How to Safely and Quickly Get Rid of Worms in Your Dog

Natural Worm Removal Protocol

To safely and quickly remove worms from your dog using natural methods, follow a structured three- to four-day plan. Begin by feeding a special diet for three to four days that weakens worms by avoiding fats, sugars, eggs, and whole milk. This diet includes soft rolled oats, lightly boiled fish, and nutritional yeast.

Next, fast your dog for two days on water. For puppies under six months, fast for one day with a small amount of honey for energy. On the first night of the fast, give castor oil as a purgative to clear the bowels. Use ½ teaspoon for puppies under three months, 1 teaspoon for puppies 3–6 months or adult cats, 1½ tablespoons for medium dogs, and 2 tablespoons for large dogs.

On the second day of the fast, administer herbal deworming capsules. These can be purchased or made at home by combining equal parts of fresh grated garlic, powdered rue, and wormwood in No. 2 gelatin capsules. Use three to five capsules for small or young animals, six to eight for medium or large dogs.

Flush and Heal the Intestines

About 30 minutes after giving the herbal capsules, administer another dose of castor oil. Wait 30 more minutes and feed a warm, laxative mixture of raw milk thickened with slippery elm powder, honey, and rolled oats—about a cup for a medium dog. If vomited, repeat in 30 minutes. The slippery elm forms a soothing jelly that helps remove worms and eggs from the intestinal lining.

For the next three days, continue feeding this same mixture in three small meals daily. Each morning, give the herbal capsules again—but at half the original dose. Each evening, provide a mild laxative such as ⅛ to ½ teaspoon of powdered senna with a pinch of ginger, depending on your dog’s size.

Reintroduce Normal Diet and Prevent Recurrence

After the three-day healing phase, slowly return to a normal natural diet over the next few days. Stop the evening laxative once your dog is eating solid food and having regular bowel movements.

For several weeks after treatment, include worm-fighting foods in your dog’s daily diet, such as carrots, pumpkin seeds, and beets. Continue using fresh garlic on food or in gelatin capsules at half the original dose for about three weeks. Also, give an occasional charcoal tablet once every two or three days (for no more than a month) to absorb remaining intestinal impurities.

When to Seek Veterinary Care

Even with careful natural treatment, it’s essential to confirm the worms are gone. Have your veterinarian check your dog’s stool about six to eight weeks after treatment and periodically thereafter until the problem is fully resolved.

Worms can be passed to other animals or children, so keep your dog isolated during treatment and practice strict hygiene.