterinarian can decide if the dog is healthy enough to try homeopathic remedies. Go to the vet immediately if your dog doesn't seem to be feeling well when it has worms.
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Keeping the Dog Healthy
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When treating your dog for worms on your own, make sure the dog is as healthy as possible so that it can fight off some of the worms on its own. You should keep your dog's immune system as healthy as possible so that the dog's body will have a better chance of fighting the worms off during the larvae stage. To keep your dog's immune system as healthy as possible, feed a healthy diet including raw meats, vegetables and fruits. Keeping your dog's circulatory system healthy helps to protect against one of the most dangerous worms, heartworms. To keep your dog's circulatory system healthy, make sure the dog gets plenty of exercise. A strong circulatory system may help the dog to flush out heartworms before they have a chance to infest the dog.
Food Additives
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One of the most promising homeopathic worm remedies for dogs is adding strongly flavored foods into their diet. Sometimes these foods help the dog to make more bowel movements, flushing worms out of the digestive system. It is very important to feed dogs these strong foods in moderation so that the dog doesn't suffer with diarrhea. Strong foods that may help flush the digestive system include garlic, licorice, hops, grapefruit and pepper. You should add these foods into the dog's normal diet and in moderation.
Worm-Fighting Herb Tincture
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Many pet owners suggest mixing up herb tinctures for fighting worms. Three ingredients that are thought to be especially powerful in fighting worms are black walnut hulls, wormwood, and cloves. These three must be used together to achieve the full effect. The black walnut hull and wormwood kill many types of adult and developing worms, and cloves kill the eggs. If you use the three together, you can help your dog fight all the worms in its body. Add the ingredients in small amounts to your dog's food while it has worms.
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