The Natural
Heartworm Preventative Program consists of three products:
Artemisia Combination - This is used like a monthly
de-wormer.
HSII - This is used to keep the heart strong. It can be given every few
days or at least once a week.
Black Walnut - This is a great nutrition booster helping metabolism and
keeping the animal less desireable by parasites [fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes].
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Artemisia Combo
This product combines elecampane root with two species of Artemisia, mugwort
and wormwood, to provide an exceptionally powerful herbal formula. Artemisia
has a long history of use in China,
Europe, and the U.S.
for its anti-parasitic qualities. Artemisia is believed to create an
unfavorable environment for parasites.
Ingredients:
Proprietary blend 780 mg *
Elecampane Root (Inula helenium)
Mugwort Herb (Artemisia vulgaris)
Clove Flower Buds (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Garlic Bulb (Allium sativum)
Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale)
Spearmint Herb (Mentha spicata)
Turmeric Root (Curcuma longa)
Olive Leaf (Olea europa)
Wormwood Herb (Artemisia annua)
*Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Cellulose (plant fiber), magnesium stearate (vegetable),
silicon dioxide (powdered silica), gelatin, and water.
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Black Walnut
Black Walnut is used as an astringent
because it is rich
in tannin, a toning substance. Black
Walnut is famous for
it's cleansing
properties and has
been used to treat
worms.
Ingredients:
Black Walnut Hulls (Green Hulls) (Juglans nigra) 1000 mg*
*Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Magnesium stearate (vegetable), silicon dioxide (powdered
silica), kosher gelatin, and water.
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HSII
HS II is a combination designed for support to the
circulatory system, containing: hawthorn berries, capsicum and garlic.
Hawthorn berries is used to strengthen and tone the heart, feed the adrenals,
cleanse arteries, and has been known to balance blood pressure. Capsicum has
long been used as a way to boost circulation and cleanse the body. Recent
studies have shown garlic to be of benefit to the digestive, circulatory and
immune systems.
Ingredients:
Proprietary blend 920 mg*
Hawthorn Berries (Crataegus oxyacanthoides)
Capsicum Fruit (Capsicum annuum)
Garlic Bulb (Allium sativum)
*Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Gelatin and water.
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Heartworm prevention
requires a multi-faceted approach which includes not exposing your dog to
mosquitoes as much as possible. I've been successful with a preventative
program, but would not recommend this for dogs who are kept outside because
they have increased exposure and are thus at higher risk.
I do not recommend people
go off their heartworm medications unless they agree to do so with their vet.
There are plenty of alternative or holistic veterinarians for you to
consult with.
Prevention Program
Guideline for weight:
*Under 5 lbs - 1/4 capsule Artemisia and 1/8 ml of Black Walnut Liquid Extract
(2 to 5 drops)
*10-25 lbs - 2 capsules Artemisia and 1/4 ml Black Walnut Liquid Extract
(5 to 7 drops)
*25-50 lbs - 2-3 capsules Artemisia and 1/2 ml Black Walnut Liquid Extract (10
to 15 drops)
*50 lbs and over - 3 capsules Artemisia and 1 ml Black Walnut (20 to 25 drops)
*100 lbs and over - simply double the *50 lbs and over instruction above
During the first
week of each month [for 7 days]:
Based on a 12-15 pound dog (adjust
accordingly)
One (1) Artemesia
first thing in the morning and one (1) in the evening [as close to 12 hours
apart as possible] on an empty stomach [as much as possible] so the properties
have a chance to kill parasites without having to be blended with a full meal.
Most dogs have no problems with this formula on an empty stomach. If your dog
does, you can give as much food as necessary with it, but this is a rare
necessity. This is like a monthly de-wormer.
One (1) HSII every
few days or at least once a month. This is used to keep the heart
strong.
1/4 ml Black Walnut
Liquid Extract (5 to 7 drops), sprinkled over food, daily or given orally!
Given all month long:
Four to five (4-5) days
each week, I put 1 to 1-1/2 ml Liquid Black Walnut in their drinking
water.
On the
average, the heartworm program should last approximately 2 to 3 months for a 50
lb. dog! There are 100 Capsules of Artemisia Combination; 100 Capsules of
HS II, and 59 ml Black Walnut Extract.
I've found that most pets
like Black Walnut Extract. A little bit of Black Walnut goes a long way,
so be sure to adjust this according to weight like the rest of the program.
Another thing to consider
is if you are in a climate area that has a winter and a period of time where
there are no mosquitoes. Vets generally do not tell you to use heartworm
medication at that time of the year. I don't bother to use the spritzer at that
time of the year, but I still do the herbal program because Black Walnut is
such a healthy supplement and the Artemisia keeps keep them parasite free.
Please use wisdom and
common sense in deciding whether the natural approach is for you and your pet
family. Since the herbal way is less expensive than the drugs, please be sure
you make the investment to have your dog tested annually.
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