These 2 important products is why my dogs are so healthy. In 15 years I have never had a heart worm issue. The lack of deadly vaccinations is another huge reason that my animals are the most healthy dogs anywhere....it all starts with the proper care of the parents...without healthy adult dogs, you will NOT have a healthy puppy!
Food grade diatomaceous earth has many uses and excellent health benefits for humans, plants, and animals. The diatomaceous earth information below will tell you:
Some of the differences in grades of diatomaceous earth.
What food grade diatomaceous earth is and where it comes from.
Why it is important to use ONLY food grade diatomaceous earth.
Information on the many health benefits of food grade diatomaceous earth for people, pets, livestock, and plants.
How to use food grade diatomaceous earth to increase the health of your people, pets, livestock, and plants.
How to use food grade diatomaceous earth for naturally effective parasite control.
Diatomaceous earth (DE) is the remains of microscopic one-celled plants (phytoplankton) called diatoms that lived in the oceans and lakes that once covered the western part of the US and other parts of the world. These deposits are mined from underwater beds or from ancient dried lake bottoms thousands of years old. This means, diatomaceous earth has an unlimited shelf life provided you keep it dry.
Diatomaceous earth is mined, milled, and processed into a myriad of types for a large variety of uses. Filtering and filler are two main uses but diatomaceous earth also ends up in paints, cosmetics, drugs, chemical insecticides, etc. Because the milling produces different sized and shaped particles, it is important not to use the filtering type for agricultural purposes.
Pool filter grade diatomaceous earth has been heat and chemically treated and will poison an animal or human who ingests it, so it is always of utmost importance to only obtain food grade diatomaceous earth to use in and around your household.
Diatoms (DE) are the grass of the oceans and lakes. Just as grass is the staple food of earth animals. Diatoms (algae) are the food of the ocean or fresh water grazers. Magnified 7000x, diatomaceous earth looks like spiney honeycombs.
Food grade diatomaceous earth is EPA approved to be mixed with grains to control mealworms and other pests and has been exempted from tolerance requirements as an inert, inactive ingredient in chemical pesticides. Diatomaceous earth is EPA approved against indoor and outdoor crawling insects. Diatomaceous earth is USDA approved as an anti-caking agent for animal feed. Diatomaceous earth is FDA approved for internal and external use and has a rating of Food Chemical Codex Grade.
Our diatomaceous earth is organic OMRI listed Codex Food Chemical Grade. It is a non-treated, non-calcined fresh water Diatomaceous Earth. It is mined, crushed, sifted, bagged and pure white in color. It contains less than .5% silicon. There are food grade diatomaceous earth products that are yellow or tan in color which indicates a higher iron content. Those which are gray in color contain more clay.
INTERNAL PARASITE CONTROL: Food grade diatomaceous earth makes a very effective natural insecticide. The insecticidal quality of diatomaceous earth is due to the razor sharp edges of the diatom remains. When diatomaceous earth comes in contact with the insects, the sharp edges lacerate the bugs waxy exoskeleton and then the powdery diatomaceous earth absorbs the body fluids causing death from dehydration.
Food grade diatomaceous earth has been used for at least two decades as a natural wormer for livestock. Some believe diatomaceous earth scratches and dehydrates parasites. Some scientists believe that diatomaceous earth is a de-ionizer or de-energizer of worms or parasites. Regardless, people report definite control. To be most effective, food grade diatomaceous earth must be fed long enough to catch all newly hatching eggs or cycling of the worms through the lungs and back to the stomach. A minimum of 60 days is suggested by many, 90 days is advised for lungworms.
Food grade diatomaceous earth works in a purely physical/mechanical manner, not "chemical" and thus has no chemical toxicity. Best yet, parasites don’t build up a tolerance/immunity to its chemical reaction, so rotation of wormers is unnecessary.
People often ask why our DE is rated Food Chemical Codex Grade. If it was only labeled as "food" grade, people would think it is only useful as a food supplement and since DE "acts" like a chemical by dehydrating insects, it was labeled "Chemical" grade since it acts like a chemical, but it is NOT a true chemical like a pesticide or insecticide. It is perfectly safe for oral consumption.
*CLINICAL OBSERVATIONS OF FEEDING CODEX FOOD GRADE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH TO DOGS, O.C. Collins, DVM, Midland Animal Clinic And Hospital, Midland, TX: “In clinical observations of feeding dogs over 35 lbs. 1 tbsp./day and under 35 lbs. 1 tsp./day of DE, within seven days all ova disappeared from stools. DE controlled Ascardis (Toxacara canids), Hookworms (Anclyostoma caninum), and Whipworms (Trichuris vulipis).”
*RESULTS ON FEEDING CODEX FOOD GRADE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH TO WALKING HORSE, L. Thomas, Trainer, L. Frank Roper Stables, Winter Garden, FL: “With horses fed approximately 5 oz. of DE mixed in the feed twice daily, the following results were observed: Stopped scours even on horses that had not responded to any other medications. Noticeable fly reduction. Horses showed an increase in appetites. Weight gain due to better feed conversion. Reduction in manure odor. Elimination of any internal parasites. Healthier appearance.
Daily recommended food grade diatomaceous earth feeding rates:
Kittens - 1/2 teaspoon
Cats - 1 teaspoon
Puppies - 1/2 to 1 tsp.
Dogs under 35 lbs. - 1 teaspoon
Dogs over 35 lbs. - 1 tablespoon
Dogs over 100 lbs. - 2 tablespoons
Cattle, Dairy Cows, & Hogs - 2% of dry feed ration
Chickens - 5% in feed
Goats & Sheep - 2% in grain
Horses - 1/2 to 1 cup in daily ration
*Humans - 1 heaping tablespoon daily
Internal feeding of food grade diatomaceous earth helps eliminate most internal worms, though possibly not all. It's also excellent when fed daily to keep down fly loads, since food grade diatomaceous earth is eliminated from the body, exactly the way it went in, it helps reduce the manure odor and kills flies that come in contact with it.
Mix in animal feed or grain and/or feed free choice. Our goats, fowl, and dogs eat it free choice.
*Some recommend to dose humans by mixing food grade diatomaceous earth in a glass of water before bed or first thing in the morning, well before breakfast, to allow diatomaceous earth time to move through and absorb toxins from one’s digestive tract without interfering or absorbing nutrients from foods or liquids. Some report great results consuming 1 tsp. in a glass of water prior to each meal, 3x/day.
If fecal counts are not zero for worms and ova after feeding DE for 30 days, increase the daily dose. Feeding too small a dose of DE will not give desired results. Increasing the dose, even if greater than the above recommendations, will not harm anyone. Some horses do fine on 1/2 cup of DE daily, others need a full cup. This reminds us, that all beings are different. So again, if the worm and ova counts are not zero, increase your daily dose.
Please NOTE, when you know you are dealing with a worm infestation or tapeworms in particular, it is the opinion of Wolf Creek Ranch that it is best to at least double the recommended dosage as suggested above by the manufacturer. Remember, the diatomaceous earth MUST come in contact with the worms in order to "dehydrate" them and since worms can kill us or our pets and at the very least, cause disease, more is better to prevent having to deal with disease or death.
HOME APPLICATIONS: If you are building a new home, barn, or other structure that is the perfect time to use DE and apply it on the inside of the walls, in the attic, etc. to prevent pesky bugs now and in the future.
Food grade DE can be applied along baseboards, under appliances, inside cabinets and drawers, inside wall outlets, lightly in carpeting, and anywhere you are having an insect problem. Test lightly in an area of your home that you want to apply it to make sure you and your family don?t have a reaction to it, then apply or reapply as needed. Bugs lay larvae or eggs, so DE must be left out long enough for the hatchlings to come in contact with it. You can vacuum the treated areas once/week (make sure some DE is in the vacuum bag to dehydrate any live insects you vacuum up), then reapply if needed. Since most insects have a laying cycle of 7 to 21 days, we recommend treating inside the home for at least 30 days for best effectiveness.
If the insect problem is coming from outside the home and the insects are now residing in your home, treat both outside the home and inside at the same time for maximum effectiveness.
EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS FOR DOGS & CATS: Lightly rub food grade diatomaceous earth into pets coat, fur, and bedding to dehydrate fleas, lice, mites, and ticks. Dust them lightly, but thoroughly, as in order to kill the parasites, they must come in contact with the DE. Note, external application can take up to 72 hours to dehydrate external parasites.
Lightly sprinkle in household carpet. Leave for 2-3+ days, then vacuum. Please do not get heavy handed with the DE in your carpet, as I have heard from some people advising it causes problems with their vacuum.
PLEASE NOTE: Many people advise using ONLY food grade diatomaceous earth eliminates a flea problem, but we cannot say that it does this for everyone. If you are dealing with a flea infestation, we usually recommend food grade DE in the household carpet, pet bedding, on the pets, and outside in the dry areas where fleas congregate. But in the moist areas, such as lawns, gardens, etc., we have always recommended using beneficial/parasitic nematodes. These microscopic nematodes parasitize flea larvae. DE, as far as we know, only kills the adult fleas that come in contact with it. So DE possibly does not kill flea larvae.
It is said that only 5 to 15% of a flea infestation are the adult fleas that you see. The remaining 85 to 95% of your infestation are the larvae waiting to hatch!! As such, and although we have many customers who advise using only food grade diatomaceous earth worked to eliminate their flea problem, we still recommend using the food grade DE in conjunction with beneficial nematodes in outdoor moist areas.
For more information on using food grade diatomaceous earth for flea infestations, Click HERE.
EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS FOR LIVESTOCK, BARNS, COOPS, KENNELS, & LITTER BOXES: We use DE throughout the barn, fowl coops, and pastures. When mucking the barn and coops, I lightly, but thoroughly sprinkle diatomaceous earth absolutely everywhere! It keeps the kidding barn cleansed and dry. In between barn mucking, I sprinkle diatomaceous earth on wet spots to help dry them out and keep flies from laying eggs.
Food grade diatomaceous earth is excellent in the fowl coops – on the ground, in nesting/dusting boxes to prevent lice and mites. Sprinkle directly on fowl feathers to eliminate mites and lice. One thorough application of diatomaceous earth has their feathers growing back quickly.
Food grade diatomaceous earth applied to manure piles keeps fly loads down/eliminated.
Dairy cow owners put food grade diatomaceous earth in burlap bags, so cows can rub against it and sprinkle themselves with DE, which helps to eliminate flies, that land on them, as well as lice, mites, and ticks.
Apply to moist kennel areas to reduce odors, dry the area, and prevent pest breeding.
Deodorizing and absorption are natural functions of diatomaceous earth, so add to kitty litter to absorb odors and keep the litter box drier.
A small amount of food grade DE applied to livestock waterers keeps algae from growing on hot summer days.
Food grade diatomaceous earth is great for compost piles, to prevent breeding pests and control odors.
We use food grade diatomaceous earth on the barn floors at kidding time, instead of using lime which can be toxic. This helps prevent flies and other pests from breeding and keeps the newborn kids healthy, happy, strong, and free of dis-ease.
YARD, GARDEN, & LANDSCAPE APPLICATIONS: DE’s minerals are great for the yard and gardens.
Apply DE to ant hills. Small ants may require a few applications to completely eliminate them, as they burrow new hills elsewhere, after we cover their initial hill with DE, but if we keep at it, eventually they disappear. Big ants are eliminated within two applications of a reasonable amount of DE applied to their ant hill. Ants in trash cans can be controlled by either painting DE around the bottom of the trash can or sprinkling it dry around it. They’ll go elsewhere, as they do not like walking over DE. Of course, you will need to find their home to completely eliminate them, but it will keep them away from areas you put DE. Sprinkled around the house foundation keeps new crawling insects from coming inside.
We mix food grade diatomaceous earth with water to paint our fruit tree trunks with it, like a white wash. The DE keeps ants OFF our fruit trees. 1 cup applied to ½ gallon of water works well. Be sure to stir frequently as the DE settles to the bottom. Good as a white wash for wood fencing too.
1 to 2 cups per gallon of water can be used to apply diatomaceous earth in a backpack or hose end sprayer for problem infestations of mites, aphids, fungus problems, etc. Food grade diatomaceous earth will turn whatever you paint or spray with it white – so it may look like a “white” winter at your place.
Food grade diatomaceous earth will not destroy earthworms, if applied to the top of the soil in worm farms and the worms are allowed to work it into the soil on their own. It is actually beneficial to the worms and compost just make sure to allow the worms to do the work and not bury them in the DE.
OUTDOOR BUGS AFFECTED BY DIATOMACEOUS EARTH: Ants, fire ants, caterpillars, cut worms, army worms, fleas, ticks, cockroaches, snails, spiders, termites, scorpions, silver fish, lice, mites, flies, centipedes, earwigs, slugs, aphids, Japanese beetles (grub stage), bed bugs, fruit flies, corn earworm, cucumber beetles, corn borer, sting bugs, squash vine borers, thrips, loopers, etc., etc.
Pests that lay eggs may require a second application to catch the hatching eggs.
MINERALIZATION: Natural food grade diatomaceous earth contains 15 trace minerals: calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, copper, zinc iron, phosphorous, selenium, etc. People note shinier coats, better overall health, better production, etc. in their animals who are fed food grade diatomaceous earth regularly.
FLY CONTROL: Used daily, DE helps eliminate our fly population here used in conjunction with beneficial/parasitic nematodes in wet or moist garden areas. Sprinkle DE on livestock when flies are present. Dust barns, coops, after mucking and throw on top of manure/compost piles. We feed it daily to all dogs, cats, fowl, and livestock, so it comes out in the manure of each animal as well and prevents flies from growing in the manures.
Farmers hang burlap bags full of diatomaceous earth for the cattle to rub against and keep themselves dusted, which eliminates flies and other pests that land on them.
Diatomaceous earth can be put in a backpack sprayer mixed with water to spray your barn or coop buildings. Reapply DE when rain or water washes or wind blows it away.
GRAIN STORAGE & PROTECTION: Codex food grade diatomaceous earth is a healthy non-toxic alternative to chemical contamination of stored grain. When the grain is to be used, food grade diatomaceous earth can be easily removed, but need not be. Since it is “food grade”, makes no difference in taste or cooking quality, and adds 15 trace minerals. Suggested grain storage use: 1 cup of DE will protect 50 #’s of grain -- 5 cups of food grade diatomaceous earth will protect 300 #’s of grain -- 7 lbs. of DE will protect 1500 #’s of grain or seeds. One source advises only 1 to 2 #’s of DE per ton of grain.
A study done by ACRES, USA, Inc. advised that after 12 months of storage, the food grade diatomaceous earth treated material had 15 insects, compared to 4884 for malathion and 16,994 for untreated grain.
MORE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH BENEFITS: Food grade diatomaceous earth has been reported in scientific literature to absorb methyl mercury, e-coli, endotoxins, viruses (including poliovirus), organophosphate pesticide residues, drug resides, and protein, perhaps even the proteinaceous toxins produced by some intestinal infections. Food grade diatomaceous earth detoxes.
There are some features about food grade diatomaceous earth that correspond with its ability as both a digestive aid and a colon cleanser. The honeycomb skeletal form of diatomaceous earth is found, under microscopic evaluation to reveal a tendency to become filled and clogged with hard debris such as intestinal scale. Food grade diatomaceous earth has not been found to cause any insult to the mucousa or barrier wall.
Diatomaceous earth has a negative charge and bacteria has a positive charge, wherein it is believed by some that food grade diatomaceous earth sweeps bacteria out of the body by trapping it in it’s honeycomb shaped skeletal form.
There is no withdrawal period when given to milking or feed animals. No toxins. Decreased mortality, increased milk production, decreased mastitis, better feed conversion.
CAUTIONS:
· DE manufacturers who work in diatomaceous earth mines 5 days/week advise inhaling it is not a problem (tho of course, don't be snuffing it) and we have not had problems when inhaling DE in small amounts. IF you have asthma or some other lung ailment, either wear a mask or be very careful when using food grade diatomaceous earth.
· Do NOT get diatomaceous earth in the eyes. DE is drying to the eyes, so do NOT put it out when you or your pets are down wind of it. DE is drying to your skin, hands, and feet, just as it can be to your pets.
· Do NOT use heavily in carpet. Some advise too much DE causes vacuum problems.
· NEVER use pool filter grade or any diatomaceous earth other than those labeled "Food Grade" for yourself or your animals. It can poison or kill them.
· Some people experience a healing crisis (detox reaction) when beginning DE consumption. If this occurs, reduce the dose, till your body is cleansed, and then increase to the RDA.
· Remember, DE will kill beneficial insects as well, so don't put it on your flowers where the honey bees go and use wisely.
FOOD GRADE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH BENEFITS SUMMARY:
· Natural wormer – eliminates many parasites without chemicals
· Safe, non-toxic, parasites don’t build immunity as they do with traditional wormers
· 15 trace minerals – great for animals, humans, plants, and soil
· No feed withdrawal for milk or feed animals
· Decreased mastitis
· Reduced scours
· Decreased mortality
· Better feed conversion
· Helps detox heavy metals, ecoli, bacteria, viruses, etc.
· Promotes shinier coats
· Digestive aid
· Colon cleanser
· Better production
· Better overall health
· Eliminates pests in stored grains
· Reduces flies, fleas, ticks, etc.
· Reduces manure odor
· Drying agent
· Reduces moisture and pests in barns, coops, kennel, litterboxes, compost piles, and other moist areas
· Antifungal properties – good for garden fungal growth
· Reduces overall animal stress
· Cost effective
· DE health benefits mean reduction in vet bills and dis-ease
HEARTWORM FREE (aka HWF) is a natural organic herbal treatment which helps your canine fight heartworm aka dirofilariasis imminitis. HeartWorm Free is useful for heartworm positive dogs.
This natural HeartWorm Free remedy will kill the heartworms slowly over a period of time allowing your dog's immune system to help eliminate the heartworm from its body. Because HeartWorm Free works slowly your dog does not need to be confined, as required by traditional heartworm treatment. Your dog can continue to play as he or she normally would not allowing "over exertion" such as racing or breeding. Within weeks, you may notice an increase in energy and a decrease in symptoms such as coughing and weakness and a healthier coat.
HeartWorm Free is made without Wormwood and Black Walnut. Wormwood has been known to depress the central nervous system and can cause mind-altering changes leading to psychosis when used over long periods of time (usually months). Black Walnut was found to be a high allergen causing hives and other types of allergies. With this information, Amber Tech developed HWF that (in the long run) may be more beneficial to your dog.
For more information about heartworm, please go to our Heartworm Information Webpage.
HeartWorm Free is an all natural herbal remedy that contains organic herbs:
Garlic ~ Helps repel parasites, anti-microbial, stimulates immune system, antioxidant, lowers blood pressure, and overall tonic.
Black Seed ~ An overall tonic herb known for its effectiveness on the respiratory system, stomach, intestinal tract, kidney, liver, circulatory and immune system. Anti-parasitic.
<ALIGN="LEFT"Licorice ~ Supports lung tissue, blood cleansing, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, stimulates immune system (immunostimulant). Hawthorn ~ Strengthens heart structures and functions (tonic), lowers blood pressure, nutritive, antioxidant. Hops ~ Used as a diuretic. Sorrel ~ Cleans the vessels of parasites. Apricot Pits ~ Contains small amounts of natural ocurring cyanide. Grapefruit Seed Extract ~ Used for viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. Also rids the body of parasites. Flavorings ~ To make it more palitable. Alcohol ~ Intensifies the activity of the HWF herbal tincture while acting as a natural preservative. Distilled Water.
MUST READ: Killing heartworms can be dangerous for your dog. Dead worms can clog small blood vessels causing organs to fail making it imperative that your animal be confined to a small space to try and prevent this from happening. Older, sick, or pregnant animals may not be able to tolerate traditional veterinary treatment and some dogs are simply sent home to die without care, as the traditional heartworm medications would kill the dog. This is why the HeartWorm Free remedy was created. HeartWorm Free's slow method of heartworm treatment has its benefits, which allows the dog to recover slowly. HeartWorm Free works well for all dogs, young, elderly, and is safe enough to give to pregnant dogs.
Keep in mind you are working with heartworms. The heart is a vital organ. Whether you use choose to use traditional heartworm treatment or natural heartworm treatment, there are risks. Anytime you work with the heart you take a risk. The heartworms can dislodge and go anywhere in the system. The heart can become weakened from the heartworms. Heartworms can get up to 3 feet long. If a dog is harboring a 3-foot long heartworm the time to rid the body of heartworms can be 36 weeks or longer. The severity of the heartworm infestation and condition of the heart will determine the results with the HeartWorm Free treatment. Amber Tech does NOT guarantee the health of your dog, due to conditions out of Amber Tech's control.
During Heartworm Treatment: The kidneys will suffer much stress as they work hard to pull the worms through the system. Amber Tech recommends putting your dog on KIDNEY REJUVENATOR in addition to the HeartWorm Free remedy to help eliminate and dissolve worms in the blood and keep the kidneys healthy which will help your dog overcome canine heartworm more quickly and easily, plus help him or her test heartworm negative more quickly. It is recommended to use the KIDNEY REJUVENAOR throughout the entire treatment for best results.
HeartWorm Free Recommended Use:
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Dog Weight
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HeartWorm Free
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under 5 lbs.
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1 mil
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5 to 15 lbs.
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1.6 mil
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16 to 25 lbs.
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2 mil
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26 to 50 lbs.
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2.4 mil
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51 to 80 lbs.
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2.6 mil
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81 to 100 lbs.
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3.0 mil
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101 to 150 lbs.
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3.4 mil
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151 to 200 lbs.
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3.6 mil
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201 to 250 lbs.
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3.8 mil
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251 lbs. & up
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4.0 mil
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Please note: A syringe is included with each bottle of HeartWorm Free, along with instructions on HWF administration. HeartWorm Free has a 4 year shelf life.
Recommended Use: Shake well before use. Administer the appropriate dose in number of ml's as determined by the above weight-based chart twice daily. HWF is best absorbed in the mouth, so it is recommended to dose directly into the mouth and not be given in food. Do NOT give on an empty stomach. Do NOT exceed recommended dose! Do NOT use in conjunction with a heartworm preventative or flea/tick preventatives, as these things toxify the kidneys, liver, blood, and body, which suppresses the immune system and will make your dog take longer to test heartworm negative. NO heartworm preventative is needed while your dog is on HWF. Twice/day dosing should be given approximately ever 12 hours.
PLEASE READ: Often, dogs infested with heartworm lose weight, as the heartworm infestation makes them less hungry and active. Most dogs gain weight while using HeartWorm Free, as the heartworms are killed and the dog becomes more active, their appetite returns. It is EXTREMELY important to make certain your dog is getting the proper HWF dose, based on their weight. We recommend weighing dogs that are close to the top of their dosage weight range at least once/week and once they reach the next weight level dosage, start them on that proper dosage immediately. Failure to do this can result in a longer treatment time. So, please, weigh your dog regularly to make sure he or she is getting the proper dose of HWF.
KIDNEY REJUVENATOR should be used during treatment to keep the kidney's healthy (recommended most if your dog is exhibiting heartworm symptoms). Once the heartworms die they must dissolve in the blood and work their way through the kidneys and out the urinary tract system. Many dogs will suffer from weak kidneys during and after treatment, so for optimum results it is recommended to give the KIDNEY REJUVENATOR in conjunction with the HWF.
After you have completed 9 weeks of HWF treatment take your dog to a veterinarian for a check-up to ensure there are no microfilaria (have the vet draw blood and check it under a microscope). IF no microfilaria are present the treatment is working and you can continue with the full course. IF microfilaria are still present, there is a bigger problem. The heartworms can huddle together in the heart and form a ball. They can perform somewhat of a shield and continue to lay eggs. This is an advanced form of heartworms. You must make a decision with your vet. Using either traditional veterinary treatment or HWF will be dangerous for your dog. If you continue to use HWF contact us for advanced dosing instructions.
After the full course of HWF take your dog back to the veterinarian for another blood draw. If the veterinarian does not see any live heartworms swimming in the blood you can continue with the next step (in the next paragraph). If the veterinarian does see live heartworms swimming, then we need to continue with additional HWF treatment.
Completing the HWF Treatment: Once your canine has completed the HeartWorm Free treatment continue to give the HWF, but give once a day at 1/2 the normal dose (i.e., if your dog's treatment dose was 2.4 ml's twice/day, give only 1.2 mils once/day for 3 to 4 months). NO heartworm preventative is needed while your dog is on this dose after completing the HWF treatment. After the first month, start the INTERNAL GOLD DETOX KIT which will last for one month. After the four months, have your dog retested. If your dog has a positive snap test, ask your veterinarian to draw blood and view the blood through a microscope. If the veterinarian finds live heartworms, continue the HWF treatment. If the veterinarian does not find live heartworms continue the 1/2 daily dose until the dead heartworms are out of the system and perform a detox using the INTERNAL GOLD DETOX KIT.
Recommended Use for Pregnant Dogs: HWF is safe to give to pregnant dogs at one-half (1/2) the normal dose while pregnant and then giving the full dose once her puppies are born. This will help prevent her infestation from getting worse while pregnant. Depending on her level of infestation while pregnant, she may need to be treated a little longer than the 4 month cycle, since she would be on 1/2 the normal dose while pregnant.
Additional Heart Support: HAWTHORN & DANDELION is a natural organic herbal remedy that is highly recommended for keeping the heart strong and healthy. Often times the heartworms can cause heart damage. It is our intent to help prevent the worms from damaging the heart and strengthen the walls so they can withstand the length of treatment. HAWTHORN & DANDELION is also designed to act as a diuretic and help the kidneys. Be sure to provide your dog with plenty of fluid during treatment.
Feeding "heart" (beef, chicken, pork, turkey, etc.) helps nourish the heart and is excellent in cases where the heart is deficient in situations such as heart disease, heartworms, etc. We recommend feeding raw heart at least 3 to 4 days per week.
If your dog is on the HWF longer than 36 weeks, take her off for a 3 week break, then continue if needed. Have your dog retested 3 months AFTER you have detoxed the system (using Amber Tech's INTERNAL GOLD DETOX KIT) OR 4 months AFTER treatment is completed.
HeartWorm Free is designed to act SLOWLY to eliminate the need to keep your dog confined. Do not allow breeding, racing, or over exerting. The average time for a dog with a moderate infestation of heartworms is 16 weeks. Depending on the severity of your dog's heartworm infestation, you may need to treat your dog for a longer period of time, especially if your dog has a heavy infestation of heartworms.
Although most dogs recover on the 16 to 24 week course, not all dogs will. A good diet, moderate exercise, and plenty of fluid may increase your pet's odds of overcoming heartworms.
IF your dog continues to cough after 4 weeks of using the HeartWorm Free, PLEASE contact us (951) 674-0921, Monday through Friday 10am-5pm PST or E-Mail Us. Severe cases that haven't stopped coughing within 4 weeks of treatment may require additional care. ADIZONE can be helpful in more severe cases who exhibit coughing and/or decreased exercise tolerance.
How many 4 oz. bottles of HWF will your dog need for the 16 or 24 week treatment?
Dog Weight
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HWF 16 weeks
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HWF 24 weeks
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HWF 36 weeks
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under 5 lbs.
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1.9 Bottles
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2.8 Bottles
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4.2 Bottles
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5 to 15 lbs.
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3 Bottles
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4.5 Bottles
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6.7 Bottles
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16 to 25 lbs.
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3.7 Bottles
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5.6 Bottles
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8.4 Bottles
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26 to 50 lbs.
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4.5 Bottles
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6.7 Bottles
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10.1 Bottles
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51 to 80 lbs.
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4.9 Bottles
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7.3 Bottles
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10.9 Bottles
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81 to 100 lbs.
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5.6 Bottles
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8.4 Bottles
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12.6 Bottles
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101 to 150 lbs.
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6.4 Bottles
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9.5 Bottles
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14.3 Bottles
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151 to 200 lbs.
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6.7 Bottles
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10.1 Bottles
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15.1 Bottles
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201 to 250 lbs.
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7.1 Bottles
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10.6 Bottles
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16 Bottles
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251 lbs. & up
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7.5 Bottles
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11.2 Bottles
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16.8 Bottles
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This chart may be used as a guide only. It is not a guarantee. Be sure to weigh your dog before starting the HeartWorm Free. The approximate length of time it will take to treat your dog is as follows:
If your dog is not showing symptoms - 16 weeks
Symptomatic dogs (i.e., tires easily, loss of appeite, coughing and swelling) - 24 weeks
Symptomatic longer than 3 months - 26 weeks
Symptomatic longer than 6 months - 36 weeks
Every dog is different and some will respond more readily than others.
Remember, heartworm can get up to 3 feet long. The dog's body has to dissolve all the dead heartworms in order for your dog to test heartworm negative. This is why dogs that test a high positive for heartworm will need a little more treatment time and why we recommend the KIDNEY REJUVENATOR below for the more heavily infested cases.
KIDNEY REJUVENATOR can help your dog eliminate the dead heartworm from the body more quickly. Dead microfilaria are filtered through the kidneys. Your dog's kidneys can become overwhelmed with microfilaria and not eliminate them as quickly as they should. KIDNEY REJUVENATOR can help cleanse the kidneys making it easier to eliminate the dead microfilaria and in many cases make it easier on the dog, hasten their recovery from heartworm, and help them to test heartworm negative more quickly.
After the heartworms expire, they can stay in the system for a period of time. It is up to the body to dissolve the heartworms and process them through the kidneys and out the urine. If you had your dog tested with dead heartworms in the system, the test will still show a positive result.
Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Do NOT give to cats. Apricot pits contain small amounts of naturally occuring cyanide. Do NOT use in conjunction with a traditional heartworm preventative or flea/tick treatment. Do not give products containing Ivermectin while treating with HWF. HWF is designed to act SLOWLY to eliminate the need to keep your dog confined. Do NOT allow breeding, racing, or over exerting. Do NOT use LIFE CELL SUPPORT (in the INTERNAL GOLD DETOX KIT) until AFTER HeartWorm Free treatment is completed.
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