Monday, May 17, 2010

Warning- Wormwood for Pets

Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthum). is a powerful and very effective herb. it gets rid of parasite in animals. It can be used as a de-worm for pets. The name says it all and Wormwood is in fact a tried and tested component of many medicinal formulas intended to deworm animals. The bio-active compounds at work in the herb's extracts convey a collective antimicrobial, antihelminitic and antiseptic action that eradicate parasitic worms in the gut, including ringworm and roundworm, and consequently flush them out of the system.To further support the digestive process, Wormwood helps sustain healthy levels of gastrointestinal juices and stimulates metabolism. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that effectively promote immune system health. 

First you boil it like you would boil a tea, then you take 1or 2 table spoon and add it to a big bowl of water. Continue this for about 3-4 days, you will notice that your pet poops the worms out but you must exercise caution, do not give more than 2-3 drops because it's toxic to pets at high dose(may be fatal). Don't forget to keep their litter box and environment clean and free from flea, tick and mites.In severe case or emergency situation please take your pet to the vet.
  • Caution: Although wormwood is very effective in killing parasitic worms however, do not use wormwood on a cat with weakened immune system, may be too weak to handle the strength of this herb. Also remember big bowl of water for 2spoons or 1teaspoon in food. please exercise caution, if in doubt please take your pet to the vet.
  • Pet Herbal Supplement may also help boost pet immune. 
  •  Sustain your pet's health with nutritious diets, through regular exercise and holistic treatments whenever diseases arise. Holistic/ alternative remedies is much reliable way to maintaining your pets health.
  • Lemongrass or lavender oil can be used as preventive remedy for controlling flea infestation in pets.
Author: Onyinye A
Onyinye A is a freelance writer who specializes in nontoxic self improvement, green & Eco-friendly living, nontoxic lifestyle (preventing cancer, illness and toxicity) and everything related to organic living. Her work has been published by nontoxiclifestylesolution.com, Ezine.com, and other online and print publications.
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