The Clay Cure Diatom Nutri Pet for Dogs and Cats 225g and 450g
Diatom Nutri Pet by The Clay Cure Company is a high quality, food grade Diatomaceaous Earth from a pure freshwater source. It is suitable for both internal and external use and is a 100% natural way to control external and internal parasites for your pet.
Diatomaceous Earth is a safe substance made up from crushed fossils of freshwater organisms. Diatom Nutri Pet is 89 - 95 % amorphous silica; so as well as being very high in silica percentage it also contains 15 essential trace minerals including phosphorous, selenium, calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, copper, zinc and iron. Silica alone is in fact crucial to bones, tendons, skin, cartilage and blood vessels. Silica exists in the blood stream and important organs such as the liver, heart, and lungs. Mixed with your animals normal feed it improves metabolism and digestions and over time, when used on a daily basis it promotes shinier coats, improved health, well-being, and vitality.
Some of the reported potential benefits of daily consumption of Diatomaceous Earth include:
• Colon cleanser, digestive aid, has been shown to help with bowel problems
• Better feed conversion, improves weight gain and general health
• Promotes shinier coats, hair, skin, manes, hooves, nails and plumage
• Promotes an environment that insects don't like.
• Cost effective health supplement resulting in reduced animal stress, better well-being and potentially reduced vet bills.
Diatomaceous Earth can also be used in the control of external parasites and fleas, which can be achived by dusting your pet with Diamtom Nutri Pet along with their bedding and surrounding areas. The good thing, though, is that fleas really don't like Diatomaceous Earth. As with other insects and arachnids,
Diatomaceous Earth is a natural insecticide that is safe to use around your pets and family members.
Why You Should Think Twice Before Using Chemical Insecticides Around Your House, in Your Garden, or on Your Pet
Today’s insecticides contain some pretty hazardous chemicals, even suspected carcinogens. And when you or a hired professional use them liberally around your home and even on your pet, you put everyone in your household at risk!.
Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a fine, white powder that’s mined from the very tiny fossilised shells of microscopic water-dwelling organisms known as diatoms.
Under a microscope, the fine white powder has very sharp edges, which makes it unwelcoming to pests, but not you or your pet.
Because food-grade DE isn’t considered a harsh chemical and contains only a trace of crystalline silica, you can use it both inside and outside your home without fear of harming your family and pets.
While this formula works well with pets for pests, it is not a pesticide.
It is suggested applying it sparingly and thoroughly brush it into your pet’s coat, avoiding contact with his eyes, nose and mouth.
- Sprinkle the powder onto your pet avoiding her head and eyes, from her collar to the base of her tail
- Apply down all four limbs to her paws
- Be sure to brush your pet’s fur in the opposite direction so the powder contacts her skin
Don’t forget to apply The Clay Cure's Diatom Nutri Pet to your pet’s bed as well as areas where she likes to visit, such as her favourite pieces of furniture or rugs.
After vacuuming, sprinkle on bedding, carpets and floors.
First, a little warning about using Diatomaceous Earth indoors...This is a very fine white powder, almost like the consistency of talcum powder.
For anyone with asthma or a lung ailment, this could cause irritation when used in an enclosed environment . Please wear a dust mask if spreading to avoid inhalation.
Finally, too much can damage a vacuum cleaner, so remember to go easy!
Also depending on how much you use each time, it can (like any other light-coloured powder) change the appearance of some surfaces, such as dark-coloured carpet or upholstery material. Foot traffic through the area may track it.
It is suggested sprinkling it lightly in corners of your home, along baseboards, in cracks and crevices, such as between appliances. Avoid inhaling its dust..
Suggested Use
Diatomaceous Earth Dosage Rates - Recommended amounts for animals and livestock
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Kittens |
½ teaspoon per day |
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Adult Cats |
1 teaspoon per day |
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Puppies |
½ - 1 teaspoon per day, dependent upon size and breed |
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Small Dogs (under 15kg) |
1 teaspoon per day |
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Medium Dogs (15kg-35kg) |
1 tablespoon per day |
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Large Dogs (over 35-50kg) |
2 tablespoons per day |
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Giant Dogs (50kg) |
2 + heaped tablespoons per day |
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Cattle, Dairy cows, pigs |
2% of dry feed ration per day |
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Chickens, Pheasants, Quail |
5% mixed in feed per day |
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Goats, Sheep, Alpacas, Llamas |
2% in grain per day |
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Horses, Ponies, Donkeys |
½ to 1 cup in daily ration |
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Zoo Animals |
2% in daily feed |
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Two legged mammals |
1 heaped tablespoon + per day |
While it's more common to use Diatomaceous Earth as a flea prevention, many people have added small amounts of Diatomaceous Earth to their pet's diet. There are numerous benefits a pet can receive from a consistent dosage of Diatomaceous Earth. Pet owners who have given their pets Diatomaceous Earth have found their pet has an improved coat, appetite, metabolism, and digestion.
Feeding Diatomaceous Earth to your cat
The type of food you are giving your cat will also affect the way to give it to them.
Wet Food: Remove the food from the can and add it to the dish. Then add the appropriate dose of Diatomaceous Earth and mix in.
Dry Food: Cats may be sceptical of their dry cat food if it has a white powder on it, that's why we suggest this method for adding Diatomaceous Earth to your cat's food.
Step 1: Take note of the number of servings in the bag of cat food.
Step 2: Multiply the appropriate Diatomaceous Earth dosage by the number of servings. Add that amount of DE to the bag of cat food and shake the bag to distribute it evenly. The Diamaceous Earth will absorb the scent of the cat food and be almost indistinguishable from it allowing your cat to enjoy their food.
Alternatively you can try this approach:
Step 1: Mix the dosage of Diatomaceous Earth with a quarter cup of water.
Step 2: Pour the mixture over your cat's dry food coating most of it.
Be sure not to get the product in the animal's eyes or ears. Re-apply if the animal gets wet or when the powder is no longer present.
Feeding Diatomaceous Earth to your Dog
Wet Food: Remove the food from the can and add it to the dish. Then add the appropriate dose of Diatomaceous Earth and mix in.
Dry Food: There are 2 methods for adding Diatomaceous Earth to your dog's food.
Method 1: This method also helps deter insects that may be infesting your pet's food supply (ants, weevils, beetles, flies).
Step 1: Take note of the number of servings in the bag of dog food.
Step 2: Multiply the appropriate Diatomaceous Earth dosage by the number of servings. Add that amount of Diatomaceous Earth to the bag of dog food and shake the bag to distribute it evenly. The Diatomaceous Earth will absorb the scent of the dog food and be almost indistinguishable from it allowing your dog to enjoy their food.
Method 2:
Step 1: Mix the amount of Diatomaceous Earth with a quarter cup of water.
Step 2: Pour the mixture over your dog's dry food coating most of it.
As you feed your dog Diatomaceous Earth you can rest easy knowing that you are helping promote their health and happiness.
Be sure not to get the product in the animal's eyes or ears. Re-apply if the animal gets wet or when the powder is no longer present.
It is recommended you hold off on adding Diatomaceous Earth to their diet until they move to solid food.
SUMMARY OF UK DELIVERY INFORMATION (Please note that the delivery time is from the date of dispatch and not from the date your order has been placed)
Orders under £44.99 (and under 3.5kg)
Customers have the option of :-
- Shipping with Royal Mail Tracked 48 (typically 2 days but can take 4 days) at £3.49
- Shipping with Royal Mail Tracked 24 (1-2 days) at £4.99.
- Shipping with DPD Next Day Courier service at £7.99 [see below for exceptions] (please note this is a next day service, but from time to time this can take 2 days)
- Saturday delivery - with DPD £9.99
Orders over £44.99 (and less than 3.5kg) are sent free of charge using Royal Mail 48 Tracked. There is however the option to upgrade to Royal Mail Tracked 24 for £1.49 or use a DPD Courier at £4.99
Orders over £130 will be sent with DPD or Royal Mail Tracked 24 if in the Highlands & Islands, Isle of Man, Scilly Isles, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland)
Click & Collect - free You are welcome to collect your order from our offices at Northwich, Cheshire (CW9 7TN). Office hours are typically 9.00 – 4.30 but often we are here later, so it is recommended to ring ahead. Tel: 01565 745463.
Orders over 3.5kg will need to be send with DPD as we are unable to ship heavy items with Royal Mail. DPD will attract an additional shipping charges – see below for more information.
Please be advised that during busier periods, such as Christmas and Black Friday, parcel deliveries may take longer to be delivered.
DPD Courier: All orders over 3.5kg will be shipped via DPD as follows:-.
- UK Mainland, next working weekday delivery is £7.99
- UK Mainland, Saturday Delivery is £9.99
- Special UK Postcodes* two-working day service is £16.99 [* Special UK Postcodes include Highlands Islands, Isle of Wight as follows: AB36-AB38, AB55-AB56, FK17-FK21, IV1-39, IV52-54, IV63, KW 1-14, PA21-PA40, PH19-PH26, PH49-50, PO31-PO41)
- UK Offshore, including the Scottish Islands (HS1-9, IV40-51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE1) £16.99
- Northern Ireland - £15.49
- Isle of Man - £16.99
- Scilly Islands, Channel Islands - £22.75
We are currently unable to ship to the Republic of Ireland with DPD Courier.
General Rules for DPD
Under normal circumstances, all orders placed before 1.30pm will be dispatched the same working day. Orders placed after 1.30pm will be dispatched on the following working day. Orders placed after 1.30pm on a Friday will be dispatched on the following Monday for delivery on Tuesday (or Wednesday for UK special postcodes). This also applies to orders received after 1.30pm on a Thursday.
Saturdays, Sundays and all Bank & Public Holidays are classed as non-working days and orders will be dispatched on the next working day.
Your order will be fully trackable, and you will receive a text and email (if supplied) when your order has been dispatched, and on the day of delivery you will receive an estimated 1-hour delivery window, with alternative options if you are not in.
We reserve the right to switch this service to Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day, in exceptional circumstances.
GENERAL INFORMATION - SERVICE OVERVIEW
Generally all orders placed before 3.30pm will be dispatched the same working day. Orders placed after 3.30pm will be dispatched on the following working day.
For courier deliveries please note that orders placed after 4pm on a Thursday will be dispatched Friday for a Monday delivery and orders placed after 4pm on Friday will be dispatched on Monday for a Tuesday delivery (or Wednesday for UK special postcodes).
Saturdays, Sundays and all Bank & Public Holidays are classed as non-working days and orders will be dispatched on the next working day.
Please double check your delivery address is correct and contact us straight away if not.
Email notification will be sent once your order has been dispatched.
If in the unusual situation there is an issue with your order, such as an item is unexpectedly out of stock or there is an issue with delivery, we will make contact with you. In these instances, we will keep you update via email or telephone to confirm the progress of the order.
Further information on UK deliveries as well as full information on international deliveries, please see our Delivery & Returns section of the website.
