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Actually there is a difference. See: http://www.absorbentproductsltd.com/food-grade-diatomaceous-earth-vs-pool-grade.html

What is the difference between food chemical codex grade (food grade) and pool grade DE?

The difference here lies in the way that each type of DE is treated. Pool Grade DE is calcined, meaning that is treated with very high heat. This turns the silicon dioxide that is present in the DE into crystalline silica. Pool Grade diatomaceous earth, and most other calcined DE products, contain high concentrations of crystalline silica. In fact, some can range from 60 - 70% crystalline silica.


Crystalline silica is very dangerous and can be harmful to the health of humans and animals. For this reason, Pool Grade diatomaceous earth should NOT be used for any purpose other than filtration.


Most Food Chemical Codex Grade (Food Grade) diatomaceous earth products, on the other hand, are not calcined and are composed largely of amorphous silica. Food Chemical Codex Grade (Food Grade) DE products contain less than 1% crystalline silica and can be used in animal feed and for insect control. Food Grade diatomaceous earth, such as Red Lake Earth, unlike pool grade DE, is safe to be used around humans and animals.

 

We were getting them pretty bad on the dogs the other month but used the topical solution that goes between the shoulder blades; I was worried about using it as there were a lot of warnings when I searched it but it was so bad we could not keep up. So far so good. I thought ticks were picked up in tall grass (like back home) but that was not the case for us.

Shawn

 

Polaris sells diatomaceous earth for swimming pools. The last time I bought some it was about 1400 PHP for a 22 Kg sack.

 

Off subject I know and I apologize but I am still looking for a local mutt. Nothing fancy just an Azkal pup male preferred but females OK too. I f anyone knows of any please let me know.

Yes, I believe the local mutts fair better than the imported bred dogs. From what I have seen the local mutts are usually more immune to local diseases especially heart worms. Whereas most imports are not IMPO. Plus less upkeep and maintenance on local mutts like "Stupid"

 

we use "WOOF WOOF" pet stores up on the Right from Fit 4 life Gym on Cevantes Street. But most of the Pet shops have it or something as good.

 

Had a Go at this and it was not too easy, my Mutts had Fun Pulling each others Clothes off but thank's for the input.
just at this time they are pretty clean so I will keep all the recommendations for another outbreak.

JP

 

Hi jack!
Yes...we are seeing the same problem with ticks! Our one "House dog", who is mostly inside the house (Duh), is constantly getting them every time she goes outside. The other 3 dogs, who stay outside, do show a slight increase in ticks...but the house dog gets a whole bunch in just 2 - 3 hours outside each day.
BTW..as I'm sure you know, but Woof-Woof also carries a less expensive Flea / Tick medicine...about 1/2 the price of Advantage or Frontline..it's made in Thailand. Still the same 30 day wait time between each dose of Tick med, though. Hope this helps.