http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/acvfordogs.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/acvfordogs.rss Apple Cider Vinegar Cures for Dogs. Mon, 13 Feb 12 00:01:37 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=ADMINISTERING_69036 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss1 Mon, 12 Dec 11 22:05:29 -0600 Linda from Vancouver, Wa, Usa writes: "I have a dog with kidney problems and a kitty with immune issues. After reading through your site, I decided to give the Apple Cider Vinegar a try. I've put it in the animal's water but they don't seem to be drinking it. Is there a trick to getting them to take the ACV? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=GENERALFEEDBACK_66807 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss2 Sat, 12 Nov 11 09:12:41 -0600 Etelle from Morningside, Md writes: "How do I get my schitzu to drink his water when I put the apple cider vinegar in it. I have been doing this since the summer and he will ignore the water. Then in a couple of days he will drink it. Should I put it in his food instead? I give him dry food only. Beneful " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=AR_66058 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss3 Fri, 28 Oct 11 18:10:57 -0500 [YEA] Susana from Creston, North Carolina writes: "This is a wonderful home remedy, which I discovered on this site. I take it everyday and haven't gotten sick, not even a cold, but I am posting to help pet owners whose dogs get acid reflux. My 11-yr-old Golden mix had a gurgling stomach frequently. I have been giving him a capful of ACV w/his meal and the gurgling has ceased. If I ever hear his stomach churning a bit, I give him a droper-full and it goes away within the hour. This stuff is great! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=DULLCOATISSUES_64202 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss4 Wed, 28 Sep 11 16:35:57 -0500 [YEA] Pippa from Picton, New Zealand writes: "I use apple cider vinegar on top of my dogs food, diluted with water. I may add some olive oil or blackstrap molasses to hide the taste. My dogs coat shines within hours. It is lush and soft. My chickens look shiny with a dash of ACV in their drinking water. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=SKIN_63002 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss5 Sat, 10 Sep 11 21:20:51 -0500 Jeanglee from Puyallup, Washington writes: "I was just told about this site!!! I am so thrilled... I am learning about the benefits of ACV and am reading about how it will benefit my 5 year old lab. My question is when I rinse her with the 1.5 cups of ACV I am assuming I leave that on her... ACV does not have the best smell, so I was wondering if the smell stays obvious for long or does it evaporate? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=SE_62463 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss6 Fri, 02 Sep 11 11:07:42 -0500 Jennifer from Mooreland, Indiana writes: "I have started putting ACV in my 11 year old dogs water for arthritis and incontinence. Since she has thrown up about 8 times in two days. Is this vomiting linked to the ACV. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=ISH_59578 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss7 Sat, 16 Jul 11 10:47:04 -0500 [YEA] Josephyne from Singapore writes: "I found this website today while researching for home remedies for my puppy which had been scratching her skin and ears for a while now. I took no time to try the suggested remedy - acv. I applied Apple Cider Vinegar on her body and drip a couple of drops into each of her ears and massaged the base of her ears, straight from the bottle without diluting. I also mixed a tsp of Apple Cider Vinegar with her plain yoghurt and she lapped it all up, like she usually does when it comes to yoghurt. I'm very pleased to see that for the past two hours she has not scratched one bit and seemed calmer and even fell asleep, which is quite unusual at this time of night :) ACV works for my precious dog :) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=DOSAGES_57334 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss8 Sun, 05 Jun 11 14:47:04 -0500 Stacey from Phoenix, Arizona writes: "I want to start giving my German Shepard some ACV, but I am not sure how much I should give? Does it go in their water, or on their food, or both? And how much ACV do I mix with the water and food? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=SKINAILMENTS_52652 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss9 Sat, 19 Feb 11 21:44:48 -0600 Manchesterterrier from New York, Ny writes: "My Manchester Terrier (miniature) has a fungal infection after taking a course of strong antibiotics. She is itchy with dry skin and hair loss. I've started using ACV on her itchy spots and it seems to help. Should I also give her ACV orally? If so, how much? She weighs 11.5 pounds. Thanks!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=GENERALFEEDBACK_52113 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss10 Mon, 07 Feb 11 11:41:12 -0600 Diane In Louisiana from New Orleans, La writes: "I have a 13 year old Rhodesian. He had enlarged prostate and not neutered and had trouble urinating. Vet said he had to be neutered to shrink prostate. This was done however it's been a few months and every week or two he has to get a catheter to urinate. He is on permanent antibiotics Clavamox 375 mg. and bethanechol 3 x a day. I also give him ACV 2 tsp 2x a day. He still has problems due to a stretched bladder. I am wondering am I doing harm by giving ACV with the antibiotics since he is not improving how long he goes between having catheter." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=EARANDEYEINFECTIONS_48152 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss11 Tue, 02 Nov 10 16:35:38 -0500 [YEA] Shaun from Portsmouth Uk, Uk writes: "May 2009 I placed a thread concerning ACV. (Apple cider Vinegar, regarding my dog's ears. Without warning my dog's ears would start to get red and inflamed. After the first signs a day or two later they would be very bad. Red, sore, and in some cases bleeding. I then apply a solution of ACV (equal amount 50/50, Apple Cider Vinegar and water), twice a day, and this within 3 to 4 days would solve the problem. Before I tried a number of vets without any resolution. They would at great cost give me ear drops and other creams etc. They never worked just money down the drain. I now apply ACV once a week to my dog's ears using a large cotton wool ball. I just wipe the inside of the ear and squeeze the AVC solution down the ear, I never push the cotton wool ball down the ear, just simply allow the solution to run down the ear channel. I believe the problem with my dog is down to his reaction to pollen, like rolling in cut grass. If it was not for ACV, I would not know what to do. Shaun Cunningham Portsmouth UK " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=SKINAILMENTS_47900 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss12 Mon, 25 Oct 10 22:19:45 -0500 Robin4max from Nashville, Tn / Usa writes: "I have taken my dog to the vet in the past for his skin conditions. After 3 different clinics and multiple mis-diagnosis, I was finally told he had a severe allergy to flea saliva. Long story short, he ends up with a yeast infection on his skin ~ rips fur, creates open lesions from chewing etc. I have changed his food to Natural Choice Lamb & Rice and he gets the same brand oatmeal biscuit as a treat. He stays inside year round. He did really well for about 9/10 months, but now we're back to it again. I did get him some ACV today and spray his lesions. Usually he'll eat anything he can get to; (and I mean anything) when I put the ACV in his food, he turned it down. How do I get him to eat the ACV? I started him on organic plain yogurt about a week ago. Will the ACV have the same affect if I mix it with his yogurt? He ate that, but I don't know if the ACV or yogurt is affective this way. Thank you so much for taking the time to help us out here. He's a great dog!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=SKINAILMENTS_47877 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss13 Mon, 25 Oct 10 16:21:53 -0500 Julia from Portage, In writes: "I have a 14 year old, 6 lb, Pom with black, scaly, & crusty spots on his underbelly & back. He is sleeping alot & can't stop scratching. This is the first time in his life with this type of problem. He has always been very healthy & active. We had a terrible bout of fleas early this year & I believe this is a reaction to them. We have taken care of the flea problem in the house, the yard & he no longer has fleas on him. We have had him to the vet several times & they have treated him with antobiotics but it has just continued to get worse over the summer & now into the fall. I have read many of the posts regarding rinsing/bathing him with the ACV. I also read comments about putting it in food or water, &/or giving it directly to the pet with a medicine dropper. Is it a rinse or a spray or both? Can I give it to him by dropper? Can I use just plain Apple Cider Vinegar & what is the appropriate mixture? He has been a wonderful pet for 14 years & I hate to see him continue to suffer." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=GENERALFEEDBACK_46260 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss14 Tue, 14 Sep 10 23:58:21 -0500 Teri A. from Palm Harbor, Fl, Usa writes: "Hi everyone, thanks for all of your great posts on ACV. I ran out and picked some up. Put it in the food and drinking water. I plan to put some on the nape of the neck like flea medicine to see what happens! My Boo gets infections in his mouth, will ACV help clear it up? So tired of the steroid injections and antibiotics! Please help! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=DOSAGES_38660 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss15 Wed, 10 Feb 10 10:47:13 -0600 Cindy from York Haven, Pa writes: "Sorry to ask this here but couldn't find a contact area. Could you tell me how much apple cider vinegar I should use for a 4 lb. poodle? I used about 1/8 tsp. & seems to be helping already. Thanks, Cindy" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=MULTIPLECURES_38295 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss16 Tue, 02 Feb 10 09:53:08 -0600 Kayla from San Francisco, Ca writes: "I am very happy with the Apple Cider Vinegar. My dog was recovering from a stroke, so I have been very critical with the food he eats. The stroke apparently derived from an ear infection and his equilibrium was affected by the stroke. His heads is slightly tilted. Anyways, instead of taking him to the vet to try to cure his ear infection, I took the liberty to do my own research. Taking him to the vet only to get a pharma drug was only going to beget another drug, and so on which eventually will lead to major problems. I didn't want a temporary cure, nor can I afford to keep throwing money away just to hear that he may have to be put to sleep or a major surgery to look into his brain which will cost me over $3,000 . Well, I found this site and tried apple cider vinegar and mix it with his food at 2 tablespoonfuls. He eats twice a day, so I add to his dish and he chomps it down. I also clean his ears with ACV, probably about 2 tablespoon 50/50 spring water to dilute for each ear. So I make this a habit to clean his ear twice a week and add ACV twice daily on his food 3-4 a week. My doggie is doing great!! No vet. His UTI is diminishing after 2 weeks of doing this, his hearing is improving, his disposition is way much better and I feel he's getting healed as I see plenty of improvement. His eyes are getting better too. My dog is 8 years old. I cannot stress how thankful I am to be educated about ACV. I now make this part of his daily or at least 2-3x a week habit to include ACV in his dish. Also, I forgot to mention, I give him plain yogurt twice a week and he luvs it! Thank you Earth Clinic!! :-)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=RASHES_37874 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss17 Sat, 23 Jan 10 13:22:04 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] Melinda from Federal Way, Washington writes: "My five year old mixed breed dog had a bad rash on her belly and back. I read about acv from this web site I gave her 1/2 tsp in her food. The next day she had horrible diarrhea and she vomited soome blood. I took her to the emergancy vet and they did all sorts of tests and found nothing. The vet said it could have been the acv. That was the only thing different in her diet. I DO NOT recomend acv for dogs!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=GENERALFEEDBACK_33901 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss18 Fri, 23 Oct 09 18:08:57 -0500 [QUESTION] Heidi from Teeswater, Ontario Canada writes: "Please can someone tell me if it is organic Apple Cider Viniger or the plain ACV for my black lab of 7 years?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=ALLERGIES_29533 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss19 Mon, 13 Jul 09 06:23:47 -0500 [NAY] Wendy from Naugatuck, CT writes: "My dog had some signs of allergies (runny eyes, flaky skin) that were not helped by the vet's suggestions, so I did a web search and found the "ACV for dogs" site. It sounded like a harmless and potentially helpful remedy, so I tried it. It didn't do a thing for the allergic symptoms, and 3 months later, my (spayed) dog developed a bloody discharge from her urinary tract. Lab tests diagnosed struvite crystals in her bladder, which, the vet said, form when the urine is too alkaline. Some research informed me that apple cider vinegar has an alkalinizing effect in the body! After immediate cessation of the apple cider vinegar and a month of a prescription urinary acidifier, my dog's urine is now testing normal. Naturally, after this experience, I do not recommend apple cider vinegar for dogs." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=EARANDEYEINFECTIONS_28792 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss20 Wed, 24 Jun 09 10:18:02 -0500 [YEA] Sean from Hawkeye, Iowa writes: "Simply Amazing. Our Dauchshound had bad eye gunk to the point he could not open his eyes. We were constantly using a warm wet wash cloth to clean them 5 plus times a day. Yesterday he just looked so depressed and was so tired. Found some spots he must have been biting at so we were concerned. We were going to call the vet again to make an emergency appointment in the morning. 2 Different vets have just given him eye medication previously but it never seemed to work. I found this site yesterday looking for what has worked for others. I ran straight out to the convienence store, bought some ACV and came back to the house. I put a half mixture of ACV and water in a spray bottle. I bathed him, then after his bath I spayed the mixture on him. I dipped his Pupperoni Stick that he loves so much in a 1/3 miture ACV to water and tried to feed it to him as his treat after his bath. He refused to eat it. I then dipped my fingers in the sollution and opened his mouth and driped a few drops into his mouth. Also BTW I did not dry him off after the bath i let him air dry in the ACV mixture. The Very next morning he has NO EYE GUNK! His coat looks great, he is not itching, or biting anywhere! He is running around as happy as can be! And NO vet! As someone said before, sometimes a vet can't get your issue taken care of as we had found. It is not that we dont care enough to take them to the vet, BECAUSE WE HAVE, its because the Vets solution does not always work. If it did I would have never found this website. After 2 summers of seeing my dog suffer from allergies, I can finally say we found a solution and he is right as rain!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=ISH_28743 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss21 Tue, 23 Jun 09 09:39:22 -0500 [YEA] Yoyoly18 from Buringame, CA writes: "I have a mixed papillon/Pomeranian dog who has been suffering from flea bites, constant itching and bald hot spots. No matter what kind of flea shampoo treatments, or house treatments, getting rid of her beds, toys, etc was helping at all. My neighbor has a cat that roams around freely and believe is the culprit to this problem. I researched high and low on the internet for remedies for two years now and finally landed on this website. I read all the testimonials from dog lovers with similar problem and the positive results they were having. I quickly went to my local grocery store and bought a bottle of AVC; mixed it according to the instructions and I could not believe how quickly within minutes of spraying her she relaxed and stopped itching. I am amazed at this and will share this great remedy to all dog and cat lovers. Thank you all so much." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=EARANDEYEINFECTIONS_28591 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss22 Sun, 21 Jun 09 05:07:32 -0500 [YEA] Georgina from Hobart, TAS Australia writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar for dog's eye infection I noticed my 2 yo Labrador had some gunk in the corner of one eye 2 days ago. It looked like the normal eye-boogies he gets so I ignored it until later that day when it was clear he had an eye infection, as I could see drak green/grey gunk inside the eye itself. It was a Saturday morning so I called the vet to make an appt for later that day. I really didn't want to fork out $130-odd bucks (by the time you factor in the weekend consult plus anti-biotic prescription and then the follow-up visit), so I started searching for home remedies. I've used this site before for some opinions on extra virgin coconut oil (which I now use solely as my beauty routine and for any cuts/abrasions/infections) as well as Apple Cider Vinegar (which I use for digestive balancing). I saw all the posts about dabbing ACV on the back of a pet's neck and thought, well if this many people swear by it I'll give it a try. I tried this as well as a weak solution (just enough to colour the water) to flush my dog's eye. After I washed the eye out I applied EVCO on a cotton ball to soothe the skin and hopefully help with the infection. I did this several times over the course of the day and it seemed to improve so I cancelled my vet appt, thinking at worst I could take him on the Monday. I thought the EVCO was doing the job so I continued with this as I figured it was also more comfortable for my dog. His eye got worse again in the afternoon and was quite yucky by evening. By this time it was too late for a vet visit and I felt like a terrible "mum"! I tried the ACV on the back of the neck again, and this time I used at least a quarter of a cup undiluted, as he has SUPER thick hair and I really had to work it in to reach the skin. Most of it rubbed off or stayed in the outer coat I think. Anyway, enough must have got in this time because he started really quickly improving, so I did one more dose before bed. This morning I very tentatively checked on him thinking it would either be much better or totally disgusting. Luckily, it was much better and today after a couple of the same treatments it's looking really good. Still some eye-boogie but the reddening inside lower eyelid has really improved. I still used some EVCO for soothing the eye area, he seemed to like that. So he stinks like high heaven and the house smells like "rotten feet" as my boyfriend tells me, but he's just as impressed as I am and I can't believe this actually WORKED. I don't know HOW this could work but the main thing is it does so without risk of harm. As any lab owner would know, they traditionally have pretty sensitive skin, but this doesn't appear to bother him. It saved us a wad of cash and it cleared his infection quicker than anti-biotics would have. I think he knows it's working too because he willingly leans his neck toward me when I put it on now. Cute little fella! :-) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=UI_26027 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss23 Thu, 30 Apr 09 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] bagofnuts from Metairie, LA writes: "My large 105 lb. rhodesian could not urinate or very little. Vet said it was his prostate. Suggested neutering however he is on prednisone every other day so surgery was delicate. Did tests and results were good for surgery. I researched this site and tried the ACV and honey (2tbls. each) 2X a day and wow, he was urinating within 5 hours. Continued this for months and then changed to 1 tbls 1X a day. He is still doing fine and no surgery. Thanks...what a find. He probably had stones even though vet tested and found none." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=ND_25395 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss24 Thu, 16 Apr 09 00:00:00 -0500 [WARNING!] Irene from Live Oak, Texas writes: "Possible bad reaction to ACV I gave my bichon who had pups about a week and half ago ACV in her water. I noticed she started having accidents in the house which she has never done. She also started vomiting. One of her pups the smallest his tongue swelled and before we could get him to a vet he passed away. I truly believe he and she had a bad reaction to the ACV. I only put a few drops in her water. I am so devasted by the loss of this puppy. I wish I could of done something for him. I live with regret because I wonder if he suffered or was in pain. Anyway I would not recommmend giving the mommy any ACV while she is nursing. I gave the mommy ACV because I read it would help. BIG MISTAKE. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=MEASUREMENTS_25286 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss25 Wed, 15 Apr 09 00:00:00 -0500 [QUESTION] Sandy from Laconia, NH writes: "What are the exact measurements? I know this will sound ridiculous to most of you, but I keep seeing the mixture to be 1 part ACV, 2 parts Water. My question is, what are the exact measurements of each solution?"