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 - 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.
An Overview of Delivery Options (Please note that the delivery times are from the point of dispatch)
We always aim to dipatch orders as quickly as possible. Orders received before 3.30pm (1.30pm cut off for Courier deliveries) will be dispatched the same day. An overview of our shipping options with typical delivery timescales are detailed below. Please be mindful that during peak times delays may occur. We also cannot accept responsibility for late deliveries due to unforseen circumstances outside of our control.
Please note that we do not send orders addressed to a HOTEL address or POST OFFICE address, unless prior arrangement has been made with us.
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Standard UK Delivery (orders under 4kg) Includes Northern Ireland. |
Options of Royal Mail Tracked 48 (typically 2-3 working days) and Tracked 24 (typically 1-2 working days). Free Delivery on orders over £48.99. Orders over 4kg will need to be sent with APC. | £3.45-4.29 |
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Next Day Delivery - APC Excludes Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland). For further details of the postcodes in these areas can be found HERE. |
Next day Courier service (standard deliveries Monday to Saturday inclusive) with APC. You will receive a text on morning of your delivery with a 2 hour delivery window (plus ability to track driver location). |
£7.49 |
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Orders over £48.99 |
Orders over £48.99 (weighing less than 4kg) are sent on a Royal Mail Tracked 48 service. There is however the option to upgrade your shipping at checkout as follows:
Orders over £200 will be shipped on a priority service and detailed at checkout. Orders weighing more than 4kg will need to be sent via APC at an increased cost. |
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| Click & Collect | Collection from 12 Dalby Court, Gadbrook Business Centre, Northwich, CW9 7TN. View in Google Maps. Orders will be available to collect Monday to Friday. 8.00am to 4.30pm. We will email you to let you know when your order is ready to collect. Orders not collected within 14 days will be refunded | FREE |
Please note:
- We do not work at weekends, so orders received after the cut off times on Friday will not be dispatched until Monday (There will be special arrangements for Public Holidays when orders will be dispatched on the next working day).
- Please double check your delivery address in your order confirmation email and contact us straight away if this needs to be changed.
- Once we have received an order it will not be possible to cancel your order, however please contact us and we will see what we can do.
- If in the unusual situation there is a problem with your order, such as a stock error or an issue with delivery, we will make contact with you to discuss options.
- For full details of our shipping options, please see our Delivery & Returns section of the website.
An Overview of Returns and Refunds
Unless faulty, you can only return a product if unopened, unused and with the original seals, packaging or tags intact. Unfortunately, it is also not possible to issue a refund for a supplement that your pet doesn't like or doesnt agree with them. All animals are unique with their own likes and dislikes.
You can return an unwanted item for a full refund (including minimum postage costs you could have chosen when placing your order) within 14 days of receiving it. You must notify us of your intention to cancel the order and you must return the item to us within 14 days of notifying us.
When returning an item, please ensure you take reasonable care as any damage in transit will result in us being unable to refund part or all of the money that you have paid. You are responsible for the cost of returning an unwanted item to us. Using Royal Mail “Send and Item with Click & Drop” is an option, as this enables you to have your order collected from your house. Further details can be found here: https://send.royalmail.com/
Our return address is: Returns Dept., Healthful Pets, 12 Dalby Court, Gadbrook Business Centre, CW9 7TN.
Refunds are typically processed within 2 days of receipt of a returned item, but under certain circumstances, such as busy /holiday periods, your refund may take longer to process. The 14- day limit to request a refund does not apply to any item which is faulty, unfit for purpose, or not as described at the time you placed the order. For damaged and faulty items, you have 30 days to contact us. We will cover the cost of these returns and once received will process a full refund.
