anneh,
If you can still read this, you will survive, just do make a habit of it!
Here are a couple of links to Diatomaceous Earth:
(
http://www.internet-grocer.net/diatome.htm )
(
http://www.greenharvest.com.au/home_...diat_earth.htm )
Apparently the dust can irritate the lungs and respiratory tract.
Maybe it's time to consume some lotus root.
If one wants to prevent Kitty or Rover from getting or keeping fleas or ticks, one can feed them seaweeds like some cooked seaweed or dry kelp powder mixed with their food.
This is a discussion site up for people who wish to focus on the macrobiotic raising and healing methods at :
macroPETS (
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/macroPETS/ )
In the files section you will find the 1979 interview with the macrobiotic veterinarian, Dr.Norman Ralston, D.V.M. for your perusal.
Thank you, very much.
Bruce Paine