The minerals, enzymes and acids in unpasteurized apple cider vinegar can supplement your pet's existing diet. It can be added either directly to the dog's food or drinking water.
Besides being a good source of easily absorbable potassium, apple cider vinegar aids digestion, inhibits the growth of unfriendly bacteria and helps maintain the proper acid/alkaline balance of the digestive tract.
Many holistic Vets recommend a daily dosage of:
Besides being a good source of easily absorbable potassium, apple cider vinegar aids digestion, inhibits the growth of unfriendly bacteria and helps maintain the proper acid/alkaline balance of the digestive tract.
Many holistic Vets recommend a daily dosage of:
- 1 tsp (5 ml) for cats and small dogs (up to 14 lb)
- 2 tsp (10 ml) for medium dogs (15 to 34 lb)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) for large dogs (35 to 84 lb)
Unfortunately a large percentage of dog and cat visits to the veterinarian are for ear problems, but the good news is, you can help reduce these visits by cleaning your pet's ears on a regular weekly basis.
An inexpensive way to do this is to dip a soft cotton ball into a solution of equal parts apple cider vinegar and water, and use it to swab the inside of his or her ear.
For an infected ear, use 5 ml of the 50:50 vinegar water solution per 20 lbs (9 kg) of body weight, applying the solution with a syringe obtained from your local pharmacy. Gently rub in the solution then wipe the inside of the ear with a soft cotton ball. This should be done daily for 5 days.
The vinegar helps to control the growth of unfriendly bacteria and other microorganisms that are a common cause of ear infections, and as a result, this will help keep your pets from scratching their ears.
An inexpensive way to do this is to dip a soft cotton ball into a solution of equal parts apple cider vinegar and water, and use it to swab the inside of his or her ear.
For an infected ear, use 5 ml of the 50:50 vinegar water solution per 20 lbs (9 kg) of body weight, applying the solution with a syringe obtained from your local pharmacy. Gently rub in the solution then wipe the inside of the ear with a soft cotton ball. This should be done daily for 5 days.
The vinegar helps to control the growth of unfriendly bacteria and other microorganisms that are a common cause of ear infections, and as a result, this will help keep your pets from scratching their ears.
Rather than use commercial sprays, powders, pills or collars that use very toxic chemicals to kill fleas and ticks, many people prefer to take a more natural holistic approach. According to Martin Goldstein, DVM, some of these products could also be harmful to your pets.
As an alternative, Roger DeHaan, DVM, suggests using a homemade shampoo and rinse that kills fleas and at the same time soothes irritated skin:
As an alternative, Roger DeHaan, DVM, suggests using a homemade shampoo and rinse that kills fleas and at the same time soothes irritated skin:
- Add to an 8-ounce bottle of your favorite pet shampoo, 10 drops of tea tree oil and one tablespoon (15 ml) of aloe vera and shake well.
Shampoo your pet as you would normally then wait for 6-10 minutes.
Rinse with apple cider vinegar diluted in water. (1 tablespoon ACV to 1 pint of water)
For minor flea infestations, another recommendation involves washing your pet with a gentle shampoo, followed by a thorough rinse then spraying on apple cider vinegar diluted with an equal amount of warm water. Allow the pet to drip or shake dry.
The fleas will drown in the soapy shampoo water and the vinegar rinse will acidify your pet's skin making it very unattractive to other fleas and ticks.
The fleas will drown in the soapy shampoo water and the vinegar rinse will acidify your pet's skin making it very unattractive to other fleas and ticks.
Apply unpasteurized apple cider vinegar with the aid of a soft cotton ball, directly to burns or skin acne to soothe and promote healing.
For dry itchy skin, hot spots, or skin infections you can bathe your pet in warm water then rinse him or her with a solution of 1 part ACV to 3 parts water. This vinegar rinse will also leave their coats soft and shiny.
Slimming down Ingredient
For dry itchy skin, hot spots, or skin infections you can bathe your pet in warm water then rinse him or her with a solution of 1 part ACV to 3 parts water. This vinegar rinse will also leave their coats soft and shiny.
Slimming down Ingredient
For those dogs and cats that need to lose weight, Robert S. Goldstein V.M.D., and Susan J. Goldstein have written an excellent article on how to help your pet lose those unwanted pounds and become happier and healthier along the way.
They include a slimming supplement that you can make at home that is made from kelp, lecithin, vitamin B6 and organic apple cider vinegar. Full preparation details can found in their comprehensive book called "The Goldsteins' Wellness & Longevity Program" along with a multitude of tips for naturally prolonging your dog or cats health
If your cat (or dog for that matter) urinates on your favorite carpet or couch, apply or spray white vinegar onto the soiled area as soon as possible.Allow it to soak for 10 minutes to absorb the odor and loosen the stain then blot it up with paper towels.Repeat if necessary.
Always test the vinegar on a small section of carpet or fabric first to make sure it does not fade the existing colors.
How Vinegar Cured Cat Mange!
by Catina
(Sacramento)
(Sacramento)
About a year after my sister got the cat, she started to loose all her fur, from shoulders to tail. The vet said, "Flea allergies as it doesn't look like mites/mange."
For two months we tried Revolution, ear mite treatment and diet change...nothing worked!
After much research I told my sister about the Apple Cider Vinegar sponge baths. We gave a total of 3 baths in 3 weeks (every 5 days).
After 17 days all of her fur had grown back!
ACV took away fatty tumor in 3.5 weeks
by Jen
(PBG, Florida, USA)
(PBG, Florida, USA)
I figured it was his goodbye. He cannot walk, has to be carried- I was afraid to put him on bed. His skin in some areas turned black.
In four weeks- tumor- size of moth ball by ear/temple- gone..
Yeah, I really am afraid to say it- wow.
ACV for Dog Cataracts
by Jan
(Laguna Beach, CA)
(Laguna Beach, CA)
1/3 teaspoon in 4 oz. distilled water.
Put drops in 2 or 3 times a day. If possible, hold dogs' eye closed for 2 minutes.
She said the eye that had the cataract is now clear.
I just started using it for my shih-tzu.
It can be used for both people and dogs.
I don't know about cats.
ACV for Dog Tear Stains
by Anonymous
(BC, Canada)
(BC, Canada)
I started adding ACV to the dogs' breakfast each morning (raw diet), and a few weeks later, after their hair was trimmed short on their faces again.... no more tear stains!
My own poodle still tears quite a lot due to entropion, but the tears no longer stain a dark red/rust color. Amazing!
I actually think that ACV may also have cured a lingering mild urinary infection in my older poodle rescue. After several weeks on the ACV, she urinated less frequently, and I was finally able to get her house trained.
How vinegar helped my pet’s hair grow back
by Selena Harris
(NWK, NJ USA)
(NWK, NJ USA)
My baby had dry and itchy skin.
She scratched so much that all her hair came out under her chin and neck.
After the use of organic apple cider vinegar with the mother, her hair grew back beautifully.
She scratched so much that all her hair came out under her chin and neck.
After the use of organic apple cider vinegar with the mother, her hair grew back beautifully.
ACV is perfect for urinary infections and bladder problems in dogs!!!
by Marlee(Chicago, IL )
My 4 year-old female rottweiler developed a urinary infection and started having "accidents" inside the house.
The pee had a very bad odor and nearly ruined my rug. Also, when I would take her out, she would do series of "dry" pees, when nothing would come out, but she would squad down like she had to pee.
So, my grandma told me to give her 2 tbs of ACV mixed with plain white yogurt. I was really sceptical that this would work and was getting ready to spend $300, I don't have, for a vet.
The ACV worked like magic!
I gave her yogurt and ACV for dinner and by the morning all the peeing stopped. She went out once in the morning, peed once and came back in. The pee didn't smell bad, she seemed much calmer and happy.
ACV works like magic in urinary infections and bladder problems in dogs. Definitely recommended!
It saves you the money and the trip to the vet, where they would just dose your dog up with antibiotics, which then in turn wipe out all the good bacteria.
Definitely, go with ACV if you suspect your dog is having troubles peeing.
The pee had a very bad odor and nearly ruined my rug. Also, when I would take her out, she would do series of "dry" pees, when nothing would come out, but she would squad down like she had to pee.
So, my grandma told me to give her 2 tbs of ACV mixed with plain white yogurt. I was really sceptical that this would work and was getting ready to spend $300, I don't have, for a vet.
The ACV worked like magic!
I gave her yogurt and ACV for dinner and by the morning all the peeing stopped. She went out once in the morning, peed once and came back in. The pee didn't smell bad, she seemed much calmer and happy.
ACV works like magic in urinary infections and bladder problems in dogs. Definitely recommended!
It saves you the money and the trip to the vet, where they would just dose your dog up with antibiotics, which then in turn wipe out all the good bacteria.
Definitely, go with ACV if you suspect your dog is having troubles peeing.
How ACV helped my cat
by Barb
(Lansdale PA, USA)
My female cat was having trouble urinating. I thought maybe she had a UTI or crystals. I remembered reading about how ACV helped other animals, so I gave it a try. I bought Bragg's ACV from a local health food store. I started out giving her approximately 1 tsp. mixed with her can cat food and also added some extra water to her moist food for extra hydration.
Within about a day or two, she was urinating her normal amount and she stopped struggling to go. I saved a lot of money by not having to take her to the vet. She also stopped shedding, which also stopped her from vomiting up fur balls.
She used to vomit at least 2-3 times per week and has only done so maybe 2 times in months.
I now add a tsp. to her food everyday and she is healthier than ever and her coat is nice and shiny!
ACV stops my dog from urinating in the house
by Cyndi
(Durham, NC, USA)
Vinegar stops cats from urinating on furniture
(Lansdale PA, USA)
My female cat was having trouble urinating. I thought maybe she had a UTI or crystals. I remembered reading about how ACV helped other animals, so I gave it a try. I bought Bragg's ACV from a local health food store. I started out giving her approximately 1 tsp. mixed with her can cat food and also added some extra water to her moist food for extra hydration.
Within about a day or two, she was urinating her normal amount and she stopped struggling to go. I saved a lot of money by not having to take her to the vet. She also stopped shedding, which also stopped her from vomiting up fur balls.
She used to vomit at least 2-3 times per week and has only done so maybe 2 times in months.
I now add a tsp. to her food everyday and she is healthier than ever and her coat is nice and shiny!
ACV stops my dog from urinating in the house
by Cyndi
(Durham, NC, USA)
My 12 year old formerly housebroken Black Lab, Raven, started drinking large amounts of water and urinating in the house.
I had her checked out by the vet who ran a UA and bloodwork to rule out kidney problems, diabetes or a urinary tract infection, but all came out normal. She decided that it may have to do with her advancing age and suggested confining her to a bathroom while I was away from home.
Raven does not do well in a small space so I started doing research to see if there was any natural remedies I could give her. I decided to try a tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar in her water since I heard that it helps with possible urinary tract infections. Lo and behold, the next day she stopped urinating in the house!
I administered it to her for a few months and then stopped to see if the problem had improved. In a few days she was right back to peeing on the carpet again, so I knew the ACV was actually working.
I took her to the vet recently for another checkup and her tests continued to come back normal so I resumed the ACV.
She doesn't seem to mind the taste of the vinegar in her water and still drinks quite a bit but I have not noticed any more wet spots on the carpet as long as I continue to put it in her water every day.
I had her checked out by the vet who ran a UA and bloodwork to rule out kidney problems, diabetes or a urinary tract infection, but all came out normal. She decided that it may have to do with her advancing age and suggested confining her to a bathroom while I was away from home.
Raven does not do well in a small space so I started doing research to see if there was any natural remedies I could give her. I decided to try a tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar in her water since I heard that it helps with possible urinary tract infections. Lo and behold, the next day she stopped urinating in the house!
I administered it to her for a few months and then stopped to see if the problem had improved. In a few days she was right back to peeing on the carpet again, so I knew the ACV was actually working.
I took her to the vet recently for another checkup and her tests continued to come back normal so I resumed the ACV.
She doesn't seem to mind the taste of the vinegar in her water and still drinks quite a bit but I have not noticed any more wet spots on the carpet as long as I continue to put it in her water every day.
Vinegar stops cats from urinating on furniture
by Nicole
(Flint Mi)
I have a cat that is 2 years old and when he turned a year old he started urinating all over my home.
I knew that it was because he needed to be fixed but I did not have the money laying around to it right then and there. So I got online and looked up ways to clean cat pee from furniture.
I came across a site that said vinegar could be used as a deterrent as well.
I was very skeptical but my husband had said if I didn’t stop it, we had to get rid of him. So I went to the store and bought some vinegar and mixed it 50/50 with warm water.
First I sprayed down my sofa and amazingly it cleaned away all the smell. Then I set out to spray it over every square inch of my house. I sprayed it throughout the house for 2 weeks until I got the money to fix him and never had to clean up pee again – until we got a puppy who was also marking. So I busted out the vinegar and sprayed it again and no more puppy pee. It is a miracle.
How ACV cleared up Mastitis in our milk cow
by Susan Tremblay
(Duncan, BC, Canada)
Several years ago I had a milk cow that developed mastitis.
I bought some medication from the vet to clear it up but it didn't work.
I had read a book about the healing power of Apple Cider Vinegar and decided to give it a try.
I added about 1/4 cup daily to her feed and within a few days her mastitis was gone!
The vet had laughed at me when I told him what I was going to do but when I told him it worked he said:
'I guess you can't argue with success!'
How avc helped my cats ears
by Sandra Mac
(Spokane Wa.)
I adopted OW, my cat at a humane society a year ago, she was neglected and abused and suffered cauliflowered ears from the neglect.
We were given a free vet check...when looking at her closed up ears the vet said it would cost 300.00 dollars to irrigate them...I couldn't afford it so we said bye....
Ow had a lot of trouble scratching her ears endlessly...so I went online looking for cures and found a few....but one day I woke up with a skin issue and my research led me to Apple Cider Vinegar...
It worked for me....So the research looked like maybe it would work for my cats ears....I tried it in betadine and avc...used a baby nose cleaner to apply....My cat's ears are great now...I'm greatful to have found an inexpensive cure.
Incidently my cat is dang near 14 yrs old and the vet called her a money pit.....I thought I might have to have her put down she was so miserable with the ear infections....so this was no small thing....thanks!
(Flint Mi)
I have a cat that is 2 years old and when he turned a year old he started urinating all over my home.
I knew that it was because he needed to be fixed but I did not have the money laying around to it right then and there. So I got online and looked up ways to clean cat pee from furniture.
I came across a site that said vinegar could be used as a deterrent as well.
I was very skeptical but my husband had said if I didn’t stop it, we had to get rid of him. So I went to the store and bought some vinegar and mixed it 50/50 with warm water.
First I sprayed down my sofa and amazingly it cleaned away all the smell. Then I set out to spray it over every square inch of my house. I sprayed it throughout the house for 2 weeks until I got the money to fix him and never had to clean up pee again – until we got a puppy who was also marking. So I busted out the vinegar and sprayed it again and no more puppy pee. It is a miracle.
How ACV cleared up Mastitis in our milk cow
by Susan Tremblay
(Duncan, BC, Canada)
Several years ago I had a milk cow that developed mastitis.
I bought some medication from the vet to clear it up but it didn't work.
I had read a book about the healing power of Apple Cider Vinegar and decided to give it a try.
I added about 1/4 cup daily to her feed and within a few days her mastitis was gone!
The vet had laughed at me when I told him what I was going to do but when I told him it worked he said:
'I guess you can't argue with success!'
How avc helped my cats ears
by Sandra Mac
(Spokane Wa.)
I adopted OW, my cat at a humane society a year ago, she was neglected and abused and suffered cauliflowered ears from the neglect.
We were given a free vet check...when looking at her closed up ears the vet said it would cost 300.00 dollars to irrigate them...I couldn't afford it so we said bye....
Ow had a lot of trouble scratching her ears endlessly...so I went online looking for cures and found a few....but one day I woke up with a skin issue and my research led me to Apple Cider Vinegar...
It worked for me....So the research looked like maybe it would work for my cats ears....I tried it in betadine and avc...used a baby nose cleaner to apply....My cat's ears are great now...I'm greatful to have found an inexpensive cure.
Incidently my cat is dang near 14 yrs old and the vet called her a money pit.....I thought I might have to have her put down she was so miserable with the ear infections....so this was no small thing....thanks!
