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Q: Can turpentine be used to kill parasites in humans?
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Can turpentine be given to a dog?

I can hardly imagine a worse thing to give or use on a dog. Turpentine, if ingested, could be fatal. If used on the skin or feet of the dog could cause burns and skin irritation. It is not clear what the turpentine would be used for but this is a bad idea. If in doubt always consult your vet.


Can turpentine be used to clean glass?

Turpentine can be used to clean paint of g lass but won't clean glass very well. Turpentine won't negatively affect glass.


What is an avermectin?

An avermectin is any of a class of macrocyclic lactones, produced by Streptomyces bacteria, and used to kill parasites.


Will turpentine harm a fiberglass bathtub?

Turpentine will not harm a fiberglass bathtub. Small amounts of turpentine can be used to clean stubborn adhesives in the bathtub.


How do you use turpentine?

Turpentine can be used in several ways. It can be used in wood stains, stove polishes, as pine oil, and in sealing wax.


Can turpentine be used on minor burns?

Absolutely NOT. Turpentine is a petroleum based solvent which will worsen any burn and as such is not recommended.


What does turpentine mean?

Turpentine is a substance used to thin and clean oil-based paints, made from pine wood.


Causes of resurgence of malaria in India?

Malaria parasites become resistant to drugs used to treat them. Also the mosquitoes which carry the parasites also become resistant to insecticide drugs which are used to kill them. This process is occurring in malaria hotspots worldwide.


When drenching a horse how much turpentine oil should be used?

You should never drench a horse in turpentine oil. the only applicable use for turpentine and horses is on the bottoms of their hooves to toughen them up.


Can you use turpentine on clothes?

Turpentine is sometimes used to get paint out of clothes. It is often dabbed on the stain with a sponge or towel, and then allowed to dry.


Is mineral spirits the same as turpentine?

Genuine turpentine is used by artists who paint with oils and is a wood spirit got by distillation of tree sap. Turpentine substitute is a synthetic spirit derived from mineral oil


What are some of the uses for turpentine oil?

Turpentine has many uses. Primarily it is used to clean out paint brushes. It is frequently used as a solvent and also as a paint thinner. It can be used to clean up grease as well.