Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs Questions

Updated: 08/08/2008

HOW MUCH ACV FOR LEAKING DOG?

5.6 POUND YORKIE WITH BAD ITCH PROBLEM

DOG LEAKING URINE

DOGS WITH UTI AND EAR ISSUES

CAN DOGS TAKE ACV PILLS?

ACV AND DOG TEETH

TABLETS FOR ITCHY SKIN?

HOW MUCH ACV FOR LEAKING DOG?
08/08/2008: Laurie from Mission Viejo, Ca writes: "Hi have a 9 year old female yellow lab that has begun "leaking" and I would like to try the Apple Cider Vinegar remedy. Only problem I don't know how much to give her. She weighs about 80 lbs and is in great health. Can someone help me so I can help her. Thanks."

09/29/2008: Denise from Canton, MI replies: "I'm trying to find out the dosage for my King Charles Cavaliers' itching and paw biting problem. I heard to give ACV but I don't know how to administer it due to his picky eating and drinking habits. Can you give some advice? He weighs 23 pounds is just over one year old."

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5.6 POUND YORKIE WITH BAD ITCH PROBLEM
07/18/2008: Martine from Round Rock, Texas writes: "I have been reading the testimonials of folks who have used the Apple Cider Vinegar to treat their pets of various ailments. My question - to whomever - is: I have a 5.6 pound 2-yr. old Yorkie who has developed a really BAD itch problem.
What would you recommend as the proper dosage of Apple Cider Vinegar for her size/age??? And: She won't drink her water (where I'd slipped a little in there)...or her food (which was my second attempt to get her to ingest some. SO - How would you suggest I safely administer the Apple Vinegar to her...? Someone said to use a syringe and shoot it in her mouth, if so...what do I aim for in her mouth? Her tongue, her throat...??? Help!!! And THANK YOU!!!!"

DOG LEAKING URINE
07/05/2008: Yvette from Norwalk, CA writes: "My female dog is approx 6 yrs old trying to find a home remedy for leaking urine..... is apple cidar vinegar a remedy? don't know how much or how to give it if this is a home remedy for leaking urine or if there's any side effects or bad for dogs please email me back thank you."

07/05/2008: Earth Clinic replies: "Please check this page for more information: http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/acvfordogs.html"

DOGS WITH UTI AND EAR ISSUES
06/05/2008: Kim from Wake Forest, NC writes: "I have a 10 yr old 80 lb black lab with a UTI that she's had for a few weeks now. I've had her on herbs, but want to try the ACV, what dosage and how long shall I give it to her?

Also, her brother (same litter) is a 95 lb. yellow and has a chronic ear discharge which my holistic vet says is a detoxing and seems fine with. It is currently yellow in color and at times is very foul smelling. I have tried peroxide flushing and that does seem to help a bit (it used to be much darker in color). What do you recommend I do with ACV to try?

Thank you!!!"

CAN DOGS TAKE ACV PILLS?
05/04/2008: shelley from belleville, canada writes: "Ted: I have been reading all the information about ACV and would like to know if the pill form that I take would have the same effect for my dog as the liquid form? I just got a 3 yr old yellow lab from a co-worker who has worms and is scratching all the time. I tried giving her a bath with tea tree shampoo but she is still scratching. Please advise me on this."

ACV AND DOG TEETH
03/13/2008: Amanda writes: "Hi Ted, Is apple cider vinegar Bad for my dogs teeth since its always in their drinking water? Thanks"

Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "Anytime the pH of any solution is below 7 (it tastes sour) it is acid and will dissolve the enamels of the teeth on dogs. If 2 tablespoons is neutralize of any acid so it won't dissolve the teeth, than at least 1/4 teaspoon baking soda must be added to neutralize the solution. Therefore add baking soda so that it does not damage the teeth. "

TABLETS FOR ITCHY SKIN?
12/13/2007: B from Pennsylvania writes: "Can I give my dog Apple cider vinegar tablets instead of the liquid? Will he get the same benefit - he has itchy skin from August to November but this year he seems worse. I have been giving him Bendryl, but I really don't see much difference. He is a Chihuahua and he is 12 years old. Thanks"

Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "Vinegar tablets do not have the same formula as the acetic acid. It is best to use the liquid one. I have found the use of a weak solution of milk of magnesia in 1% H2O2 or just pure milk of magnesia applied to the skin quite helpful to the skin problem. The akalinity helps. If vinegar liquid applied to the skin does not work, the use of milk of magnesia or milk of magnesia in 1% H2O2 is quite helpful. The reason is that a bacteria or virus exist around 4-9 pH. Some are resistant to acid, so an alkaline formula helps. it should be noted that if the dog licks too much milk of magnesia it leads to a loose stool, or watery stool, hence the need to apply them thinly."

TABLETS FOR ITCHY SKIN?
B writes: "Can you recommend a brand that I could give to my dog? Just out of curiosity, would I add it to his food (he weighs approximately 20 -25 lbs. - a little fatty, ha, ha) or is it best just to spray it on him or wipe him with it? Thanks"

Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "
If a skin problem is indicated, a simple distilled Vinegar, no specific brand is needed. The White Distilled Vinegar is the common vinegar used for cooking.

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I generally don't use Apple Cider Vinegar for skin application but I may add this to the dog's drinking water as a detox remedy, such as 5 tablespoon mixed in a dog's food or just pour it on him and he will lick it off anyway, but this seems to be a waste of good Apple Cider Vinegar if done that way. In general the positive effects of detox if White Distilled Vinegar can also be seen if the dog licks it off itself if it is poured onto his body, provided if he refuses to eat the food tainted with vinegar.

Just apply it on the body and the irritation should disappear, or itch. If not, then I might consider adding 10% of H2O2 to the vinegar solution, where the H2O2 added is about 3%. I often add baking soda 1/2 teaspoon per one liter of water as alkalinity does reduce some skin irritation in the long run.

If skin irritation does not reduce, milk of magnesia without the aluminum, applied to the skin will work within maximum of minutes, but my own experiences seem to work within seconds.

Sometimes dog get fat because of the pseudoestrogens found in all canned dog foods, as estrogens causes not just the dog to be fat, but humans as well. It is safer to just buy meats, or preferably chicken and some chicken liver and boil it and give it to the dog. Controlling the portion size will control the dog's weight too."

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