Natural dewormer

Why worm your dog or cat, even naturally?

Dogs and cats - including puppies and kittens - are regularly exposed to internal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms and giardia. These intestinal worms can cause digestive disorders, chronic fatigue, nutritional deficiencies and even contaminate humans (especially children) through contact or contaminated environments.

Even indoors, an animal can be infested. All it takes is a lick of soil, grass, insect or contact with excrement to introduce parasite eggs. Regular deworming is therefore essential for your dog's health, and that of the whole family.

What is a natural pet dewormer?

A natural dewormer is a product that uses plant extracts, essential oils, seeds or mild active ingredients to expel or disrupt intestinal parasites, without resorting to synthetic chemical molecules.

These products can :

• Naturally repel parasites (repellent effect)
• Create a digestive environment unfavorable to their development
• Reinforce the animal's natural defenses against infestation
• Promote the gentle elimination of worms from the intestine

All without aggressive side effects, and often better tolerated by sensitive, young or fragile animals.

What natural active ingredients are used in dewormers for dogs and cats?

Natural dewormers often combine several plant extracts renowned for their gentle anti-parasitic action:

• Garlic (micro-dosed extract): gentle vermicide, regulates intestinal flora
• Pumpkin (cucurbitin-rich seeds): paralyzes tapeworms
• Papaya (papain enzyme): acts on larvae and eggs
• Thyme, anise, rosemary: digestive tonics and antimicrobials
• Essential oils (tea tree, clove, cinnamon): very effective, but use with caution and veterinary dosage, especially for cats.
• Tansy, wormwood, mugwort: traditional deworming plants (controlled formulas only).

Numerous animal care products are available in tablet, liquid, drinkable drop or powder form for mixing into the ration, with galenic formulas adapted to young animals.

Which animals can be treated with natural dewormers?

Natural dewormers can be used in :

• Adult dogs and cats: for prevention or light treatment
• Puppies and kittens from 3 weeks of age: with mild, validated formulas
• Pregnant or nursing females: under veterinary advice
• Sensitive, fragile, elderly or medicated animals: as a supplement or alternative

It's essential to choose a product suited to the animal's weight, age and state of health, and to follow a regular protocol.

What's the difference between chemical and natural deworming?

Here are the differences between the two types of dewormer:

Chemical deworming:

• Quickly and massively effective
• Often indispensable in cases of heavy infestation
• May cause digestive or hepatic side effects
• May require a delay between treatments
• Potential presence of residues in feces

Natural dewormer :

• More gradual, gentle action
• Fewer contraindications
• Better tolerated over the long term or as a maintenance treatment
• Does not always replace chemical treatment in cases of severe infestation
• Ideal for regular prevention or after chemical treatment, to stabilize the terrain

How often should I worm naturally?

Even with natural solutions, it's advisable to follow an appropriate treatment schedule:

• Puppies and kittens: every 15 days until 3 months of age, then once a month until 6 months of age.
• Adult dogs and cats: every 2 to 3 months, or according to exposure (outdoors, hunting, contact with children)
• Pregnant females: 10 days before giving birth, then 10 days afterwards, with follow-up of offspring.

In case of doubt, a stool analysis at the vet's can complete the monitoring process.

Which natural deworming products can I find on Soin-et-Nature?

Our online veterinary parapharmacy offers you :

• Natural herbaldrops (kitten, puppy, adult)
• Palatable tablets (garlic, papaya, pumpkin, thyme)
• Digestive deworming powders for mixing into rations
• Certifiedorganic formulas, without additives or colorants
• Combined solutions for elimination + microbiota reseeding

Our partner brands include Hilton Herbs, Biovetol, Anibio, Vermivet, Dorwest, Greenvet... and we can help you make the right choice for your pet, according to its age, weight and environment.

What advice should I follow to optimize the effectiveness of a natural dewormer?

• Respect the dosage and duration indicated on the packaging
• Repeat the treatment according to the protocol (often 3 to 5 days, repeated 2 times).
• Regularly clean the animal's environment: cushions, bedding, floor
• Collect stools systematically, especially outdoors
• Reinforce intestinal flora with probiotics if necessary
• Alternate with a chemical dewormer if infestation or exposure is confirmed.