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...or another, so I guess it's the fleas' turn now :ohwell: So I'm wondering, what is your experience/recommendations regarding Diatomaceous earth? I have the food grade. My concerns are that even though "the internet" says it's non-toxic, there are lots of reputable sources and vets that...

No diatomaceous earth in Feline Comfort. It's sort of a super set of a few of their other products: pet flora, super enzymes, psyllium, and slippery elm. Feline Comfort I'll see if I can sneak a little into dinner. She should be hungry enough having given back lunch.

You shouldn't put it on the dog. In that situation, you are right. The stuff is worthless. Diatomaceous earth works slowly, by abrasion. It causes fleas to dehydrate and die from lack of water. The way to use it is to spread it around areas where fleas are known to live. You must also use...

Diatomaceous earth does help kill fleas but it's not a panacea. The reason why diatomaceous earth works is because it is abrasive. DE comes from the shells of microscopic, single-cell, algae (known as diatoms) which are made out of silica. DE is, basically, microscopic particles of glass or...

Ah. That's the "Plus" formula. Hope this version helps!

So, what's the verdict? I remember talking over the possible benefits of diatomaceous earth with others here.

How safe is it to use diatomaceous for cats? I have some cats that go under couches etc

...on floors that were being exterminated. It was during one of these patrols I talked to a supervisor who told me that they use diatomaceous earth, spread around the baseboards, to help keep the insect population down. He's the one who first explained why it works and how to use it. The...

Excellent response! Thank you 👍 All the cats minus one are indoor only. I, myself, am of course indoor/outdoor, so I or visitors may be bringing them in as well. Tell you the truth, I'm kind of suspecting some used pet bedding I got and probably failed to clean properly before using it. My...

I wouldn't use the Diatomaceous earth. I had a cat that developed chronic rhinitis after I used it. If you look at it carefully under a microscope you see that it is tiny little crystals with sharp points. If a cat inhales them, it is bad. I know allot of people use it without incident, but I...

Be sure to treat your home as well. Vacuum daily, especially along baseboards. Sprinkle diatomaceous earth under furniture and appliances to deter and kill any under there. You can also sprinkle it on sofa cushions overnight, then vacuum the next morning.

...from each other's food dishes so treating them for fleas is challenging. A friend told me about Edible (food-grade) DE - edible diatomaceous earth - and I'm considering using this to treat my ferals for fleas and as flea prevention. Does anyone here have experience with this? Here are some...

Sprinkle diatomaceous earth (food grade) around the area. It's safe for pets and humans. Use a flea comb and blue Dawn dish water to comb mom & babies. You can also bathe kitties in blue Dawn dish soap and water to remove fleas.

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...where clothing fits tight. And I saw them in the grasses in my back yard. I've had few to no itchy spots after I changes behaviors, like limiting kitty rubbing against me, showering frequently, and after after applying diatomaceous earth in suspect areas. Awful that I can't see a dermatologist.

Also I forgot to add that I do use diatomaceous earth in the yard as well.

...for quite a well - they need activity and a heat source to 're-activate' them, Shoe sanitation could be done with food grade Diatomaceous earth (D.E.) - a shallow tray of it to set your shoes in before you enter the home, but you could probably just as easily spray them with one of the...

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...some cats are more sensitive than others. They like routine changing litters or locations ads stress. You can clean him out with diatomaceous earth food grade will not remove good flora. Probiotic isn't necessary with good quality food. System may need a clean out, a rest to get normal again...

Hi, would food grade diatomaceous earth work, maybe in a narrow "strip" around the edge of the room so the dust doesn't get stirred up every time someone walks in or moves around?