Diatomaceous Earth

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Feed grade, non-calcined Diatomaceous Earth.

Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is a fine rock powder made up of tiny fossilised marine organisms known as diatoms. These tiny fossils are made of silica, which is safe for mammals but kills pests like ticks and fleas within 72 hours; DE does this by breaking down the insects’ exoskeletons and drying them out.

Raw Love DE is handled in a more natural, eco-friendly way. The product is sun dried, and then again air dried, instead of using machines for the drying process.

Many commercial tick and flea treatments can actually do more harm than good; packed with harsh synthetics, they can be toxic to you and your pets. Raw Love Diatomaceous Earth on the other hand, simply dries out fleas and ticks without affecting your beloved animals. The product is OMRI listed (Organic Material Review Institute), and 100% safe.

You’ll find no harmful synthetic ingredients in DE. Diatomaceous Earth has many benefits; it can even be sprinkled around your home and garden to get rid of bed bugs, slugs and all sorts of unwelcome critters. This is multi-purpose natural pest control at its best.

HOW TO USE

INTERNAL PARASITE CONTROL

Helps keep intestinal parasites in check, including roundworms, pinworms and tapeworms.

Sprinkle Diatomaceous Earth over your pet’s food once daily for 30 days, then continue treatment only as needed.

Kittens: ½ tsp
Cats: 1tsp
Puppies: ½ – 1tsp
Dogs under 15kg: 1tsp
Dogs over 15kg : 1 tbsp

RAW LOVE meals for Dogs or Cats contain a small percentage of DE for bacteria control.

EXTERNAL PARASITE CONTROL

For best results, treat all affected areas of the home (bedding, furniture, carpets etc.) at the same time you treat your pet for fleas and ticks. That way, you can ensure you’ll be eliminating larvae and eggs as well as the adult fleas and ticks.

Apply to your pet’s coat once a week for a month, and then as needed.
Use a brush or comb to gently work the powder into your pet’s fur, concentrating on problem areas.
Be careful to avoid your pet’s eye area. Gloves are recommended.
Dust your pet’s bedding and sleeping areas with Diatomaceous Earth as well.
Dust any bedding, furniture, carpeting or other areas of the home. Leave for 24 hours before vacuuming.
Kills adult fleas and ticks within 72 hours of contact.

Bear in mind that unlike chemical external parasite control products, DE can only work if it is present on your pet’s body. In high infestation months or areas, you can use it more regularly, even daily, if necessary. And you would have to re-apply if your pet gets wet.

CAUTION: When applying on your pet, avoid eye area and inhalation (for you and your pet).