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Parasites such as fleas, ticks, mites and intestinal worms are all canine parasites and all parasites depress your dog's immune system. Conversely, a weak immune system can't fight off the toxins and damage done by parasites, whether internal or external.FLEAS, TICKS, AND WORMS

 

While parasites like fleas, ticks, and worms can affect a dog's health but whole-body poisons such as heartworm prevention should be used with extreme caution.

Heartworm Prevention?

 

Heartworm Mosquitoes

HEARTWORM MOSQUITOES KILL DOGSIf your neighbors treat their dogs, what's the actual risk of heartworm disease vs. risk of heartworm prevention medication.  It's NOT a toss-up!

 

Heartgard Failed On Heartworms

Bieniek documents ineffectiveness, and deliberately misleading label.

 

West Nile Virus

Fox News reports West Nile Virus (now in dogs) found in Lake Tahoe. Don't panic, we covered simple West Nile and heartworm safety precautions in 2009.

 

Medications Conversion Chart

Medication uses, weight and measurement conversions for your pets and reminder to always check with your vet before administering any household medication.
 

Intestinal Parasites "Worms"Ivermectin Kills Hookworm Larvae

What kind of worms do dogs get? Can my children get dog worms? How can I tell if my dog has worms? Vets hear these question every day.

 

Internal Parasite Wormers List

Most dog wormers are actually large animal wormers. Learn what's best for which parasites.  Discuss choices with your vet before deciding what to use.

 

Ivermectin Parasite Wormer

Calculated Ivermectin dosage for canine hookworm, roundworms, tapeworms, and heartworm control by Breeder/Judge/Organic Chemist.

 

Demodectic Mange

Demodectic MangeIf the immune system is assaulted by systemic poison designed to control heartworm, internal and external parasites, something has to give!

 

External Parasites - Fleas

TICKS CAN MAKE YOUR DOG REALLY SICK BUT SO CAN TICK POISON AND SPRAYSTick dips, flea spray, flea collars, spot-on products, and heartworm preventatives can cause allergies, toxicity, and compromised immune system. Have you tried garlic or diatomaceous earth?

 

Dow Chemical Flea-Tick Spray 

Lawsuit charges this chemical caused cerebral palsy, brain damage when house was sprayed.

 

Natural, Safe Flea Control

Natural flea dips, sprays, and systemic flea and tick treatments ingredients.

 

Natural Flea Prevention

How to manage external parasites without resorting to poisons.  Yes, natural flea control works.

 

FLEA TREATMENTS ARE AS RISKY AS FLEAS ON YOUR DOG

Non-Poisonous Flea Prevention

Tried and true Homeopathic Remedies and Guidance.

 

Dursban Banned! by EPA

We warned breeders over a decade ago. There are safe alternatives for flea & pest control in your house!

 

Does your vet explain potential medication side effects when he/she hands you the bottle? 

 

DOGMEDS

 

Prevent Adverse Reactions by insisting on Prescription Inserts - here's why...

 

The Canine Immune System

A healthy dog with an undamaged immune system naturally resists fleas, ticks, and internal worms, including heartworm.  It is the treatments that damage the immune system and impair health!

 

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