Guest Greyhounds4ever Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I have looked in the archives for an answer to this question but have been unable to find anything and was hoping a kind soul on this site would give provide a suitable response. I just purchased human grade DE to feed the dogs and put on their coats for protection of parasites. I had a foster a couple of months ago with ear mites and I'm afraid they were passed on to my little IG as she has been scratching at her ears lately. My question is this: Can you use DE to rid of ear mites? If so, how would this be administered? Thanks for your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I doubt it. I wonder if DE is the fossil flower I used many years ago? A Sheltie breeder in Cleveland sold it. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 (edited) I've used diatomaceous earth for years for fleas and other crawling household pests. Although I've not used it to treat ear mites, I have heard of using it for this purpose: "I have found that putting a pinch of food-grade diatomaceous earth into the dog or cat's ear kills the mites. I do it daily for about a month since that is how long the mites can take to hatch. Within a few days though the animal has absolutely no symptoms of mites and it is completely safe for pets of all ages and sizes. It is also a great way to get rid of mites on birds and to rid a pet of internal parasites." This quote came from This Website where there is discussion of various non-toxic ear mite remedies. The food grade diatomaceous earth is also sometimes called Fossil Shell Flour. Edited April 1, 2008 by galgrey Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhenIGiveIn Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I've never heard of feeding it to dogs... what does it get rid of? I have used it for floors and carpet dusty for a bad flea out break and I put it under my old pine tree because that was just flea heaven but never fed it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CBDTherapyDogs Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Frontline Plus kills ear mites as well as fleas and ticks. go to www.fleasmart.com and you can order Archer Insect Growth Regulator, which is a birth control for fleas and lasts months in the ground. My parents used to use it on the cats, but it dried out thier coats so much. I prefer good ole Frontline Plus, Sentinel, and Capstar as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 The food grade diatomaceous earth is also sometimes called Fossil Shell Flour Fossil Flower(Flour) Used it for worm control. Can't remember how much daily..... My -- that seems a lifetime ago. I actually went looking for them a few years back to try & buy some. Now that I know what it is, I can buy away if needed.... Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KathyL Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Wolf Creek Ranch website has some good info on DE. http://wolfcreekranch.net/diatomaceous_earth.html I'm looking at getting some for the fire ants in the yard. Now, if it would only help with the mosquitos!! They're already the size of B52's. kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyhounds4ever Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I've never heard of feeding it to dogs... what does it get rid of? Internal parasites such as worms. Here is a good website if you want to read up on it...DE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lat41065 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 i use it for flea control and it is better than anything on the market. i have heard of using for ear mites just a slight amount in the ear every other day for 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MZH Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 The food-grade stuff looks good, but here's a cautionary paragraph from the Dirtworks paper on Pet DE: "Special Notes: This stuff works very well and is non-toxic. However, it is a mineral dust and it’s not something you want to breath in on a constant basis or in large amounts. Once you think you have the problem under control, you can vacuum up the dust and dead insects and throw away the bag or empty the canister of the vacuum cleaner. It’ll clean out the vacuum cleaner too!" They do sell dust masks for the people using it. A question for those who apply the DE to their pets coats or ears: does the DE stay put on them or does it fly around when they shake, for example? Do they breathe it in? I guess it depends on how much you put on them. Now, I'd use the stuff on fire ants in a heartbeat, no questions asked! Marcia in SC, where the fire ants are very happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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