Home Remedies For Pets With Worms

A pet is more or less like a family member. We share our emotions with our pets just as we do with our friends or babies. If a pet in the family is not feeling well, it seems to be a very minor issue for outsiders but for family members it is a very serious issue because pets are more than just animals. Pets can very easily become the victims of numerous categories of intestinal worms like hookworms, ringworms, tapeworms, roundworms and many others. These worms create problems of itching, weight loss, diarrhea, queasiness sluggishness and pastiness in pets.

Actually, just as in humans, many microorganisms exist in the digestive system of animals too. The problem occurs when the harmful microbes outnumber the beneficial ones. Bacterial and fungal microbes very often lead to infection in cats and dogs as they are more exposed to unhygienic water and food. There are certain very effective herbal remedies that can help in de-worming your pet and in improving its overall digestive system.

Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthum) is the best herb to de-worm pets. Due to its anti-microbial, anti-helminitic and antiseptic properties, this herb exterminates bloodsucking worms and throws pinworms, hookworms, ringworms, tapeworms and roundworms out of the digestive system. This herb stimulates the production of gastrointestinal juice and improves metabolism. Wormwood herb promotes healthy immune system.

Rue (Ruta Graveolens) herb helps in cleaning the body from vermin. This herb is a very common and traditional way of de-worming pets. The syrup of this herb stimulates the fabrication of gastrointestinal fluid. It improves the digestive system. Due to its anti-microbial and antispasmodic qualities, Rue provides relief from abdomen problems and bowel cramps.

Cloves are very common in kitchens. Its scientific name is Eugenia Caryophyllata. Cloves are good for the digestive system of pets. Clove components detoxify the animal body and improve digestion. This herb helps in curing diarrhea, ringworm, nausea and other stomach related problems. Black walnut hulls, pumpkin seeds and golden seal are also helpful in dealing with worm problem of pets.

Neem is a good de-worming herb. You can use this herb while giving bath to your pet. You can also give him the paste of neem. Neem leaves improve digestive system and help in stimulating gastric juices in the body. Due to its bitter taste, pets find it difficult to eat this herb. You can mix a small quantity of neem paste in the tasty food of your pet.

Southernwood herb is also effective as far as de-worming the dear pets is concerned. Its paste can be mixed in food or milk so that your pet can eat it without any difficulty. This herb has been used by herbalists for many years and due to its anti-microbial and antiseptic properties, it can surely be trusted. In addition to this, hygienic life of pets can naturally minimize the problem of worms.

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