Re: question
My Amish friend that knows animals quite well, always "FAST" them, he does the same with humans. When the body is not well, it does not need foods to slow it down.
With parasites as well as anything, the bowels need to be free, the food correct and the water pour. Sadly many times the dogs get their worms from humans, as humans we are full of solvents ( from bottled water, juice, etc)and thus carry most all worms and give them to our pets and friends as well.
I have never taken my 8 year old shepard to a vet and she never will see one, she will die in peace someday and not on drugs. She gets dewormer the same as my kids. This could be a little expensive for the average dog owner, so I suggest the oregano oil, just grab the mouth, open it and put in 1 drop. Do this daily until the problem is gone and keep 1 drop in the water dish every day. Odds are, most dogs only have problems because their food keeps them sickly and allows parasites to live within them.
The Amish would tie the dog up with about 12 feet of rope and give water and allow the dog to eat grass as needed. I have seen many horses restored to health with that method. The same goes for humans, but the clinics are all gone and they have no place to be tied up anymore and they don't have the courage to stop eating long enough to get well.
Good Luck,
MH