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Tracey (Mechanicsburg, PA) on 04/09/2009
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My Aussie mix had a hot spot on his back paw that he had licked open for three monts. I tried steroids, antibiotics, homeopathic bandages supposed to deter licking, and even gave him allegy medicine everyday to stop the activity. All to no avail. I then saw the Apple Cider Vinegar post last Saturday and began applying a diluted amount ot his paw three times a day. I also have a "cone" on him so he doesn't mess with the paw until its completely healed. It is now four days later and I can not believe how quickly the wound has almost completely healed! No more open readness and the fur is even coming back. I am very thankful for everyone's feedback regarding the powerful effects of ACV on hot spots!
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Replied By Helene (Stony Point, Rockland County) on 04/26/2009

Thank you for reminding me of acv. I have been using it in our pets h2o for years it helps control fleas plus gives them a shiny coat. Just a teasp.in a bowl of h2o.Today I found a hot spot on our german shep.under his rt.armpit about 3in.by 3in. I I used 1 tablespoon epsom salts and 1 tablespoon acv in 16 oz, h2o. After 3 treatments 2 hours apart the hot spot no longer is oozing and the angry redness is much less. Nero, our G.S.appears much more comfortable. Thank you Thank you, Helene
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Replied By Jean (Park Ridge, Il) on 11/01/2009

WHAT is ACV?

EC: ACV is an acronym for Apple Cider Vinegar.

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Replied By Jacky (St. George's, Grenada) on 02/20/2012

My German Shepherd has a huge hot spot on his flank which had healed, but has now broken out again. I am putting real Aloe Vera on it but it's very difficult as he won't let me touch it, so I got a small syringe and filled it with Witch Hazel and have been using that, but I have not tried the tea bag or ACV yet. I will see how it goes. Prednisone does help hugely, but you have to administer it correctly.
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Replied By Barbara (East Sandwich, Massachusetts) on 01/22/2013

I am encouraged to try ACV on my Golden's hotspot after reading about its success. However, I am afraid to put it on as I think it will really sting. She won't let me touch it with even plain water. What would be a tolerable dilution yet still effective?
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Replied By Wendy (Columbus, Oh/usa) on 01/23/2013

To Barbara in Massachusetts: If the hotspot looks raw/red/oozing do NOT use the apple cider vinegar (ACV) because it will sting. Heal it first with an antibiotic from your vet. Then, for future hotspots (when they first start and when they are NOT oozing), mix the ACV with filtered water 1/2 and 1/2, and apply it on the hotspot with a clean paper towel.

Also, put a teaspoon of ACV into his food each and every time you feed him. This will help prevent the hotspots in the first place.

REMEMBER to ONLY get the organic Apple Cider Vinegar, the one with "the mother" which is the nutrient-rich sediment at the bottom of the bottle. Just shake the bottle before using.

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