Thanks, I was also told that they use this in fish tanks for filtration, and that their is a warning on the jar, not to inhale as it can be dangerous to our health. I think I am going to do some more research, and find out if all this info is correct or not. -------Original Message------- From: swpeng Date: 1/26/2011 1:18:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: safe flea ideas (Precautions) I've heard about this, Diatomaceous Earth, but also have read that you must take precautions. From this website http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/okgard/msg0621251915317.html
"However, I wanted to pass on some very pertinent information that I just discovered after visiting my holistic veterinarian. DE is actually NOT safe to use on pets without extreme caution. When rubbed on pets' coats, it can severely dry out their skin (which can cause health problems that do far beyond dull coats!). Even more important to note is that dry DE can be very harmful to the lungs, both for pets and humans. Because of the structure of DE (tiny fossilized oceanic micro-organs with sharp edges...obviously a lay-person's description!), if DE is accidentally inhaled while applying it can be harmful to lung tissue, etc. The vet recommended combining DE with water in a sprayer, spraying the yard, and then watering it in before allowing pets to spend time out there." --- In [email protected], twopenns@... wrote: > > Peggy, its the same thing I told you about. It's called Fossil Shell > flour made by Perma-Guard, Inc. Try to Google it. > > Gloria >
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