In recent times, herbalists have discovered that the seeds of the pumpkin also work as an effective deworming agent against tapeworms and other intestinal parasites in dogs and humans. Pumpkin seeds contain triterpenes from cucurbitacin, which paralyzes and eliminates the worms from the digestive tract. 29 окт. 2018 г.
Does pumpkin puree get rid of worms?
Pumpkin seeds contain the amino acid cucurbitin, which works to paralyze and eliminate parasites from your dog's digestive tract. Feed the seeds whole, or grind and add to food. Give your dog one-quarter teaspoon per ten pounds of body weight once or twice daily until the worms are gone.
How long does it take to deworm a dog with pumpkin seeds?
You can grind the pumpkin seed or leave them whole. Add 1 tsp per pound of food daily. Tilford and Wulff recommend you feed this mixture for 5 days then take 2 days off. Continue until your dog no longer has worms.
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