How to deworm a dog with pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are a natural insect repellent that can effectively repel parasites in dogs, such as roundworms, hookworms, etc. Compared to chemical insect repellents, pumpkin seeds are safer, more natural, and will not cause harm to your dog's body. Here's how to use pumpkin seeds to deworm dogs.
1. Prepare materials.
In order to deworm the dog, it is necessary to prepare some pumpkin seeds. You can buy fresh pumpkin seeds at the supermarket or health food store, and be careful to choose pumpkin seeds with no added oil or salt. In addition, it is also necessary to prepare a blender or grinder in order to grind the pumpkin seeds into a powder.
2. Determine the dose.
The dose is determined based on the dog's weight and age. In general, for healthy dogs, 5-10 grams of pumpkin seed powder need to be given each time, and if it is a puppy or elderly dog, the dose should be appropriately reduced. It is recommended to mix pumpkin seed powder with your dog's food before feeding, so as to avoid discomfort caused by your dog swallowing pumpkin seeds directly.
3. Make pumpkin seed powder.
Place the purchased pumpkin seeds in a blender or grinder and stir or grind them into a powder. Be careful not to use powders that are too fine, as this may cause digestive discomfort in your dog.
4. Feed pumpkin seed powder.
Mix the prepared pumpkin seed powder with your dog's food and give it to your dog at feeding time. If your dog doesn't like the taste of pumpkin seeds, you can add some foods or seasonings that your dog likes to the powder to add to the texture.
5. Precautions.
1.When feeding your dog pumpkin seed powder, do not overdo it to avoid digestive discomfort.
2.For dogs that have been infected with parasites, chemical repellents should be used on the advice of a veterinarian, along with pumpkin seeds for conditioning.
3.Although pumpkin seeds can repel insects, they cannot kill parasite eggs, so while using pumpkin seeds, it is also necessary to regularly bathe and comb the dog to keep it clean and hygienic.
4.If your dog's parasite problem is severe, you should take your dog to the veterinarian for acceptance**.
In conclusion, using pumpkin seeds to deworm dogs is a safe and natural method, but you need to pay attention to the dosage and how to use it. If your dog's parasite problem is severe, you should seek medical attention promptly.