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Jewlz (Troy, MO) on 01/04/2009
5 out of 5 stars

Hi, just wanted to post my support for ACV for cats. I have 2 cats, one female approx. 9 years old, and a male approx. 4 years old. Both were strays that "adopted" us :o) My female had that goopy stuff in her eye the other day and I assume it was conjunctivitis. I soaked a cotton ball in ACV and rubbed it in on the back of her neck. I was expecting her to turn tail and run to sulk for a while, but she seems to actually like it. She kept sniffing at the cotton ball and not running away. The next day my daughter commented how her eye was all better and it is now back to normal. Her coat is also looking better and her appetite is raging. I just put my hand down in front of her and she stood up on her back legs and clawed and gently bit at my hands thinking I had food for her. My male cat also got uninary blockage some time ago and I got some expensive vet bills on that one. When he developed another one, I found the ACV remedy but couldn't get him to drink it from water. I did find another natural remedy for some stuff you sprinkle in their food and I also used cranberry supplements. I also switched both of the cats to a more natural semi-raw diet. They eat twice a day now and do NOT get any dry food. Mornings they get tuna fish w/raw chicken livers and in the evenings I give them salmon w/raw gizzards, hearts or livers, just depends on what I have. They just absolutely love this diet. They stand meowing through the door when they know it's time to eat :o) Drives my hubby crazy. I also make sure I add additional water to their meals to make sure they are getting enough liquid. I can't get either one of them to just drink from a plain bowl of water.
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Replied By Justina (Boothbay, Maine USA) on 02/06/2009

My youngest dog (11 mos) developed a case of conjunctivitus, I first tried the Chamomile tea which worked as long as I kept up with it; applying it several times a day. Then I tried the Vinegar method I was putting one teaspoon in a waterbowl that holds approx three cups of water, and I also massaged approx 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar into the back of her neck (30 lb dog) It worked like a charm the conjuctivitus was gone within two days. I stopped the vinegar on the back of the neck and now just add the 1 tsp to the drinking water. Her eyes are as beautiful as theyre supposed to be. Very happy with this web site and the 'Yea' rating system
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Replied By Dianna (Austin, TX) on 02/06/2009

my cat will only drink 'running' water! he LOVES the water coming out of the faucet - or even the water in the toilet bowl. we got him a pet fountain and he drinks out of it sometimes - but still prefers the faucet water and runs to us everytime we are in the kitchen or bathroom - meow! also he also seems interested in ACV. i sometimes put a little bit in his water - but i also have used it to spray on urine spots to neutralize the smell. he just goes to where i sprayed it and smells and smells with his mouth open. djh
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Replied By Cara (Syracuse, NY) on 02/08/2009

Wow! It DID cure the conjunctivitis overnight! With one application, this morning their eyes are clear in both my dogs. Will do one more app. this a.m. I did the 1 tspn behind head & 1 in food (i put in gravy). Will continue it in water or food.

ACV also gets rid of cat spray odor.

We will probably smell like a pickle factory. I plan to use myself, as maybe will get rid of my winter blues (see Remedies tab).

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