A number of intestinal parasites will produce no visible symptoms in your cat at all – or at least not at first. Other parasites such as the tapeworm will usually be visible in your cat’s faeces and in the hair or on the skin around his anus.
Other symptoms of worms in cats may include:
Vomiting
Persistent dry cough
Swollen abdomen
Anaemia
Diarrhoea
Persistent scratching around the anus
Weight loss
Eating a great deal without putting on weight
Breathing problems
Bad breath
How do I know if my dog has worms?
In many cases you may not even know that your dog has worms without having a sample of his feces analyzed. Certain intestinal parasites such as tapeworm however are usually clearly visible either clinging to the skin or hair around the dog’s anus or in a fresh feces.
Other symptoms of worms in dogs may include:
Weight loss
Gastrointestinal disturbances
Diarrhoea
Anaemia
Scratching, particularly around the base of the tail
Vomiting
Mild to severe coughing
Eating a great deal without putting on weight
Bad breath
What are the consequences of not treating internal parasites?
In some cases, apart from slight irritation, your pet may not be too concerned about a mild worm infestation.
However a number of internal parasites can be life threatening, particularly in large numbers. Some pets may even develop a hypersensitivity to worms, which can cause serious complications.
If you are concerned about your pet’s symptoms consult a holistic vet for advice before resorting to over-the-counter remedies
What is Heartworm?
Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a parasitic worm which infects mostly dogs. However, more vets are realizing that cats may also be infected with heartworm. Although all internal parasites can be harmful to the health of your pet, heartworm infestation is serious and can be fatal unless treated in time.
When it comes to your pet’s health, natural remedies are usually a good place to start. In the wild, animals will instinctively seek out therapeutic herbs to support their health and may roam far to find the herbs they need. However, domestic animals do not have access to a wide variety of therapeutic plants. In addition, pet lifestyles often resemble those of their owners, meaning that health is often compromised on a number of levels. It makes sense therefore that, as owners, we supplement the diets of our pets with herbs that will help to bring their systems into balance. Because domestic gardens usually cannot support the variety of plants our pets need, PetAlive has therefore formulated a range of easy to use and effective natural remedies for pet health.
Parasites are a fact of life and our bodies – and those of our pets – are host to a number of parasites and other organisms. This is quite normal. Given a healthy gut and immune system and access to certain plants, the animal body is designed to keep these parasites in check and ensure that they do not reach proportions that are harmful to health.
However, domestication and modern diets have compromised the ability of our animals to maintain systemic balance in a number of areas and to sustain an environment which keeps parasites and other organisms in check.
Holistic practitioners recognize that the whole animal should be treated to maximize health and support balance in the system. Maintaining balance and integrity in the gut and throughout the system and supporting the natural cleansing and purifying mechanisms of the body will go a long way to keep our pets free of parasites. This is where natural remedies can play an important role.
A combination of natural medicine, healthy diet and regular exercise is recommended to promote pet digestive health and integrity, keep immune systems functioning well and support the natural cleansing functions of the blood and digestive system.
What is Parasite Dr.?
Parasite Dr. is a 100% herbal remedy specially formulated for the healthy and effective expulsion of intestinal parasites such as roundworm, heartworm and tape worm.
Containing herbs especially chosen for their known anti parasitic, antiseptic and bactericidal properties, Parasite Dr. can help to rid your pet of unhealthy infestations of internal parasites without the unwanted side effects sometimes associated with synthetic parasite medication.
As an added bonus, Parasite Dr. also helps to cleanse the system and contains herbs with antifungal properties, thus helping to reduce systemic yeast infections which compromise health and weaken immunity
"I have never liked the idea of the chemical products for de-worming my animals, but there did not seem to be much choice! Thanks for providing an effective alternative!" Cindy B
"My vet said that these things don’t work but I have proved her wrong time and time again. Now she can see the proof in my pets. The parasite dr works very well and I know that it will not harm my animals of which I have three dogs and two cats! I love your website!" G. R.
"My daughter has been using your (people) products for her family for some time and she has always recommended them for me. As I am very healthy, I have not had much need for any medicine :-) (thank goodness!) My cats do get worms no matter what I do and it was great to discover that you have a pet website. The Parasite Dr has lived up to its promise and I can certainly recommend it to other pet owners" Carole
"I recently had a 4 year old female rough collie given to me. …I found your site and ordered your Parasite Dr. After 4-6 weeks, the difference is amazing and I wanted to share this with you. I give the capsules to all my dogs. Thank you for an alternative remedy that is not only better for the animal, but, less expensive. Thank you again, and I am now a loyal customer."—Sheryl
Disclaimer: Testimonials have been edited to comply with FDA regulations. While positive results are likely, the testimonials used are general results and are not intended to represent or guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results - individual results may vary.
Parasite Dr. contains the following 100% natural ingredients:
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthinium)
is a very well respected herb in both Eastern and Western herbal medicine. It is an excellent digestive tonic and helps to cleanse the blood and digestive tract. (Baumann, I. C., Glatzel, H., and Muth, H. W. “Studies on the effects of wormwood (Artemisia absinthium L.) on bile and pancreatic juice secretion in man”. Z.Allgemeinmed. 6-20-1975; 51(17):784-791.)
Cloves (Eugenia caryophyllata)
contain strong detoxifying agents. Studies have even investigated this herb for its ability to discourage pests. (Barnard, D. R. “Repellency of essential oils to mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae).” J Med Entomol. 1999; 36(5):625-629.)
Neem (Azadirachta indica)
is a tree highly prized for making furniture as its wood is worm resistant. For the same reason, it is a highly prized Ayurvedic medicine. Studies have investigated the properties of this to act as a natural repellant. (Sharma, S. K., Dua, V. K., and Sharma, V. P. “Field studies on the mosquito repellent action of neem oil.” Southeast Asian J.Trop.Med.Public Health 1995; 26(1):180-182.)
Herb of Grace (Ruta graveolens)
has been used for centuries and is included in our Parasite protector capsules for its ability to promote digestive and systemic cleansing. Studies have also shown this herb to have a supportive action on cardiac health. (Chiu, K. W. and Fung, A. Y. The cardiovascular effects of green beans (Phaseolus aureus), common rue (Ruta graveolens), and kelp (Laminaria japonica) in rats. Gen.Pharmacol. 1997; 29(5):859-862.)
Rice powder
(inactive ingredient)
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Our products are not tested on animals and individual ingredients are well-researched and are natural, safe and effective.
Capsules may be swallowed whole by larger dogs. However, most owners find that it is easier and more convenient to open the capsule and mix the contents with wet food or a treat. This prevents stress to both pet and owner! Cats, especially, hate to have medicine forced down their throats and will happily eat the dried herb when it is mixed with a treat, a little fish or rolled into a butter ball.
Dosage:
Cats:
1/2 capsule twice daily.
Dogs under 20lbs:
1/2 capsule twice daily.
Dogs 20-50lbs:
1 capsule twice daily.
Dogs over 50lbs:
1-2 capsules twice daily.
Continue for approximately three weeks. Repeat when necessary.
Caution:
Not recommended for kittens and puppies under 6 months or very elderly animals. Avoid during pregnancy and nursing.
Get optimum results with regular use
While conventional medicine works by often treating just the symptoms, natural medicine strives to create holistic balance. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs, the natural ingredients in our remedies support overall health and functioning.
Parasite Dr. is highly recommended along with the following natural remedies for maximum effectiveness.
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