Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a powerful and natural remedy for upper respiratory infections in cats. This affordable and readily available home treatment can be easily administered either through your cat’s drinking water or mixed into their food, offering a simple yet effective solution to support your feline’s health.
How Much Apple Cider Vinegar Should You Give Your Cat?
When using apple cider vinegar medicinally for your cat, it’s crucial to choose raw, organic apple cider vinegar to maximize its health benefits. To prepare the remedy, mix 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 4 cups (1 quart) of water. Use this solution to refill your cat's water bowl throughout the day. If your cat is hesitant to drink the vinegar-infused water, try adding 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to the quart of water. The baking soda helps to reduce the acidity, making the water more palatable for your cat.
If your cat still refuses to drink the water, you can mix apple cider vinegar into their wet food. A typical dosage is 1/4 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar mixed into their food twice a day. ...
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a powerful and natural remedy for upper respiratory infections in cats. This affordable and readily available home treatment can be easily administered either through your cat’s drinking water or mixed into their food, offering a simple yet effective solution to support your feline’s health.
How Much Apple Cider Vinegar Should You Give Your Cat?
When using apple cider vinegar medicinally for your cat, it’s crucial to choose raw, organic apple cider vinegar to maximize its health benefits. To prepare the remedy, mix 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 4 cups (1 quart) of water. Use this solution to refill your cat's water bowl throughout the day. If your cat is hesitant to drink the vinegar-infused water, try adding 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to the quart of water. The baking soda helps to reduce the acidity, making the water more palatable for your cat.
If your cat still refuses to drink the water, you can mix apple cider vinegar into their wet food. A typical dosage is 1/4 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar mixed into their food twice a day.
Alternative Application: Topical Use of Apple Cider Vinegar
If your cat won’t accept apple cider vinegar in its food or water, there's another effective method. Mix equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water, then use a cotton ball to apply the solution to the back of your cat’s neck or to its paw twice a day. This method allows the vinegar to absorb through the skin, and your cat may also ingest some of the solution during grooming, helping to treat the infection from the inside out.
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