- Is this safe for my dog or cat to eat?
- Food-grade diatomaceous earth is the form intended for ingestion and is generally considered safe in small amounts. Keep it away from eyes and avoid breathing the dust, and check with your vet before adding it to a pet's diet.
- Does it really kill worms?
- There is little veterinary evidence that ingested DE removes intestinal worms. Many owners use it as a natural supplement, but a confirmed infection needs a vet-prescribed dewormer.
- How much do I give my pet?
- Common owner practice is a small pinch to about a teaspoon mixed into wet food, scaled to the pet's size, but the bag gives limited guidance. Ask your vet for a dose suited to your pet.
- Can I use it around the house for fleas?
- Yes. Owners dust it on carpets, bedding and cracks, leave it a day, then vacuum. Keep pets and people out of the treated area while the dust settles.
- Is this the same as pool-grade DE?
- No. Pool-grade and garden-grade DE can contain crystalline silica and are not for eating. This is food grade, which is mostly amorphous silica.
- How should I store the bag?
- Keep it sealed and dry in a cool place. The powder absorbs moisture, and a damp bag cakes and becomes harder to use.
- Where is the DiatomaceousEarth 5 LBS FOOD GRADE Diatomaceous Earth All Diamateous Powder cheapest?
- At Chewy, for $22.99, 54% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the DiatomaceousEarth 5 LBS FOOD GRADE Diatomaceous Earth All Diamateous Powder?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Chewy, AgCare, Sears, eBay.