How Long Should I Give My Cat ACV for Cystitis?

Posted By Terri (Clarence Center, NY) on 09/12/2014

Hi ive been reading the posts here, cause I think my cat has a problem. I had first thought it was behavior, but when I saw him peeing in front of me, a red flag went up. I'm gonna like right now try the ACV; how many times a day and for how long do you treat with this? And also should ya do it a few times a month for maintenance?
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Replied by TheresaDonate (Mpls., Mn) on 09/15/2014

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Hey Terri!

If this were my cat I would treat 6 times a day for the first 2 days, and then drop it to 2-3 times a day for a total of 3 weeks. If your cat won't take a mixture of ACV in water [try 1 part ACV to 10 parts water] try dipping a paw in the solution so he will lick it off and ingest it that way. As a maintenance it would not hurt to give some in his food on a daily basis.

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Replied by Twinkletoes (Cadogan, Pa) on 09/26/2014

My cat was diagnosed with a bladder infection yesterday. He is on Clavamox 2 times a day for 14 days. DL Methionine 2 times a day for 30 days. Should I try ACV or wait until his meds are done. If so how much and for how long. Please help my little man is miserable!
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Replied by TheresaDonate (Mpls., Mn) on 09/27/2014

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Hey Twinkletoes!

Please do a google search and read up on DL Methionine. It would appear that ACV is contraindicated. It sounds like you need to follow up with your vet to rule out bladder stones. ACV may help you cat but it tends to have an alkalizing effect on the body and if your cat is prone to stones then you might wish to consider remedies that will replicate the acidifying qualities of the DL Methionine.

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