Apple Cider Vinegar for Cats
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[YEA] 02/06/2012: Deb from Wake Forest, Nc writes: "I should have done this long ago, since it was information I found on Earth Clinic, that saved my cat's life.
In late December 2010, my cat started having serious problems urinating, back and forth to the box, meowing, nothing happening. Occassionally a drop the size of a green pea, in the litter box. I had just moved, was completely broke and a vet bill was out of the question. I knew what was wrong with her, a bladder stone had all but closed off her urethra, tiny bit of urine tinged with blood was all she could pass. I had dealt with this many years ago with a male cat.
Having no $$ I hit the internet and found this wonderful site. I didn't have the 'organic' ACV that everyone said to get, but did have plain ACV from the grocery store. I started giving it to her in a dropper, 3 parts water to 1 part ACV. I'm lucky cause she's a feral cat, she'll eat anything. I bought some small cans of 'special diet' cat food, any brand that says Urinary Tract Formula, on it. I mix 1/4 of the food with 3 droppers of ACV and some warm water to make it soupy, she ate it all. In a couple days, her pea-sized drops became grape sized and continued to increase until back to normal. It took 2-3 weeks for her to be completely back to normal. It has been over 2 years, a couple times she has passed small stones and a very small amount of blood, but that was in the 1st 6 months. Since then, no problems what so ever. Once I missed giving her the ACV for a couple days and it started right back up, never did that again! So now she has the same food mix every morning, along with 1CC of the water-ACV mix 4to1 from a syringe slowly into her mouth before her breakfast.
She is fine and now 16 years old! I can't thank this site or all the contributors for helping me to save her, when there was nothing else I could do. Thank You to All of you!"
Replies02/07/2012: Deb from Wake Forest, Nc replies: "Wanted to clarify, made a mistake on the measurement at the end of my post, it should be a 3 to 1 ratio and I checked my syringe and it's ML not CC, so its 1ml of the 3 parts water to 1 part ACV mix. Also, please do NOT give your pet straight ACV, its too strong and not necessary.To the lady with the cat that has kidney stones, I don't see why the ACV wouldn't help, since it dissolves bladder stones, seems like it would do the same for the kidney stones. I know, the 1st couple weeks is hard, but after that, its smooth sailing! During the first couple months, I noticed occassional blood in the urine, common sense would tell me that she had passed a stone, as the ACV dissolves them to a smaller size, they can be passed, but will cause a small amount of blood in the urine. This hasn't happened in probably 18 months or longer.
My 'Shadow' has been fine ever since I got her back to normal with the ACV, its been over 2 years, she's still on the same thing and going great. But I will have to give her this for the rest of her life, it takes no time for the stones to come back, but as long as I am diligent, she's fine. Once you get it cleared up, you will have to continue it forever, but that's a small price to pay for a healthy, happy kitty. It's only 5 min of your day and I can't stress enough how well this works or thank Earth Clinic enough for the info.
Good luck with your kitty!"
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12/10/2011: Kelly from Florence, Tuscany, Italy writes: "To everyone who has taken the time to share their stories on Earthclinic, THANK YOU. This is such an excellent website with a wonderful community. I read it all the time, and I came here looking for help immediately when my cat got sick, and thank goodness I did. The 65 reviews of Apple Cider Vinegar convinced me that it was the right thing to give him. So here's my story:
My cat, Aurelio, is 5 years old. He's a healthy inside-outside cat who lives in the country. Although Aurelio loves to be inside with us during the cold months, my husband and I noticed that he was spending less time inside recently (December). He would come home, beg for food, eat rapidly and practically scream to go back outside. When we wouldn't open the door right away he would run through the house, looking in corners, and behaving very strangely until we let him leave. This went on for about a week and then one morning I noticed spots of blood in the bidet and a strong cat-urine smell, but with no visible urine. It bothered me, but our cats often nick themselves while digging outside and I thought maybe he had cut his paw and maybe the litterbox had been full so he had used the bidet for peeing (this isn't unusual - this is a cat who has been known to use the people toilet). Three days later I saw the same thing again and then I got really worried and went online to research blood in cat urine. Meanwhile, my husband had left town for a week, leaving me with no car and therefore no access to a veterinarian. We live out in the country and it's the holiday season, so there weren't any friends easily available to help. Once I realized that Aurelio probably had cystitis, and maybe for longer than a week, I panicked. I was especially concerned by the warning that a male cat can become blocked, and I knew that I was working against time.
So this is what I did: As soon as Aurelio returned home for dinner on Day 1 I gave him 1/4 tsp. Organic ACV 1-1/2tsp water in his wet food. I took away his dry food. He actually seemed to really enjoy his dinner, so it was no problem. And only 15 minutes later he went to his litter box and peed a small amount, though I couldn't see if there was still blood in his urine. 3 hours later I gave him the same dose of ACV/H20 in a smaller amount of wet food. He ate it and within 20 minutes he went back to the litter box and peed again - this time slightly more and no blood that I could see. This happened once more that night and again the next morning. He seemed to be feeling better too - no meowing, no running around the house - he was calm and had a good night's sleep. In fact, he was so well in the morning that I let him go outside after eating his ACV breakfast. He returned home in the evening, Day 2, and I started the same routine again - this time his urine was significantly more - I'd say it was about half of a healthy pee, 2 times that night and again the next morning after I gave him his ACV breakfast. Day 3 was exactly the same. Aurelio was jumping around, happy, healthy and actually begging for his ACV food.
On Day 4 there was trouble. Foolish me thought that he was well enough that I could give him a tiny bit of dry food and it would be fine. It wasn't. After eating his meal (again, the same as before but dry food) he started behaving strangely. Screaming to go outside. Running to the bathroom every 5 minutes, trying to pee in the bidet (not the litter box). About the 4th try, a little bit of watery blood came out - maybe three drops. This happened again 10 minutes later, but only 2 drops. And then he couldn't go at all. He started to look really tired and he was breathing rapidly and had very alert eyes. I was so upset. How could I have done this?
It was 10pm and I had no choice but to increase the amount of ACV. So I took a medical syringe and mouth-fed it to him like everyone recommended. It was about 1/2 tspACV enough water to fill the syringe. It wasn't difficult as he actually seemed to like it. His first dose was at 10pm. I gave a second syringe at 1am and another at 4am, then we both fell asleep. At 7am he peed - but it was only 2 drops of watery blood. I gave him breakfast of his wet food with 1/2tsp ACV 2-1/2tsp H20 and then another syringe. He fell asleep again and woke up 3 hours later, asking for more. I continued to give him a syringe every 3 hours on Day 5 but by the afternoon it looked like he wasn't getting any better. He hadn't even tried to pee since that morning and I was worried that I was filling him up with water and creating a dangerous situation. So I called my husband. He told me: in 2 hours I'll call you back and if you think it's an emergency, I'll have someone come get him and take him to the animal emergency. So I waited. Aurelio was so lethargic he hardly seemed to wake up when I shook him. And I thought for sure I was on the verge of losing him. And then - miracle of miracles - at exactly 2 hours later, about 5pm on Day 5, just when my husband called me back, Aurelio jumped up, trotted to the kitchen, asked for his ACV meal, ate, took a syringe and then trotted to the bidet to pee. And this time he peed a full, clear stream with no straining whatsoever!! I nearly fell to the floor with relief. I continued on his syringe routine and he peed stronger and clearer everytime for about 5 times that evening and once again in the morning. He slept well, he looked healthy, and everytime he woke up, he asked for his medicine. Day 6 he was healthy and happy again and I cut back his syringes to 1 every 4 hours. Day 7 and he is back to normal, still continuing to give him syringes and ACV in his wet food. I won't be giving him any dry food for at least a month.
As far as I have seen, ACV is truly a miracle-cure, thank you all for this wonderful advice! I do, however, have one question about something that concerns me and that's Aurelio's rapid breathing for about an hour after having ACV. Is this normal? It seems to me that he goes through 3 stages after eating ACV food/taking an ACV syringe: 1) He's extremely energetic, like a kitten playing 2) settles down but seems uncomfortable or in some slight pain and has rapid breathing 3) about 1hour after taking his ACV he is back asleep again, settled and purring. This happens everytime like clockwork. Should I be worried that I am causing him some pain? And this might be unrelated but he also licks at his right side. Is this an indication of something else going on besides the cystitis? He is back to peeing normally again, and he really seems to like his ACV, so I'm confused. Again, THANK YOU ALL!! :D"
Replies01/24/2012: Anoosh from Half Moon Bay, Calif. replies: "I am responding to all the ACV posts for cat ailments. I have a 4 year old sphynx that has has a chronic sinusitis or cold or something for the past 2 years. He has been through every medical regime possible for cats-including a round of antibiotics for fish. He has been on the traditional rounds of antibiotics, super power antibiotics, drops, double doses, double rounds, multiple antibiotics simultaneously and etc. Nothing made a bit of improvement and I was told it was simply going to be chronic.I recently began making Kombucha for my own use and decided to give the cat 1 tbls. A day orally with a dropper. We are on about week 6 and this cat is cured. We went from him sneezing and literally blowing-sorry.... -great big gobs of snot everywhere-the walls, the windows, the furniture, our bedding (very very gross) to not one sneeze in over 3 weeks. It took about 3 weeks to see a difference, but I am more than hopeful that he will be cured. His breathing is clear and no longer has that gurggly sound to it. I suppose store bought Kombucha would work also and much cheaper than any vet bill."
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[YEA] 12/02/2011: Worried Cat Owner from State College, Pa writes: "IT WORKS!
Make sure you buy the ORGANIC apple cider vinegar WITH THE MOTHER!
I have 8 yes thats EIGHT cats. One got a SERIOUS infection in both her eyes so bad they were pasted shut almost all the time. Vet visit cost $64 and eye drops that I didn't see much improvement with.
Every day another one of my cats came down with an infection in their eye. I was so worried about how I was going to get ahead of this crap running rampid thru my beloved cats.
I found this website and went and got a container of the organic apple cider vinegar for $3.67.
To apply the vinegar I used a very small syringe. I put vinegar in it and then applied it to the back of their neck making sure it got down to the skin. A cotton ball works too but the syringe works really good. I also used the syringe and gave the cat with the worst infection some of the apple cider vinegar in her mouth - followed it up with kitty treats.
I did apply some to the tops of their front paws (this is so they will lick it off) too.
I've only applied the vinegar to the cats about three times (I apply it morning and evening) and I SEE A DEFINITE DIFFERENCE! I can only hope everyone else sees the results I have. It's unbelievable."
Replies12/28/2011: Pob406 from Philadelphia, Pa, America replies: "Hello. I have really enjoyed reading the testimonials about acv. It really is a remarkable product. I have a sick 5month old male Siamese kitten @home. I just adopted an adorable 1.5 year old female Maine Coon mix & she got a stress cold due to her recent spay. She was spayed the same day I bought her home from the shelter. It took her about a week to start sneezing. But by then my little guy had already started sneezing as well. He was really tired on Dec 24-25 but was still eating. He stopped eating on the 26th. I have been feeding him goats milk w/a dropper to help keep him hydrated & to provide him w/nutrition. I have also been rubbing the Apple Cider Vinegar on his neck and giving him that in the dropper as well. He seems like he's getting better since I started giving him the acv, but his nose is still stuffy.Should I try children's nasal spray? As long as he can't smell he won't eat. I even tried heating his food, but he didn't want it. I'm just wondering how long it will take before he starts to eat again. I had to pay one rather large bill twice due to a mix up this month w/a money order. Otherwise I would take him to the vet right away. I've been an emotional wreck since he's been sick. He's my special little guy. Any insight about nasal decongestants and a time frame for a kitty cold to pass would be much appreciated. Thanks for your time."
01/20/2012: Kittyboogers from Carnelian Bay, Ca replies: "I had a cat with a VERY serious URI; at one point he stopped eating and became emaciated. The lysine I gave him for the URI (which helped dramatically) wasn't working and too hard on an empty stomach. Finally I read to give tuna out of a can... esp. the juice. It worked! He couldn't resist the smell and started eating. He would eat a bit, turn away, then I would say "keep eating" and put him back in front of his plate. Then praise him for eating and stroke him. Pretty soon he got his appetite back and I didn't have to coax him anymore. Between the tuna, putting him back in front of the food, and rewarding with praise and affection (and after he started eating, lysine plus fresh air did amazing things for the URI) he gained all his weight back and was almost healthy. But the great outdoors that was getting him healthy also seemed to have dangers as he didn't come back one evening: could have been coyote, mean dog or ignorant tourist assuming he was a stray (no collar).Now I'm using ACV for my new kitten who struggles with eye infectons. I swipe diluted and sometimes full strength across his CLOSED eye and by morning his eye is wide open again. I need to try it in his food and more often for a few days to kick the thing, I think."
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[YEA] 10/12/2011: Gale from Interlochen, Michigan Usa writes: "A church member told me about the earth clinic site three weeks ago. I have three cats--the one I am talking about is a male Pixie Bob that found us 7 years ago. My Vet said he was approximately 5 months old at the time. I immediately tried to find his owner and in doing so discovered that Bobbie had a problem--first of all when I picked him up he peed on me and that is probably why he "found" my home in the first place. Bobbie would go sometimes in the litter but mostly wanted to go anywhere on the floor he wanted. He was also very territorial. In the winter months he would also pee on my furniture throws and my husband and me. He acted surprised when he peed on us and jumped down immediately like he didn't know what he was doing. My other two cats are also males... one is a Raggdoll and the other a domestic tabby.
I took Bobbie to the Vet. He was fixed and given antibotics for UTI. Three years later over holidays he had total uriniary tract blockage. Six days at Vet with catheter and whole works to the tune of $2000. Still no real commitment from Bobbie to use litter. I then changed his diet (not Vet's advice) to completely raw with dry only as treats.
Last month he had another total blockage. Before my Vet (now for 7 years) examined him she told me it would be $1000. And it was--along with special diet of feline SO canned/dry catfood to be kept on for one month. That alone was $80. It made him have an urge to pee all the time. He was also to take prednisone pill form. He acted crazy so I thru that out after two day. He was miserable and was just squatting to pee anywhere and everywhere.
Three weeks ago a church member told me she had 7 rescue cats. Said to try ACV. I am in the 12th day of mixing ACV 50/50 in drinking water and food and rubbing on back of neck. This time Bobbie's quantity of urine has increased and he has not peed on the floor in the house anywhere since I began using ACV. After 7 years I have prayed for this day. I had decided that another bout this problem would end in me having to put Bobbie down because his UTI was dictating how my husband and I lived our lives.
Yesterday I purchased the organic ACV with Mother and will use that from now on. I am also taking back the canned catfood I didn't use for a refund after reading the ingredients on the can--pork liver and pork byproducts! Do vets even read these ingredients listed on food they recommend for your pets???
Will post again in three months with update. Thank you so much for this website."
Replies11/11/2011: Jenn from Pittsburgh, Pa Usa replies: "Where on the back of your cat's neck did you put the ACV? Kind of like if you use a topical flea treatment? How did you put it on? With a cotton ball or maybe one of those oral needle-less syringes?My poor cat has such a stuffed nose and as awesome as ACV sounds I have yet to find a clear instruction on how to use it. He's terrified of going in a carrier because he's been an indoor only cat. He's just over a year old.
Many thanks for any help!"
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09/09/2011: Nd from Ny, Ny Usa writes: "I would love to try and use ACV for my cat but your instructions and posting are not at all clear. You should have one spot that actually tells you specifically how to administer it. Including:
1. If you put it "behind the neck" - well my cat has a lot of fur 'behind her neck' so, does that mean to rub it into her skin? Undiluted? Should we be getting the fur soaked in it? Or just put drops on the fur?
2. What is the dilution for putting it on cat's paws?
3. I use lots of alternative and herbal remedies for myself and my family, but in order to believe the testimonials on this website, and in order for more people to benefit, some people with knowledge and experience should provide specific instructions that other people can follow and have success with."
Replies12/25/2011: Agnes from Whitehall, Pa replies: "I want to know the instructions and the amount of vinegar & water to put on my cats neck and also on paws.If you could answer me asap I am here by the computer. Thank you Merry, Christmas Agnes & Babe"
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[YEA] 08/24/2011: Kackiecnm from San Diego, Ca writes: "I have read many of the posts for treating a variety of feline ailments from relatively mild to life threatening and the great and even miraculous results without the huge Vet costs and, even if finances were not an issue, the Rxs that they use from steroids to antibiotics have terrible side effects and often not only mask the many symptoms, as with steroids, but do not affect a cure and end up making your pet worse and increase their suffering.
However, there are so many opinions of how much to give orally (internally) regardless of the whether the ailment be a UTI, URI or GI etc. As far as how much ACV to dilute with how much water that it hard to figure out. And, topically I have read everything from using it undiluted on back of neck (which gets it into the whole system as the dermis is the largest organ or absorption:-) to a 50/50 mix to apply to wounds, mange, to clean out ear infections, be they a mite problem or bacterial infection, etc.
So, although a lot of what works is by experimenting trial and error as to dose, frequency, mode of application --- what we really need is a thread devoted just to this.
One thing I can share is that aside from maintaining your pet's health be he/she a feline or canine by putting a little ACV in their drinking water or moist food daily, the easiest way to treat a cat who is resistant is to mix what you believe is the proper dilution in a jar with a lid to use later, and suck up some in a needleless syringe with a plunge or an sterilized eyedropper and squirt it in the side of their mouth near jaw hinge --- not too fast as you may cause them to gag or choke, but if you are "calm and assertive" and speak soothingly, it's not hard to do at all --- if you have a really uncooperative large cat, straddle him/her and squat over him/her on your knees.
Kackie"
Replies08/24/2011: Kackiecnm from San Diego, Ca replies: "Hello,Kackie here again with part 2 of my post that got entitled "Yea" --- Some was cut off as I guess it was too long-winded. Anyway, below I have cut and pasted the rest of it and this time included my email address if any of you wish to share or pick my brain further:
1st post cont. --- "
I have gleaned a few things from all of your posts that everyone seems to agree upon that ACV has:
My situation is that I have a cat with a rare systemic disease, Coccidioidomycosis, aka "Valley Fever" (a type of fungal infection that cats who go outside get from infected soil in SW states). Starts in bronchea with whooping cough type eposides (not fur ball type) and can stay "contained" there. But, once it disemenates, due to a failure of immune system, it is life threatening, often fatal and causes multiple awful symptoms from rapid weight loss, to hair loss in patches, (a lot due to poor cat constantly licking and scratching) whisker loss, GI problems, signs of pain as if arthritis, rapid atrophy of hind quarters, nervous system --- restlessness and actual panic attacks and more with every organ system involved. It is hard to diagnose. (Both Trad. And Alrntv. Vets couldn't in my case and I spent $100s ) It was only ater hours of research online that I finally figured it out myself. Anyway, my search also led to the blessing of finding Earth Clinic and the ACV remedy. I have started to apply a 50/50 solution to Jazz's bare patches as think using it straight may cause some burn --- am guessing at dilution that I am giving her orally AM and PM via method described above. Will keep you all posted, but would very much appreciate any "feedback" or referral to any more specific dosing info as to titre and amounts. Thank you all, and blessings to my fellow guardians of the creatures who depend on us for care in exchange for the love and pleasure they give unconditionally to us. "Kackie
PS The benefit of administering the ACV dilution orally to your pet via either syringe or meaured dropper is that you know how much they're getting if your trying to treat for a specific thing. A little in drinking water per other posters' suggestion seems fine for "healthy maintenance. "
[YEA] 08/30/2011: Naturalpetmom from Canton, Ohio replies: "I am now a believer in the power of natural remedies, including ACV. My dog developed a UTI after 2 days of icy snow that made him fearful to go out. At the same time my dad died and I was busy making funeral arrangements. There was simply no time for a veternary visit. I diluted 2 tsp of ACV in a half cup of water twice a day and mixed it with his food. Within 24 hours the symptoms were gone and he was urinating normally. I recently used diluted ACV on his hives to prevent secondary infection after an allergic reaction to frontline drops. I now use an all natural flea preventive with clove oil, lemongrass and peppermint oil. It works well and I can spray the carpet with it if I need to. I also take ACV for symptoms of a UTI. It sure beats drinking several glasses of cranberry juice or taking cranberry tabs, which tend to upset my stomach.Many people today are demanding natural cures for their families and themselves. While my mom's physician prescribes antibiotics for a UTI, mine prescribes vitamin C or cranberry tabs. If we can make such choices for ourselves why shouldn't we do so for our pets. I sprinkle garlic powder on the lawn once a month in the summer and early fall to keep fleas from coming in on the kids and pet. (We probably wouldn't even consider putting a product like Frontline on our kids). My neighbor uses it because his wife has asthma and can't tolerate chemicals. I recently applied ACV on the back of the neck of an 8 week old rescued kitten for conjunctivitis. The results were amazing. A bottle of organic ACV with mothers costs around $5 in the organic section of the grocery. It takes about six months to go through a bottle and does not interfere with the immune system like many drugs can. Those who think every health issue warrants a trip to the vet don't realize most vets won't prescribe a natural cure and sometimes the prescriptions for pets have an effect on human health. I'm not totally against antibiotics and standard treatments as they do have their place. I believe frequent use or overprescribing poses serious consequences for humans and pets."
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07/23/2011: Angela from Kent, England writes: "I just want to thank Earth clinic for saving my cat Blue's wazzoo and possibly his life. The vets had given up and were going to remove his wazzoo. , they had given him pain killers and antibiotics for over a week and felt his infection would not leave as his wazzoo was blocked
I had seen your article on teh internet and thought I would give it a go. He is a five year old male who loves FOOD.
I gave him some homemade ACV through a syring for about twice a day 3 days one week, I'm not sure of the quatity(but now I give him a 1/4 of a teaspoon mixed with a teaspoon of water) and some shop brought full strength the next week again three days, twice a day. It took about 2 days for it to work. He is now his old self although I give him a little every week just to help keep his acid levels OK. He is very grateful."
Replies09/24/2011: Ziggy from Cape Coral, Florida replies: "My husband and I are in disagreement. He thinks "wazoo" is referrring to anus. I think it's referring to his penis. I'm wondering what's correct, please."
01/20/2012: Carolyn from Staunton, Va Usa replies: "Your husband is correct. Wazoo refers to the anus."
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06/26/2011: Diamond from Salisbury, Usa writes: "I found a beautiful kitten roaming the streets, I took her home only to find she had mange real bad, I had never seen such a mess and a sad little kitty, thankfully I found this site and treated my kitten, it was a long haul for her but she hung on like a trooper, this took months to complete the regimen, so needless to say she now has an upper respiratory infection which appears to be an inside job; where I have been treating the situation daily with very little or no results, now I hope to continue the Apple Cider Vinegar on back of neck and saline solution on her eye as well as antibiotic cream. Thank you everyone for your input, if it wasn't for Ted and us this site wouldn't be possible. God bless."
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05/25/2011: Ann from Bailey, Colorado, United States writes: "Can you use apple cider vinegar for a cat? I think she may have parasites."
Replies06/17/2011: Ed from San Antonio, Texas replies: "I started using diluted ACV (1tbs per cup of water) on my 9 week old kitten for his ringworm 3 days ago. I can see it starting to clear up. With a dampened wash cloth and rub the solution into the infected spots and give him a "once over. " Seems to be working. I haven't gotten it yet, but I expect it."
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[YEA] 05/24/2011: Luckyjoann from Hartford, Al writes: "I was feeding my cats tuna. I thought I was doing something loving. I stopped that.
I read about the vinegar put on the back of the neck and paws. My older cat, Lucky was very sick, Kindey failure. It cleared his right eye almost overnight. I finally had to put him to sleep last Thursday. That was so sad. I wish I had known about all of this a long time ago.
I started adding the vinegar to their wet food. Lucky started eating again. He had quit for awhile. Oreo, has been eating more than I've seen her eat in all the years I've had her. If she leaves some, I add a little more water and she eats the rest. Her coat is glossy. Fleas are almost gone. And she has gained weight, at least 2lbs. You could feel her ribs and spine. No more.
Thank y'all so much for the info about the vinegar. I never realize the need for the liquids. Use to, she would nibble at her food and walk away. It would sit there and dry up. Lucky ate all of his all this time. But he did drink an awful lot of water."
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[YEA] 03/20/2011: Rosie864 from Worcester, Ma/usa writes: "My recently adopted kitten has been having a sneezing nose & runny eye off and on for 3 weeks. Yesterday I could hear mucus in her nose as she breathed. Oh no another trip to the vet. In one last ditch effort I found this site. I tried the apple cider vinegar on her paws and in her water. I'd say within 6 hours her breathing got better, eye cleared up and seems friskier. Today she seems fine. Looks like this home cure really works! Thanks"
Replies06/13/2011: Mochridhe from Upland, California Usa replies: "Wow... That is so fantastic... I'm so happy to hear this. What is it that we are getting rid of with the apple cider vinegar? Seriously, wouldn't we rather just avoid whatever it is?"
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02/01/2011: Starlingirl from Oklahoma City, Ok, Usa writes: "Just wanted to let you all know that I have started using ACV on my 2.5 year old female. We had taken her to the vet when I noticed that she was straining in the litter box. He gave her a shot and gave us pills to give her. The problem is that she was born of feral mother. While she sleeps with us and never leaves the yard, she is not a touchy-feely cat. We could not get the pills down her because we couldn't catch her to do so. A very wise friend suggested grinding up the pill into wet cat food. That worked WONDERS. She was frisking around with our 20 pound male (she's 7 pounds) and playing with her toys; this for the past three days.
Until today. Unforturnately, today was also Oklahoma's blizzard day. She started straining again and crying. Someone earlier mentioned the look on an animal's face: "Fix it! " Thank god I found this sight because it may be another 48 hours before we can get her to the vet. I truly hope that the ACV works and I will let you know one way or the other."
08/12/2011: Lezlee from Sacramento, Ca replies: "If the cat is straining to go to the bathroom, you may try adding olive oil to the wet cat food. This saved the life of my aging cat. The doc said that straining to go poo puts pressure on the heart. He had stopped pooing altogether and hid in the bottom of a closet. I had to feed him water through a plastic syringe and the olive oil saved him. He had a healthy life for 2 more years and lived to be 20 years old."
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[YEA] 12/15/2010: Dianna from Austin, Tx writes: "A feral mommy cat sort of dropped off three of her feral kittens on my porch one night. They were about a month or so old and tiny and all of them had bad eye infections and ear mites. First I tried my grandma's old remedy of borax/water on a cotton ball for their eyes and ear mites. It wasn't helping. Then I remembered that ACV is good for this and put some straight ACV on the backs of their necks and (ouch) cleaned out their ears with the ACV and then put a few drops of castor oil in their ears. I also wiped off their eyes with diluted ACV. The very next morning no stuck closed eyes!!! Then it was only a couple of days til they were back to normal!!! And the combination of cleaning with ACV and then castor oil also got rid of the ear mites!!! "
Replies[YEA] 12/16/2010: Sean from Tampa, Fl replies: "This websight is really great. I was looking for a home remedy to save my cat from basically dying. She wasn't eating drinking or moving for 5 days and the so-called vet wanted a small fortune of course to just find out the problem. The vet for some reason gave me a bad feeling and his price was ridiculous so I took her home, found this site and tried giving my cat ACV that night. More good advice on this site was not to worry since my cat threw it up instantly, I calmly gave her another dose with a syringe and she kept it down the second time. I gave her about 6 teaspoons worth over two days dilluted in coconut water.Two days later she was fine like nothing happened. I didn't do anything else but give her ACV. Two weeks later she had an unrelated horrible eye problem which I again thought of this website and again ACV came up and some suggestions said to put some on the back of their necks which sounded weird since the problem was her eye but again it worked in only half a day her eye went from looking like it was going to fall out to being completly fine.
Maybe for some pets the vet is necessary and other home remedies might work (there seems to be hundreds) but im posting this to say ACV worked for me these two times and maybe this will help someone else. Not only am I shocked and happy with the results it only cost me pennies compared to standard outrageous vet prices. Thank you Earthclinic and to the other posters here sharing their expeiriences."
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11/30/2010: Carrie from Orange, California writes: "Every year my Kittie gets a terrible upper respiratory infection that sometimes leads to bronchitis. The vet is always giving Antibiotics, benadryl, and Steroids. This year my baby did not get better he continued to stay sick, so the vet said keep him on the antibiotics for 21 days. Still sick, sneezing, and now he has developed candida yeast all over his mouth, chin, and lips. Again I took my baby to the vets and he said put Vaseline on it and give him lysine to build his immunity. He now has been sick for 5 solid weeks and has a painful sore on his face.
I found this site tonight and ran out and got the ACV for him. I have great expectations. The ACV should kill this candida on the spot and build his immunity system. He didn't seem to mind when I put it on his sores, in fact, he seemed to be o. K. With it. Then I added it to his paws and on the back of his neck. On the sore area I did not dilute the ACV but I did apply with a cotton pad, it is really infected and needs to be seriously dried out. After a few minutes I applied pure water and soaked a cold compress on the area to help dilute and mellow the area out. On his paws and back of neck I did half/half of Spring Water and ACV and I used a cotton pad to wipe on his fur. My cat is grooming himself and really not caring at all. I also treated my other baby because he is fighting the same sickness but does not have the depressed immunity from the antibiotics. He has Weeping eye, sneezing, and an occasional cough. I am super excited about this working and will absolutely keep you updated on his health. I should see an improvement hopefully within days and will update on this post with his response to ACV. He is a strong beautiful healthy Kittie that gets a horrible sickness every year in October."
Replies11/30/2010: Carrie from Orange, California replies: "Kittie seems to be a little better today after 13 hours. He only sneezed once, is playing, and candida sore area looks better in some areas. He is eating and seems relieved and is no longer scratching from the pain. Black yeast fungus is almost gone after two wipe downs. He does have raw patch from were he has been scratching but the open sore on his lip is now dry. He woke-up and ate breakfast and seems like he likes the ACV. No runny nose - yah! Will keep you posted. Other Kittie did not sneeze all night."
12/13/2010: Amarige25 from Atlanta, Ga, Usa replies: "I am so happy that your kitty is doing much better. People don't understand how important these kitties are to us and what great lengths we go to to keep them healthy and happy. This stuff saved my cat. He was vomiting and had diarrhea for 6 weeks after I changed his food. I was trying to help him but I didn't do it slow enough, and I think his body just rejected it. So after weeks of racking my brain, getting him to fast, and then giving him baby food and some bowel care for cats from the health food store, I stumbled on this site as well as another one. I swear by this stuff. Just don't give him too much and dilute, dilute, dilute. He likes it now. It's up to us not to overmedicate our animals. All of that stuff has side effects, but this ACV does not. I posted this video on youtube. I encourage everyone to watch it about how to give organic Apple Cider Vinegar to cats. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UESiPNSuEw"
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11/22/2010: Jeepgal from Birmingham, Al writes: "My 2 year old Bengal Tiger Male Cat was acting like he had lost his equilibrium on a Friday evening. He kept falling off of everything he jumped on, which was rare. I immediately put ACV drops in his water and wet food. I normally feed him dry. I fed him wet food three times a day with 2 drops ACV and by Sunday evening he was almost normal and much better later in the week. I could not find anything he had gotten into, until I came in this weekend and caught him in my plants and he was favoring the Aloe Vera Plant. I have researched that plant and have learned the Aloe plant is poisonous to Cats. Mystery solved. I am a believer in Apple Cider Vinegar for humans and animals. This saved a vet bill for sure."
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11/20/2010: Lee-ann from Krugersdorp, South Africa writes: "Hi, I tried to get organic apple cider vinegar in South Africa but am struggling, might need to order online. In the meantime will it do any harm if I put a teaspoon of normal ACV in the dogs and cats water bowl? Codycat (from a shelter) has a runny nose, eye and frequently sneezes and breaths in deeply and this after 2 visits to the vet. He is going for his "op" in December and I can only imagine it getting worse. Any tips? Thanks"
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11/17/2010: Lee from Krugerersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa writes: "Hi, all the comments seem to point to ACV being great for both dogs and cats... Before going the "whole hog" and buying the ACV can I put a few drops in the water bowl that the dogs and cats share? My cat is the problem child - he's been twice for injections and yet his runny eye and nose does not improve! He eats, plays and chats and this has been going on since we got him more than 4 months ago from a shelter. I just want to make sure that by using the ACV for one animal I won't put the others at risk. By the way, anyone know how long a cat can go with a runny eye and a runny nose? Thank you all for a great read and the information."
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[YEA] 11/17/2010: Sonia Rivera from Orlando, Fl writes: "GOOD DAY EVERYBODY,
I HAVE GOOD NEWS FOR THOSE OUT THERE THAT HAVE PETS AND NO MONEY TO TAKE THEM TO VETS. I HAVE 6 CATS I AM CRAZY ABOUT. ONE OF THEM CAUGHT A COLD AND GOT A STUFFY NOSE. I PUT MY ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR TO THE TEST AND IT PASSED WITH HIGH HONORS. I PUT A CAP OR 2 IN THE WATER BOWL. AFTER HE DRANK OUT OF IT HE WAS ABLE TO SLEEP MORE AT PEACE PER HE WAS BREATHING SO MUCH BETTER. BY MORNING HE WAS NOT STUFFY AT ALL. PRAISE GOD FOR THIS AMAZING PRODUCT. NOW, I JUST ADD IT TO THEIR WATER AS A SUPPLEMENT FOR PREVENTION OF ANYTHING. GOD BLESS AND BE HAPPY."
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[YEA] 11/08/2010: Jennifer from Lodi, Ca writes: "I found a 5 week old kitten about a month ago. She was starved, dehydrated & had all sorts of problems. Alot of which I was going to the vet for. However she had a horrible case of diarrhea that lasted for a month. She also was losing fur around her eyes, & was using the litterbox excessively. She was eating enough but barely was gaining weight. And she had a horrible case of fleas. After 3 visits to the vet, a clear stool sample & 3 things of medication, I was ready to take her to a different vet. I hated to tho, she kept getting things shoved up her rear, getting poked & handled. It wasn't easy for a kitten.
I looked up this website a week ago & started putting about 5-8 drops of Apple Cider Vinegar in her drinking water. The next day, she was springing with energy. Within 2-3 days, her runny nose & eyes stopped. The redness cleared from her eyes. She was able to breathe through her nose clearly. 4-5 days, I notice the litterbox wasn't being used as much & her stool wasn't as runny. Now its been about 7 days... She loooks more healthy (in weight). She hasn't gain a TON of weight. But it appears that she's more 'filled-in'. Her bones don't stick out as much. I believe that the ACV really helped with her digestion system, maybe even through in intestines. I notice that even her anus was very red & tender at first. Now, you can't even tell if there was skin inflammation... Just cleared up. The fleas are dying off. (I also use Dawn dishwashing soap in her bath- its another remedy for fleas. ) But the fur around her eyes are growing back in as well. I've noticed that her whole fur coat is looking more healthy. I know its only been a week. But all around, she's just looking so much better.
My other cats, I had to put in like 4-5 drops because they wouldn't touch the water. I even added a few drops to their wet food. Seeing how its working so well with my kitten, I should pass the remedy on to my other cats. Only because I've been worried about their safe-keeping. And one of them has a VERY sensitive stomach. Anyways... I'll def kept anymore thoughts posted. But I'm very glad I ran into this site. I always use ACV as my own remedy for multiple reasons.... But I never knew you could for animals too."
Replies12/09/2010: Limpy's Mom from Fayetteville, Ga replies: "Someone please help me, my cat Limpy is very sick. She had bad teeth pulled 3 weeks ago. She is not eating much and breathing heavy and I took her to vet today. They found fluid around her heart and lung area they drained some out. They think it is some sort of mass or maybe infection. They gave me antibiotics. Would ACV help her? How much do I use?"
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10/20/2010: Elizabeth from Tacoma, Wa writes: "I'm fairly certain my cat Giza has acid reflux... Unfortunately, I am too low-income to bring her to the vet - but I do have organic acv. I'm very worried, as she has thrown up at least 2 times today - the last time, the bile had a pinkish color to it. Please email me if you have any suggestions! Ty :)"
Replies[YEA] 10/28/2010: Diana from Los Angeles, Ca replies: "Just wanted everyone to know that ACV works! I had a 6 week old kitten that seemed to have a leaky eye, with some help of google I figured out that he had conjunctivitis, aka pink eye. Not wanting to wait till I could get him to a vet, I found this site and figured I should try putting ACV on him. I did as several others suggested, rubbing ACV onto the back of his neck. I used the Organic ACV with mother in it. Some people talked about putting some ACV right below the eye but I was hesitant on the idea of getting it into his eyes, so I didn't do that. I put on at night and first thing in the morning, the kitten started to look better by the time I had to go to work. Then a couple more times at night, after work. I think it may have taken 3 or 4 days total, but with less frequency each day. The ACV got rid of the conjunctivitis and we have had no re-occurrences."
09/13/2011: Sheish from Barrow In Furness, Cumbria, England replies: "hiya, my cat has got conjunctivitis as well and I've read about putting it on his neck. I'm just not sure how to dilute it so please can you let me know how much you put on your cat's neck? Would appreciate any help you can give me. thanks"
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10/15/2010: Cindy from Atlanta, Ga writes: "My 8 year old cat Sammie started having urinary blockages recently, and he could not urinate. We had to take him to the vet to have a catheter put in, plus a 3 day hospital stay and antibiotics. It cost a fortune. We were told he would have to eat a special Science Diet Urinary Tract cat food, which was also very expensive. After being home a week and eating the special food, he was still having problems urinating. He would squat and try so hard to go. He tried to squat in places all over the house, but still could not urinate. I knew that we did not have hundreds of dollars to take him back to the vet again. I felt like euthanization would be our only option, which broke my heart.
I got on the Pet section of Earth Clinic and read about using ACV, and how bad dry food is for cats. Dry food causes the crystals to form, which block the urethra. I took a syringe, with the needle removed, and mixed up some ACV and water. I started giving him two syringe fulls twice daily. I also went to the drugstore and bought some Azo cranberry tablets. I crushed them up and mixed them with water. I was giving Sammy the ACV & water, plus the cranberry tablets. The first day, Sammie was still straining to urinate, but by the second day, he like blew out and he urinated for what seemed like eternity. After that, he felt so much better, and he started acting like his old self.
Thank you Earth Clinic, for this helpful information. I am so pleased that it worked. I am not letting Sammie have any dry food at all, only wet food, and I mix water & ACV with his wet food. This has been 4 weeks ago, and so far, so good. I am continuing to give him the ACV/water and the crushed cranberry tablets/water. He is back to his old playful self, and feels so much better. And the best part is, he is able to urinate and not have to strain at all. I am all for taking your pets to the vet for health problems, but sometimes after you've spent lots of $$$$, you just don't have it. This website was a lifesaver, and I am just so glad we didn't have to put him down. I felt like this treatment was worth a try. It's cheap and it WORKS!!! Thanks again."
Replies01/13/2012: Ilovemuzik from Portland, Or, Usa replies: "Hello, I am new to this site but so far, I am very impressed. I like the "no nonsense" way of communicating, it's nice to get straightforward answers about natural cures for a change.My question. I have a 15 year old cat that was a stray when I adopted him 7 years ago. I didn't realize that feeding him tuna was a bad thing so within 2 weeks of having him, he has a urinary blockage. I took him to the vet and spent over $800 in vet bills. I have since kept him on Science Diet CD because I was so scared that he would develop that problem again. After reading this site, I am convinced that I have wasted a great deal of money over the years.
My question is, I would like to try to try a less expensive brand, in price, *not* in quality. I have no idea where to even begin, honestly. Does anyone have any good suggestions of a quality soft food? I just spent $79 on 2 cases of Science Diet, now I am feeling a little ripped off! :) My cat doesn't have any teeth so it would have to be a soft variety.
Thank you for any help and suggestions in advance, I am so thankful that I found this site!"
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10/09/2010: Maria from Baltimore, Md writes: "I found this site couple of months ago searching for natural remedies for my 10 years old neutered male cat. He pees with on his urine. Initially he started peeing on my carpets and I notice blood. I took him to the vet expend a lot of money and he continued the same. I have been giving him the ACV. He is not longer peeing out of the litter box and pees at least three times during the day and twice to three times at night, but continues peeing with blood. Please help! Any other natural remedy to cure the blood in the urine?"
Replies11/18/2010: Melangelan from Independence, Missouri, Usa replies: "I had a dog that was straining to urinate. Many things were tried and nothing worked and I have used Organic Apple cider vinegar for years for myself and pets. It turned out she had a 'stone' in her bladder. I still have it in a small container. It is a calcium ball about the size of a ping ball ball, except it is somewhat flattened. Could this be your cats problem?"
11/30/2010: Carrie from Orange, California replies: "I had my cat on Science Diet for Urinary Tract Infection Food for most his life and this was a necessity for balance of the pH. I suggest you get special UTI Food at Vet."
08/23/2011: Hamlet from Toronto, Canada replies: "Your little guy is releasing himself outside the box b/c he's in pain, associating in his mind the box with the pain when of course it's not, but rather due to any number of medical issues. First thing to rule out in my mind based on what you describe is Feline Urethral Obstruction (FUS), being a blockage of the urethra by crystals formed in the urine to which some cats are pre-disposed, particularly early neutered males (i. E. , if done when the urethra is still in its infantile stage, or so some believe, but just as many say otherwise and insist that early neuter is completely safe, such that the debate rages on about early-spay/neuter although in my case I waited until my guy (DSH) was almost 6 mos. Old and the same for my female (Blue Russian), too--i. e., neither were early when spay/neuter was done--and yet BOTH wound up with FUS, such that some cats are just pre-disposed, their symptoms being the same and/or similar as you describe, and why FUS comes to mind). It could be something as simple as a bladder infection (antibiotics and that would be it) or it could be something more serious, such as FUS: if so, the "cure" is simple, though. It merely entails a removal of the blockage, using a cathedar and cleaning the bladder of crystals, with a simple change of diet thereafter for life to prevent further crystals. The vet will likely want to tell you all about a Rx diet, which at first I bought for mine, until I found out that the trick was all about feeding a low ash/low magnesium diet, with alternatives to expensive Rx diets out there. Please know there are far more and better choices on the market these days as compared to past days when it was mostly kibble (aka junk food) such that you needn't fret: besides, my little guy and gal both lived a happy long life--over 20 years--so don't worry!! . The main thing is to take your little guy to the vet as trouble urinating (especially with blood) isn't something to play around with. I say this for the benefit of others who may be reading this, trusting your little guy's been taken care of since. All the best."
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10/08/2010: Irene from Saskatoon, Sk, Canada writes: "I've been reading some of the feedback on ACV and am finding them very interesting. We purchased a kitten with very dirty ears over a year ago. Thinking it could be mites we applied drops and tried cleaning out the ears. Nothing we've tried has totally solved the problem and maybe not even begun to. The substance in the ears is of a black flaky nature. Possibly a fungus??? Would ACV be good? Has anyone tried it? Looking for a solution."
Replies10/15/2010: Lauren from Washington, Nj replies: "We had the same problem and tryed all the prescriptions the vet had to offer and drops and everything. We found a product called R7 Natural Ear cleaner and ear drying cream. It worked wonders. I strongly recommend this product. Good luck!"
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[YEA] 09/05/2010: Barb from Lynchburg, Va writes: "This is the first time I have visited here and desperately sought help for my lethargic cat; used vinegar yesterday and today and for the first time in 3 days she's eating and drinking again. Thanks guys; you rock!"
Replies09/23/2010: Maryann from Ny replies: "Hello. My male siamese 6 year old cat keeps getting UTIs. He had one a long time ago... But also one 9/8, he was bleeding. They gave him an antibiotic shot that was released over time. The bleeding stopped but the constant peeing didn't really. Now, 9/23 he is peeing blood again! I'm reading these posts... I have ACV here... Not the aloe though. How much and how often do I give it to him? Can I skip the vet?
I was told the ACV would also help with MY hairloss... True? Washing it or drinking it? *PEACE* Thanks!!!"
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[YEA] 04/26/2010: Abk from Oakland, Ca writes: "Luckily I just happened upon this site yesterday in hopes of finding help for my cat who has been suffering from a hyperthyroid problem for about a year. He's gotten very thin (gone from about 16lbs done to maybe 10) and despite eating a lot he is still always ravenous when I get home and VERY demanding for food and water. Well, I read many of the successes with ACV for feline ailments, so I gave it a shot. The irony is that I use it myself, but never thought to give it to my cat. Well, I just want to say that after only ONE day of giving my kitty half a capful of ACV (I am using unpasterized ACV with the "mother") mixed with a half capful of water - I'm guessing this a 1/4 teaspoon or so - I am noticing a MARKED improvement with my cat. Normally when I get home he howls impatiently for food or water or both. Tonight when I got home rather late he just kept resting on his spot, looking at me. At first I was concerned that he might not be well, but when I could see him just watching me and purring I realized he was actually more relaxed then I have seen him in a VERY long time. He hung out and sat with me for quite a while before giving me his usual head-butt to request food. This is a minor miracle for sure. I just mixed the water & ACV in with his wet food and the liquid out of the food can. He balked a bit the first time (he's had 3 or 4 doses since yesterday), but he still ate it. The first time I did a whole capful (50/50 with water) and I thought that might be too much so I cut back to 1/2 a capful after that. Well, just wanted to let everyone know that all your feedback is appreciated and I hope my kitty continues to improve!"
Replies05/19/2010: Jean from Oviedo, Fl. replies: "My 3yr old male cat had and probably still has a blockage he has been in the hospital 3 days costing me 700.00 we were told he could go home, he was only home 3hrs and he began squatting to pee nothing came out he is going down hill at the moment and we are desperate an out of money for any more vet treatment, he is on antibiotics, his stomach is jumping and he has diarea right now, I'm hoping this ACV will work for him, he won't eat and probably won't drink either, so if anyone is out there how much do I give him by dropper into his mouth and do I dilute it with water ? please help, thanks for any help on this."
EC: You might find some helpful posts here: http://earthclinic.com/Pets/cystitis.html#ACV
05/25/2010: Lisa from Wichiat Falls, Texas replies: "This is to Jean from Oviedo Florida. Please email me!!! I just went through the same thing with one of my pets and I found something that worked!!!I can't put the name of the product because we are not allowed. But, PLEASE email me at flower_razalia@yahoo.com
The product was a life saver because I had no money for a vet! Please email me!!"
06/19/2010: Jenifer from Ojai, Ca replies: "this is for jean in florida in response to her may 2010 letter. in addition to wonderful ACV and for 30 years before i discovered vinegar, i had MANY cats, especially males, who had urinary blockage. I gave them aloe vera from the gallon (the juice) from a 12cc syringe orally and it worked miracles.i gave them many syringes thru out day and eve. my "kids"--dogs and cats-- lived 26 yrs, give or take a year!I have taken it myself for all internal problems, heart, all organs, teeth/gums, tummy and more. it stops illness and then starts its slow but steady healing. i am a "walking miracle" and prefer natural healing to mycotoxins doctors dispense in their antibiotics etc. In my 20's drank 4 gallons a month and with my pets of course, and now i use less than one per month "decades" later. best of luck, jeannie!"
09/23/2010: Adelynn from Singapore replies: "Dear Jenifer,
Very inspired by your passion about aloe vera juice. Am looking for something to help my 15-yr old cat regain her appetite, which has declined drastically these past 2 weeks. Thing is, I don't know what is causing this loss of appetite. Acid reflux coz her kidneys are starting to deteriorate?
The spreading of her feline leukemia virus?
A parasite she got from eating raw food I gave her?
Liver failure from a corticosteroid shot?
She has a few possible problems all going on at the same time and our vet is out of town for another week, leaving me feeling helpless and sad. So can I ask.... You said aloe vera juice helped you with everything. Do you think it can help my cat here regardless of what the underlying cause might be, so she will eat and sustain herself till our vet gets back?
Did the aloe vera juice have to be special in any way? eg. Organic, no benzoic acid/sodium benzoate preservative.... My cat is otherwise acting healthy and happy. No lethargy, no vomitting/diarrhea/problem peeing, she's grooming after her (tiny) meals, she plays with me and purrs. Maybe not sleeping so soundly, and coat is straggly. Anyone else with an experienced/educated opinion on this please do respond also. Thank you very much"
10/21/2010: Askol10 from Milwaukee, Wi replies: "To abk from Oakland: your cat with hyperthyroidism, has there been any weight gain with the ACV?"
12/16/2011: Tara from Milwaukee, Wi replies: "Does it have to be the organic kind?? Or, just any store boughten apple cider vinegar?"
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