Natural Remedies

Is Diatomaceous Earth Safe for 3 Week Old Puppies?

Posted by Carol (Delanco, Nj) on 08/21/2015

Is it safe to use DE to worm our puppies? If so, can you tell me at what age and how much? Thanx so much!

Replied by Theresa
Mpls., Mn
08/21/2015

Hey Carol!

DE is safe to use to worm your pups. Be sure you use only the food grade DE. 1 heaping tablesppon per pup, mixed with water into a slurry and dosed with a syringe 3x day for 3 weeks, and then check stools to see if you are clear.

I will say that I have tried this with my own litters and have not had luck; it just did not work - and I am not sure why.

Pups at 3 weeks are due to be wormed, and if this were my litter I would not hesitate to use the standard wormer from the vet following a standard worming protocol for pups.